Finding Your Musical Voice: creativity, expression & improvisation at the harp
How do we move beyond simply playing (or reading!) notes so that we make music that feels alive? In this friendly, hands-on workshop for intermediate/advanced harpists, we'll explore improvisation, variation, musical storytelling, and expressive playing. Drawing from world harp and historical harp practices, we'll discover hands-on ways for bringing more freedom, personality, and flow to your music. No previous improvisation experience is required, just your curiosity and a willingness to experiment. This workshop will be heavily influenced by your desires and goals!
Don’t have a harp? No problem! Email Eric Azumi at Lark in the Morning music store and he’ll bring one to rent to you at camp. The rental cost is $50, and you can apply that rental fee to purchase the harp when camp is over.
About Diana Rowan
Originally from Ireland by way of Cyprus and now living in Berkeley CA, Diana Rowan is a harpist, pianist, composer, author, and teacher. Her work brings together world harp consciousness (PhD world harp composition) and deep musical training (MM classical piano performance), all in a friendly and approachable manner.
Over the past three decades, Diana has performed and taught globally, helping musicians of all levels discover greater confidence, freedom, and joy in their playing. She is the author of The Bright Way: Five Steps to Freeing the Creative Within and founder of Bright Way Guild, an international creative music sanctuary.
At the heart of Diana's work: everyone is musical, creative skill can be learned, and the best musical moments happen when we listen deeply, take risks, and share together.