The First Steps:Course 1 provides the basics of Harp Technique for beginners, and those who would like to refresh their understanding of what it takes to play the harp. It includes over 100 minutes of short videos, arranged together in the format of four beginning lessons on the harp. The participant can view these at any time and they can be revisited as often as wished. They can be a useful resource to refer back to, to refresh basic concepts, or to deal with fundamental tension issues.
The First Steps course is designed for beginners and teachers, and covers the fundamentals in simple steps, using the 2 Basic Aspects of Playing the Harp, as well as exercises and first pieces. It is suitable for lever or pedal harp with any number of strings/levers. There are three courses in the First Steps, covering what could be considered the first year of harp study. There are a total of five steps in the complete Beginner Level, equivalent to about five years of harp study.
The course is currently set up for one person per enrollment use only.
To include a one-on-one lesson to complement this course, enroll in the Skype/Zoom Lesson Course as well.
"So much substance in just the first 2 lessons...I cannot just go thru without it becoming part of who I am at the harp. I am allowing the techniques you are bringing to be an integral part of how I listen, view and approach the harp.
Thank you so very much for this very Rich course" C.M. - USA
"Just wanting to say how helpful your videos are for someone who is a visual learner and wants to get the technique right." C.Q. - Australia
"I am finding these lessons very clear--both your explanations and the videos. I like the 'breaks', creating short sequences; I like the key words appearing sporadically, and seeing both hands/from both sides is also helpful...Remarkably prompt and thorough in answering any questions I had. It is clear that you sincerely want us to learn to play the harp properly and beautifully. M.D. - (USA)
All prices are in US$.
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Your Instructor
Alice Giles AM is one of the world’s leading harpists, and also a dedicated and inspiring teacher. Winner of the prestigious 8th Israel International Harp Contest, she performs extensively as soloist and gives master-classes word-wide. Australian born, she studied in the US and spent many years living in Germany before returning to her roots, where she lives in rural New South Wales. Always ready for an adventure she has even performed on Mawson Station in Antarctica. She is Director of the Seven Harp Ensemble and Artistic Director of the non-profit company Harp Centre Australia. See more about Alice: www.alicegiles.com