Studying with famous harpists

I've googled them, bought their music books, worn out their recordings, worshiped them from afar. And then, thanks to the Minnesota State Arts Board, I was able to study with them. In person. All in one week.

 Cormac DeBarra

 Billy Jackson and Grainne Hambly

Kathleen Loughnane

 Laoise Kelly

 Máire ni Cathasaigh

 

Robin Huw Bowen

Wow. I got to ask them all the questions I've been wanting to ask for years. I got to talk about composition and creative process with Kathleen. I sat in awe of Maire.

 I even got to try to play Robin's triple-strung Welsh harp (impossible).

I've said it before, but thanks again, Minnesota State Arts Board.