Ep 24: June Epp | How To Harp Podcast

Heather chats with June about her harp learning journey, from picking up music again after retiring to falling in love with the harp and diving in wholeheartedly as a learner. June shares what helped her most in the early stages, including moving to a full size floor harp, finding teachers and online resources, and building confidence through community and performance.

In this episode:
• How June found her way to the harp after exploring other instruments
• The realities of learning on a very small harp, and why upgrading to a full size harp made a difference
• How online learning, retreats, and coaching supported her progress
• Joining an in person ensemble and adapting string music for harp
• Why memorisation and taking opportunities to play can be so empowering

This episode will help you feel encouraged in your own harp journey, and remind you that progress comes from staying curious, getting support, and finding ways to play that keep the joy alive.

Host:
Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp

Guest:
June Epp - Learner Harpist

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