2026 Workshops
Listening Party & Pizza
We bring the music to life to help you make decisions while shopping in our store! This is an opportunity to hear nuggets of pieces and find out what is suitable for your current level. All while you relax and enjoy Chicago pizza.
Competition Stage Practice
Solo Competition participants will have an opportunity to play parts of their competition piece in the competition venue. You will practice approaching the harp, bowing, and exiting the stage.
Dany Harp
Guest Artist Dany Harp will lead this 90-minute workshop.
Healing Vibrations: Discover Harp Therapy
This introductory session by Martha Waldvogel offers an overview of harp therapy, including a brief history, common applications, and foundational techniques used in therapeutic settings. Participants will gain insight into how harpists serve in healthcare and community environments, as well as an introduction to training pathways and professional opportunities in the field. No prior therapy experience is required.
Learning outcome: Participants will be able to describe core harp therapy applications, demonstrate one or two basic techniques, and identify next steps for training or professional exploration.
The Therapeutic Harp
Martha Waldvogel will work with each ensemble separately during the week. This course explores the harp as a therapeutic instrument through the lens of the ancient Greek modes and scales, examining their emotional and physiological qualities. Participants will learn how these modes function musically and experientially, with practical instruction in playing and applying them at their own technical level. Emphasis is placed on listening, resonance, and intentional sound as tools for comfort and well-being.
Learning outcome: Participants will be able to identify, play, and apply selected modes in a simple therapeutic framework appropriate to their level.
