Show Notes
Heather shares a simple structure for making short harp practice sessions feel calm, focused, and genuinely useful.
She explains how to use 15 minutes well, including warm-up, creative work, focused repertoire practice, and the mindset shift that consistency matters more than duration.
In this episode: • Why 15 minutes can still be enough time for meaningful practice • How to use a short settle and centre moment before playing • Why close work and stretch work still matter in a short practice session • How to include a small amount of creative work without losing focus • How to use nine minutes of repertoire practice in a targeted way • Why practice journaling helps you know exactly what to work on • Why regular, thoughtful practice matters more than long unfocused sessions
This is a practical episode for harpists who want to make steady progress, even when time is limited.
Host: Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp
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