Show Notes
Heather chats with Mary about discovering the harp later in life and how a personal music hobby grew into something much bigger through patience, community, and creative curiosity.
They explore self-teaching, double strung harps, memorising music, online learning, and the joy of helping other learners inside How To Harp.
In this episode: • How Mary first fell in love with the harp after going to hear a flautist and leaving wanting a harp instead • Why she taught herself for years before finding the kind of technique-based learning she really needed • What she has learned about patience, polishing pieces, memorising music, and giving herself time to grow • Why she loves double strung harps and the musical freedom they give her • How becoming a Sweet Pea and helping with projects inside the membership has deepened her own learning • Why community, encouragement, and keeping joy at the centre matter so much in an adult music journey
This is a warm and encouraging conversation about adult learning, musical growth, and finding meaningful ways to share your love of the harp.
Host: Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp
Guest: Mary Misiaszek - Harp Learner, How To Harp Community Leader (Sweet Pea), How To Harp Member
Learn with us: https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)
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