Welcome to the How To Harp podcast, the show that celebrates your harp journey. Join harpist, tutor and founder of How To Harp Heather Downie for weekly episodes full of expert tips, inspiring interviews, real harpist stories, and relaxed chats with How To Harp co-tutor Angela. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your skills, this is your space to learn, laugh, and love your harp even more.
How To Harp Podcast
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Welcome to the How To Harp podcast, the show that celebrates your harp journey. Join harpist, tutor and founder of How To Harp Heather Downie for weekly episodes full of expert tips, inspiring interviews, real harpist stories, and relaxed chats with How To Harp co-tutor Angela. Whether you’re just starting out or growing your skills, this is your space to learn, laugh, and love your harp even more.
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July 7, 2026
Ep 48: Performance Anxiety & Emotional Freedom with Gwyneth Moss
<p>Heather chats with Gwyneth about EFT, tapping and how emotional blocks from the past can affect the way we feel, behave and make music.</p><p><br></p><p>They explore how tapping works, why performance anxiety can feel so powerful, and how simple emotional freedom techniques may help musicians feel calmer, freer and more confident.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• What EFT and tapping are</p><p>• How Gwyneth helps people get free from the past</p><p>• Why performance anxiety can be so difficult for musicians</p><p>• The story of a pianist who worked through deep performance fear</p><p>• How music can bring up emotions and memories</p><p>• The five minute tapping routine Gwyneth will be sharing in the membership</p><p>• Why Catherine recommended Gwyneth to How To Harp</p><p>• How tapping can support stress, sleep and emotional wellbeing</p><p><br></p><p>This is a fascinating and thoughtful conversation about performance anxiety, emotional freedom and how musicians can find more calm and confidence in themselves and their music.</p><p><br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp</p><p><br></p><p>Guest:</p><p>Gwyneth Moss - EFT and Tapping Specialist</p><p><br></p><p>Learn with us:</p><p>https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a harp friend. It really helps the podcast grow and helps us connect with more harpists around the world!</p><p><br></p><p>#HowToHarpPodcast #HowToHarp #HeatherDownieHarpist #PerformanceAnxiety #EmotionalFreedom</p>
June 30, 2026
Ep 47: Changing Strings, Becoming a Harp Teacher, Playing Faster & Heatwaves
<p>Heather answers another batch of listener questions in this special Q&A episode. Thank you to everyone who sent questions in - you all made this episode possible!</p><p><br></p><p>She also shares thoughts on professional harp pathways in Scotland, conservatoire study, harp qualifications, regulation, practice methods, hand shapes, humidity, sun cream, and when to ask your harp maker for advice.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• What to know when changing harp strings for the first time</p><p>• Whether changing a string means your levers need regulated</p><p>• Heather’s thoughts on becoming a harp teacher</p><p>• Different routes into professional harp playing in Scotland</p><p>• How to build speed without losing accuracy</p><p>• Why hand shapes matter when speeding up music</p><p>• How heat, humidity, sun cream and insect repellent can affect your harp</p><p><br></p><p>This practical solo episode is full of harp care advice, practice tips, and honest insights from Heather’s own experience as a performer, teacher and educator.</p><p><br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp</p><p><br></p><p>Learn with us:</p><p>https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a harp friend. It really helps the podcast grow and helps us connect with more harpists around the world!</p><p><br></p><p>#HowToHarpPodcast #HowToHarp #HeatherDownieHarpist #HarpPractice #HarpTeacher</p>
June 23, 2026
Ep 46: The 4 Reasons Technique Gives You Freedom at the Harp
<p>Heather explores why technique is about far more than scales and exercises, and how strong technical foundations can give you greater freedom, confidence and expression at the harp.</p><p><br></p><p>She shares four reasons technique gives you freedom in your playing, from removing panic and building confidence to expanding your musical choices and helping you focus on expression rather than mechanics.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><p>• Why good technique removes panic and helps you feel more secure at the harp</p><p>• How stronger technique gives you more musical choices and flexibility</p><p>• Why technical work builds confidence and independence in your playing</p><p>• How technique allows you to focus on musical expression instead of mechanics</p><p>• Why technique and musicality are not opposites, but partners</p><p><br></p><p>This is a practical and encouraging solo episode about building confidence, creating musical freedom and understanding how technique helps bring your music to life.</p><p><br></p><p>Host:</p><p>Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Lever Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Founder of How To Harp</p><p><br></p><p>Learn with us:</p><p>https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, subscribe, and share it with a harp friend. It really helps the podcast grow and helps us connect with more harpists around the world!</p><p><br></p><p>#HowToHarpPodcast #HowToHarp #HeatherDownieHarpist #HarpTechnique #HarpPractice</p>
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