2024 FREE 5-Day Baroque Flamenco Challenge Learning Hub (2024)

14:32:09 From Cheryl Dalmer to Everyone:

yes we did diamonds and pjs for covid newyears

14:33:58 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

If you aren’t on Facebook, is there another way to submit videos? Thank you!

14:34:19 From KC White to Everyone:

I missed some of these zoom meetings this week and Im just wondering if could I access these zoom meets later on if they are recorded.

14:37:22 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

14:37:52 From KC White to Everyone:

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14:38:04 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

What brought you to the harp

14:38:30 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

It touched my heart.

14:39:03 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

My mother, a pianist, got a harp and wanted someone to play duets with.

14:39:07 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

Basically, aptitude testing at age 10 at Interlochen Music Camp

14:39:15 From Linda Paszalek to Everyone:

I wanted to play along with Christmas music. I thought it would add so much.

14:39:36 From Dede Budde to Everyone:

Everybody loves the harp! It’s somewhat unusual, and I was drawn to it!

14:40:36 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

While going through cancer treatments I found solace in playing the harp.

14:40:56 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone:

A not fulfilled childhood wish, that came to live after an accident resulting in some disabilities.

14:41:25 From joyce douglas to Everyone:

i wanted to get past memorizing music and simplify what i could read on the page

14:41:42 From Dede Budde to Everyone:

I volunteer frequently at our local cancer center, and I love the freedom that improv brings to expand many songs.

14:42:36 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

Being able to just play with a melody and not panic about adding a left hand is really very fun. I am very stuck on the dots on tha page. What Joyce just said!

14:42:49 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

By being creative in my playing in performance it gives permission for others to connect with their creativity at any age!

14:43:13 From Gina Francis to Everyone:

The harp was the passage from being a teenager to adulthood.

14:43:17 From Ginette Abbanat to Everyone:

I always wanted to play an instrument as a kid. As one of a big family, I didn’t have the chance until high school, and played piano & oboe. But the harp was always in my dreams. A few years ago, my husband blessed me with a lever harp. And despite my quite arthritic hands, I find it addictive. BUT, I need help with improvising and being brave!

14:43:54 From Linda Paszalek to Everyone:

I usually play without music, but I wanted more ideas and to expand what I do. It’s been wonderful. (My husband also gifted me the harp!)

14:44:32 From Christina Specht to Everyone:

I wanted to be a clarinetist, couldn’t play it anymore then encountered a harp and fell in love

14:45:06 From KC White to Everyone:

I love classical music solos! Cello and Upright Bass etc ( lower instruments) doesn’t get many solos so I wanted an Instrument that could play solos that doesn’t have to be high pitched thats still a stringed instrument.

14:47:28 From Bonnie Berk to Everyone:

Do you have any ideas for making the strumming more meditative?

14:47:51 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

I would like to hear more about Improvisation and structure.

14:48:30 From Dede Budde to Everyone:

I’d like more ideas for the Adventure portion…

14:49:19 From KC White to Everyone:

Whats your favorite piece/duet for classical music?

14:51:26 From joyce douglas to Everyone:

what other tunes can work with the structure besides the minuet. Is there a type or characteristics that I should be looking fore besides the chords

14:57:52 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

love the tension that keeps going with all that

15:00:29 From Ginette Abbanat to Everyone:

As a “baby beginner harpist” (working on hand position and technique, particularly with L hand), should I even think about this while trying to improvise?

15:00:41 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

I just got on here.

15:01:08 From Linda Paszalek to Everyone:

The glissando seems to be defined by the muted strings

15:01:47 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

Day 3 especially had a couple of oh wow moments 🙂

15:01:49 From snezana ruzic to Everyone:

meditation question was so c l e v e r and taughtfull – and you ms Conan with your abundant talent gave us more then just one simple ‘ answer’. . what you just played can be a month long joyful practice – PLAY Snezana

15:02:10 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Love her question since I am a beginner too.

15:02:11 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

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15:03:29 From Anne Jackson to Everyone:

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15:04:25 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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15:04:36 From KC White to Everyone:

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15:04:38 From KC White to Everyone:

Removed a 👍 reaction from “Whats everyones favo…”

15:07:57 From snezana ruzic to Everyone:

I AM NOT ‘ t h e r e ‘ b u t gives me sense of where I am going once I spend more time daily with my h a r p 🤪

15:08:17 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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15:08:26 From KC White to Everyone:

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15:08:34 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

Replying to “Whats everyones favo…”

KC, I have to say “Baroque Flamenco” is one of my favorites. It can be played so many different ways. The audience loves it because they are not expecting to hear this kind of music from a harp. It’s great fun to perform.

15:09:23 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone:

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15:09:51 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Replying to “Whats everyones favo…”

I can’t wait to play it on my double. My other harp is really not playable – so I am hoping I can remember all of this. 🙂

15:10:26 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Rondo form.

15:11:26 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Where’s the melody and where’s the improv.

15:11:55 From KC White to Everyone:

Whats your favorite harp you have played on?

15:14:39 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Replying to “Whats your favorite …”

I like double harp – so I am getting one built and should be ready by end of month. So, exciting.

15:13:53 From KC White to Everyone:

Replying to “Whats your favorite …”

@Julie Larsen Yes! Getting a new harp is always so exciting! I have a Camac Clio S on its way💙

15:14:25 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Replying to “Whats your favorite …”

I’ll have to look that up – have no idea what that looks like. Mine is a Dan Speer Sherwood Fox double 24 harp.

15:16:08 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

We don’t have to worry about notes so much – but more like structure of the piece instead. – Loved it.

15:18:54 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Open 5ths and right hand melody – walk up and down a hill with 5ths.

15:19:17 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

I like it you don’t even have to play left and right together. LOL.

15:19:22 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Good for beginner.

15:19:35 From Laurie Grant to Everyone:

I’ve just joined this meeting, and just wanted to share a comment on what has really jumped out at me during this challenge – The incredible gift of your creativity! Your creativity is truly unmatched. I have always been ‘music’ bound, but through the academy and your beautiful example, I am slowly shifting. How you see and feel music, and how you generously share that with members of the academy, is so unique. To be able to play this show-stopping piece in our own way – no one else gives ‘permission’ to do that. You continually invite and encourage us to do that! I so value all that you teach.

15:19:42 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

I like how that would lead into the melody before you take off again

15:20:21 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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15:20:27 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

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15:20:52 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

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15:21:03 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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I wish I could afford the academy – one day. I am working out some lesson trade with an instructor for double harp.

15:21:52 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Go into another key good fun idea.

15:21:57 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Yes.

15:22:20 From KC White to Everyone:

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15:22:38 From Anne Jackson to Everyone:

I like the idea of making a short list to work through as ways to explore the adventure part.

15:22:53 From Amy Hueber to Everyone:

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15:22:57 From Laurie Grant to Everyone:

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I hear you…. It’s really worth it.

15:23:14 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

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15:23:19 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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I am sure it is!! I would love to win the 3 months. LOL.

15:23:52 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

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15:23:55 From Laurie Grant to Everyone:

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15:24:08 From KC White to Everyone:

Whats your favorite classical piece solo/duet?

15:25:41 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

I have a question about the academy. May I unmute?

15:25:41 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Cute.

15:26:39 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Oh, sounds like fun. Is there a way to buy that music?

15:29:58 From Inge Kunnen to Everyone:

Have to leave, unfortunately!

15:30:17 From KC White to Everyone:

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15:31:18 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

OK, thank you – I’d love to buy the music when it is ready.

15:31:19 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

15:31:23 From Dede Budde to Everyone:

Prizes?

15:31:33 From Cheryl Dalmer to Everyone:

Thankyou for the very helpful info, have to leave

15:35:03 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

Day 1 $25 gift Certificate for Sylvia Woods

15:35:38 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

Winner Day 1 Teresa Ullmann

15:35:41 From Anne Jackson to Everyone:

I heard it!

15:35:43 From KC White to Everyone:

I hear it

15:35:45 From Laurie Grant to Everyone:

I can hear it

15:35:46 From Leah Selker to Everyone:

I heard the clap

15:35:54 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone:

Congrats Teresa! Enjoy

15:36:14 From snezana ruzic to Everyone:

we can hear clapping !

15:38:00 From Ginette Abbanat to Everyone:

This is fascinating! After being taught other instruments in a very structured way (reading the notes, without much music theory behind it), this is so informative to look at patterns. I’m hoping I have the musical intuition to internalize some of this. THANK YOU so much! Your expertise, dedication, enthusiasm, and belief in your clientelle is amazing and inspiring!

15:38:23 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

Day # 2 Certificate from DHC shop

15:39:08 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

Day #2 winner – Michaela Brinkmeier Sterntaler-Harfe

15:39:14 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone:

Congrats Michaela! Nice choosing.

15:39:22 From Michaela Brinkmeier to Everyone:

Hey, super!

15:39:34 From Tammy Halun to Everyone:

Day #3 winner Hamish Bruce

15:39:39 From Joke Verdoold to Everyone:

Congrats Hamish!

15:39:58 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Prizes!! congrats to the winners.

15:40:17 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

I just wish the academy was $50 a month than I could afford it. LOL.

15:41:56 From Christine Van Arsdale to Everyone:

Thank you for each challenge you offer and the creativity you infuse in all things!

15:46:07 From Ginette Abbanat to Everyone:

Is it geared for beginnners as well?

15:46:22 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

Ginette, we have all levels of players

15:47:25 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

Thank you, Deborah and Sally. That sounds excellent.

15:48:49 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Nice.

15:49:20 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Replying to “Is it geared for beg…”

I think so – It just costs like $149 a month with her special deal. I have to wait to do this.

15:50:49 From Monika Amler to Everyone:

Replying to “Is it geared for beg…”

I am a fledgling Player and in the academy since 5 months and it is just great. DHC shows Always ways how People like me can also Play what she is teaching. I learnt so much

15:51:25 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

Replying to “Is it geared for beg…”

Sounds good.

15:52:36 From Julie Larsen to Everyone:

What’s a harp buddy?

15:54:43 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

Plus, you get lots of access to DHC when in the Academy

15:55:29 From KC White to Everyone:

What brand of harp are you using now?

15:56:22 From Connie Ennis to Everyone:

Hi…just got on. I had car problems and couldn’t get on in time.

15:56:35 From snezana ruzic to Everyone:

t h a n k s , it was great spending this gloomey afternoon with all of you , until next time 🙋🏻‍♀️Snezana

15:56:56 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

What is the theme of the class which starts off the next quarter on April 22nd?

15:57:21 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

Thank you!

15:57:46 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

15:58:05 From Connie Ennis to Everyone:

Thanks!

15:59:22 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

Leanne, the quarter is titled “Grounded Expansion. The focused class is “Baroque Flamenco Beyond the Page.”

16:04:29 From KC White to Everyone:

Are there replays on facebook too?

16:06:09 From KC White to Everyone:

Thankyou!

16:06:14 From Sally Walstrum to Everyone:

16:08:05 From Anne Jackson to Everyone:

Thanks all!

16:08:20 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

Thank you so much, Tammy and Sally and to everyone!

16:08:47 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

Thanks for your reply as well, Sally.

16:14:55 From Leanne Page to Everyone:

Feedback is so important. I have to go. Thank you all!