I had a most lovely time visiting with my friend, Michael Vanderpool in this video podcast. We talked about harps, education, internships..just about anything you can think of!

Please enjoy, here is the link:

https://youtu.be/p2IE3Q9pFQ8?si=W3U_4P7XXjoORTss

 

Alice Coltrane

Have you ever heard about a jazz harpist whose name was Alice Coltrane (1937-2007)? Yes, she was married to the famous saxophone player, John Coltrane.

A story was recently shared by the American Federation of Musicans, Local 802 (New  York City) about her and about an album which is being released.

I thought you might like to read the story, A Tribute to Alice Coltrane:

 https://www.local802afm.org/allegro/articles/alice-coltrane/ 

Here is a link to a sample tune of her playing the harp. Enjoy!

https://alicecoltrane.lnk.to/LiveAtCarnegieHallID

 The #1 Reason to Pick Up an Instrument After 50

So, are you thinking about starting harp lessons (or some sort of music lessons), and you are over 50?

Here is a great article from AARP about the benefits of exploring a musical instrument after age 50. 

I think the reasons are good anytime, but wanted to share this article with you!

Just click here:

The #1 Reason to Pick Up an Instrument After 50

TAPESTRY duo is honored to have our music as part of a recent play list for Valerie Green’s radio show, Harpestry (Thank you, Valerie!). Valerie offers a tribute to our friend, the late Al Petteway, on her October 9, 2023 show, making it even more special.

Here is the link, give it a listen:   Harpestry Radio Show!

Cass Tech Harp Program

My talented friend, Lydia Cleaver, leads the nearly 100 year old harp program at Cass Tech in Detroit.

This lovely article was published by the Detroit Free Press on April 14, 2023.  Enjoy!

(Photo by Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press)

Click here to read the story:

Detroit Free Press: Cass Tech Harp Program

Carpe Diem !

I am sure you have heard the term                                                      'Sieze the Day' also known as 'Carpe Diem'.

But have you thought about expanding on this concept?

Please enjoy this TED talk, given by Phil Hansen, an artist who learned to Embrace the Shake.

https://youtu.be/YrZTho_o_is

 Greetings from Northwest Ohio. You are likely familiar with harpist and author, Diane Michaels. Diane wrote the wonderful 3 book series about a working harpist named Ellen. “Ellen the Harpist” - “Ellen at Sea” and “Ellen the Bride”.

But did you know that Diane continues to write delightful stories about families, people, friends and a little romance too?  She called it “Chick lit”.  Her latest, “Splitting Heirs” was just released.

You can fine Diane’s delightful books here: www.DianeMichaelsBooksandHarp.com