Composers
Get the tools you need to compose for the harp
If you want to learn how to compose effectively and idiomatically for the harp, welcome!
On this page you will find information on how to get started writing for the harp, some free resources, and how to work with Danielle.
Getting Started:
If you want an overview on how to get started writing for the harp, watch the podcast interview below. Music educator and podcaster David Lane interviews Danielle on his podcast, The Musician Toolkit, to discuss the primary compositional differences between the harp and the piano, as well as some practical tips for getting started.
Free resources:
Want to learn more? Here are a few recommended resources to get you started:
YouTube Tutorials and Repertoire Reviews from Danielle
This growing catalog of YouTube videos reviews the best known harp music and excerpts from a harp composition perspective, and shares concrete takeaways on how to improve your own harp writing. If you ever wondered about the common orchestral harp rewrites and why they are necessary, this is the channel for you!
Harp Notation Facebook Group
This free Facebook group hosts lively discussions between harpists and composers who are searching for clarity on how to write well for the harp.
Harp Tips Blog
If you enjoy Danielle’s YouTube videos, you will want to subscribe to the Harp Tips Blog for weekly articles on composing for the harp.
Harp Tips Email List
Ready to get harp tips in your inbox? Subscribe to Danielle’s Harp Tips Emails for weekly discussions on harp writing, a Q&A section, as well as updates on upcoming workshops.
Ready to work with Danielle?
Join the Compose Harp Membership to get access to Danielle’s 5-Module Course on writing for the harp, plus a close-knit community with monthly Zoom calls where you can get your harp writing questions answered AND get Danielle’s eyes on your music.
Or, sign up for a Score Review or Zoom Lesson with Danielle to get one-time assistance on a project.
Not sure what you need? Contact me and let’s chat!