About this episode

Laurie Rasmussen discusses her journey as a harpist, sharing insights on teaching, performance, and the emotional impact of music.

Laurie shares her journey with the instrument, discussing its beauty, costs, and the learning process. She recounts personal stories of performances, the challenges of playing, and the significance of proper technique. Rasmussen highlights her teaching methods, the versatility of her students, and the emotional connection music creates with audiences. She reflects on her travels and memorable experiences, including a lost harp, and offers insights into her teaching philosophy. The Mission of TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) is to empower people to make media that matters. TVSB provides open access to media technology for companies and individuals who want to tell stories, share ideas, and create television shows, independent films, web videos, and documentaries. http://www.tvsb.tv

People in this episode

Host: David Starkey

Guest: Laurie Rasmussen

Topics covered

• music
• harp
• teaching
• performance
• emotional connection
• creative community

Keywords

• harpist
• music education
• performance challenges
• teaching methods
• emotional connection
• creative community

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Organizations: TV Santa Barbara

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