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Deborah Henson-Conant ~ Upcoming Events
TIX AVAILABLE NOW!
DHC ~ Performer

[USA – Boston] CONCERT

Sat. January 31, 2026 | 8 PM ET

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT 

An intimate SOLO SHOW with Electric Harp, Voice, Stories & Humor

WHAT: DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT (Grammy-nominated electric harp virtuoso)
WHERE: TCAN (The Center for Arts in Natick, MA)
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET
REGISTRATION:  Public Tix

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Winter 2026 ~ January – March

Hip Harp Academy “Creative Resonance” Quarter

Early Bird Registration thru Jan. 22 – SAVE $300

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Winter 2026 Quarter
WHEN: Winter 2026 ~ Early Bird Registration thru Jan. 22 – SAVE $300
WHERE: Online, worldwide Learn more and register here

DHC ~ Performer

[USA] Boston, MA: Performance

Fri. Jan. 30, 2026 at 1 PM ET | LIVE On-Air

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT

WGBH Boston Public Radio Podcast

Catch DHC on the WGBH Boston Public Radio Podcast live stream

WHAT: WGBH Boston Public Radio with Jim Braude and Margery Eagan
WHERE: Newsfeed Cafe, Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA
WHEN: Fri. Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

DHC ~ Mentor

[Members Only] Hip Harp Academy

MONDAYS at 11AM & 4:30PM EDT – ONLINE

Learning Lab / Masterclass

In this Members-Only Hip Harp Academy event, students meet with DHC to ask questions, get coaching, share their takeaways and share community.

WHAT: Weekly Academy Masterclass-Chat
WHEN: EVERY Monday at 11AM & 3:30PM – Pre-Chat, Masterclass Learning Lab, and Membership Salon Community Chat
WHERE: To join this community of harpists worldwide with training from one of the world’s living harp masters, Learn more about Hip Harp Academy – and Check the current Academy Specials

DHC ~ Mentor

[Podcast Streaming Live] FRIDAYS at 9:15 AM ET 

JUNG AT HARP

 Join us on the playground of thought where art meets psyche in a Weekly Video Podcast Conversation with Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley & Composer/Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant – two creative thinkers who both play the harp.

WHAT: Weekly Video Podcast Conversation with Jungian Psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley & Composer/Harpist Deborah Henson-Conant
WHEN: Most Fridays at 9:15 AM
WHERE: Streaming Live on YOUTUBE and FACEBOOK – For replay playlist & more information visit the Jung at Harp Info Page

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] 3rd THURSDAY of Each Month at 4:30 pm EDT 

Virtual Harp Play-along Jam (FREE!)

HARP Time LIVE with DHC! 

A virtual harp jam every Thursday! Each session lasts about an hour. We do play-alongs, or learn one thing that people can put into play. No stress, just fun! FREE and Online. For harp players - but others are welcome with or without instruments.

WHAT: HARP Time LIVE with DHC!
WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY at 4:30 pm EDT - until further notice
LEARN MORE HERE
=> REGISTER NOW FOR FREE <=

DHC ~ Composer

Projected Release: Feb. 2026

Soñando en Español Trilogy

Solo Harp Adaptation of the 3-Movement Concerto

The Soñando en Español Trilogy consists of these 3 pieces:

  • My Mother’s Mexican Hat
  • Merceditas
  • Baroque Flamenco

The release of “My Mother’s Mexican Hat” solo harp adaptation completes the 3-movement solo harp adaptation of the 3-movement “Soñando en Español” concerto for orchestra and harp, thus opening the suite to a much wider audience.

WHAT: Soñando en Español Trilogy Online Release
WHEN: Feb. 2026
WHERE: Online, worldwide (Link will be posted here soon)

PREVIOUS EVENTS

DHC ~ Mentor

 [Virtual] Jan. 12 – 18, 2026

“VISION to ACTION!” 5-Day Challenge!  

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the 5-Day Vision to Action Challenge and expand your creative expression for 2026!

WHAT: FREE 5-Day Vision to Action Challenge
WHEN: Jan. 12-18, 2026
WHERE: Join the  FREE 5-Day Vision-to-Action Creativity Challenge  

DHC ~ Composer

[Austria – Tyrol] CONCERT

Jan. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 11th, 2026

BAROQUE FLAMENCO Concert Series

Martha Fritz & Ensemble Walzerklang

Martha Fritz along with the Ensemble Walzerklang travel along the Austrian state of Tyrol to perform one of DHC’s most famous pieces – Baroque Flamenco.

  • Jan. 1 – Mutters, Austria
  • Jan. 2 – Zell am Ziller, Austria
  • Jan. 3 – Landeck, Austria
  • Jan. 5 – Westendorf, Austria
  • Jan. 6 – Jenbach, Austria
  • Jan. 11 – Mieming, Austria

WHO: Martha Fritz and the Ensemble Walzerklang
WHAT:
“BAROQUE FLAMENCO” Concert Series
WHERE: Tyrol, Austria
WHEN: Jan. 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 11, 2026

DHC ~ Performer

[USA] Worcester, MA: Performance

Fri. Jan. 9, 2026 at 12 NN ET

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT

WICN.ORG Emerging Artists Concert Series

Catch DHC live in concert at WICN Public Radio’s Emerging Artists Series in-studio concert, where she’ll play her crowd-favorite pieces and talk about her ongoing projects and upcoming gigs.

The Emerging Artist Series Live Performances ‘studio audience’ is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.

WHAT: WICN Public Radio’s Emerging Artists Series ‘Live In-studio Concert’
WHERE: 50 Portland Street, Worcester, MA 01608
WHEN: Fri. Jan. 9, 2026 at 12 NN ET
INFO: Contact WICN

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Fall 2025 ~ October – December

Hip Harp Academy “Structure is Freedom” Quarter

Classes in session NOW

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Fall 2025 Quarter
WHEN: Fall 2025 Quarter ~ Classes start NOW
WHERE: Online, worldwide Learn more and register here

DHC ~ Composer

[Israel – Beer Sheva] CONCERT

Tue. Dec. 23 – Thu. Dec. 25, 2025

Alisa Sadikova plays BAROQUE FLAMENCO

with Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva

Harpist Alisa Sadikova and the ensemble “Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva” perform one of DHC’s most famous pieces – Baroque Flamenco (from Soñando en Español)

WHO: Alisa Sadikova and Israel Sinfonietta Beer Sheva
WHAT:
Performance of “BAROQUE FLAMENCO”
WHERE: Beer Sheva, Israel
WHEN: Tue. Dec. 23 – Thu. Dec. 25, 2025

DHC ~ Mentor

 [Virtual] Recorded Dec 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET

“FAKE IT” Hands-on Virtual Workshop

with the new Hip Harp Holiday FAKE BOOK!

“FAKE IT!” workshop or “How to Fake Holiday Music on Harp” is a 2-Hour Hands-On Virtual Workshop with Deborah Henson-Conant that includes the new simplified Hip Harp HOLIDAY FAKE BOOK in C Tuning for Lever and Pedal Harps – Over 50 Christmas, Advent & Hanukkah Songs.

WHAT: “FAKE IT!” workshop or “How to Fake Holiday Music on Harp”
WHEN: Sat. Dec. 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE: Online, worldwide, Join here

DHC ~ Composer

Wed. Nov. 5, 2025

Hip Harp Academy “FAKE BOOK”

For Pedal and Lever Harpists

This book with dozens of songs of and snippets for improv is part of my campaign to have harpists singing and playing around the world this holiday season. It contains Holiday Lead Sheets for HARP – 36 Easy-to-Play Songs in C for Christmas & Hanukkah. It’s a companion to the Hip Harp Toolkit class that teaches basic improvisation, including an online tool called the Arrangement Wireframe that helps harpists free themselves from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy “FAKE BOOK” Online Release
WHEN: Wed. Nov. 5, 2025
WHERE: Online, worldwide (Link will be posted here soon)

DHC ~ Composer

[Ukraine – Kiev] CONCERT

Wed. Nov 19, 2025

World Premiere: ‘MERCEDITAS’ Bandura Adaptation

Iryna Lytvynenko & Academic Orchestra of Folk and Popular Music of Ukrainian Radio

Bandura virtuoso, Iryna Lytvynenko premieres Bandura adaptation of  “Merceditas” (middle movement of Soñando en Español)

WHO: Iryna Lytvynenko & Academic Orchestra of Folk and Popular Music of Ukrainian Radio
WHAT:
Premiere of “MERCEDITAS” Bandura Adaptation
WHERE: Kiev, Ukraine
WHEN: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025 (Due to the situation in the region, date subject to change)

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Oct. 7 – 12, 2025

Hip Harp Academy KICKSTART WEEK

Get a chance to peek inside the Academy

Join the KICKSTART WEEK of the 2025 Fall Quarter of Hip Harp Academy “Structure is Freedom” where you learn the nuts and bolts of the Hip Harp Academy – teaching you to see the structure of songs that will open new possibilities for you to express yourself with your harp and free yourself from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Kickstart Week
WHEN: Oct. 7 – 12, 2025

  • Tue. Oct. 7 – 3:30 PM ET: Open House & Campus Tour
  • Wed. Oct. 8 – 9:00 AM ET: New “Hip Harp Improv Toolkit”
  • Thu. Oct. 9 – 5:00 PM ET: Intro to Jazz for Harps
  • Sun. Oct. 12 – 3:30 PM ET: Structure is Freedom – Part 2: The Musical Shorthand of Lead Sheets

WHERE: Register FREE https://www.hipharp.com/kickstart-week-optin

DHC ~ Mentor

 [Virtual] Sep 29 – Oct 6, 2025

“IMPROV NOW!” FREE 5-Day Jumpstart!  

“Improv Now Jumpstart!” is the first step of the new HIP HARP “IMPROV NOW” TOOLKIT coming to you this Fall! Join me for FREE to get the FOUNDATION of Musical Freedom!

WHAT: FREE “Improv Now Jumpstart!”
WHEN: Sep 29 – Oct. 6, 2025
WHERE: Online, worldwide, Join here

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Sun. Sep 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

LIVE Online Intro to HIP HARP ACADEMY

FREE Playalong Webinar Replay!

Join me for the LIVE Online Intro to Hip Harp Academy to learn about the nuts & bolts of Hip Harp Academy PLUS an AMA (Ask-Me-Anything).

WHAT: LIVE Online Intro to Hip Harp Academy
WHEN: Sun. Sep 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT
WHERE: Online, worldwide, Join here

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Recorded Events [Jul. 22 – 27, 2025]

Hip Harp Academy KICKSTART WEEK

Get a chance to peek inside the Academy

Watch the recordings of the KICKSTART WEEK of the 2025 Summer Quarter of Hip Harp Academy “Power of Pattern” where you learn the nuts and bolts of the Hip Harp Academy – teaching you to see the patterns in songs that will open new possibilities for you to express yourself with your harp and free yourself from the notes on the page.

WHAT: FREE REPLAY ACCESS Hip Harp Academy Kickstart Week
WHEN: Available now ~ Recorded Jul. 22 – 27, 2025

  • Tue. July 22 – 3:30 pm ET: Open House & Campus Tour [REPLAY]
  • Wed. July 23 – 10:30 AM ET: Blues for Meditation [REPLAY]
  • Thu. July 24 – 3:30 pm ET: Seeing Classical Patterns: Nataliana Intro [REPLAY]
  • Sun. July 27 – 3:30 pm ET: Harnessing the Power of Pattern: A Keynote Event for Hip Harp Academy’s “Power of Pattern” Program [REPLAY]

WHERE: Register FREE https://www.hipharp.com/kickstart-week-optin

DHC ~ Mentor

[Virtual] Intro Webinar for “Power of Pattern” Quarter

WHAT IS A VAMP?

FREE Playalong Webinar Replay!

VAMPS are one of the greatest tools in the improv toolkit.  They give you FREEDOM to improvise alone or with others by setting up patterns that inspire improv — in YOU and anyone else you play with.  They can also be used as LOOPS – if you use a looper!  Get instant replay access for this FREE intro to one of the classes featured in the “Power of Pattern” Quarter in Hip Harp Academy.

WHAT: A Free Playalong Webinar Replay
WHEN: Recorded Sun. July 6, 2025 – 3:00 pm EDT
WHERE: Online, worldwide Register to get INSTANT REPLAY ACCESS!

DHC ~ Mentor

[USA] Princeton, NJ: WORKSHOP – LIVE! IN-PERSON!

Sun. Jul. 20, 2025

The Nightingale “Beyond-the-Page” Workshop

Somerset Folk Harp Festival Add-on Workshop

Immerse yourself in this beautiful tune and learn it with the composer – creating your personalized arrangement at your technical level, learning to improvise the interlude, how to play it with others in ensemble or accompaniment and how to craft your own personal story to tell when playing the piece – whether in concert or at bedside.

WHAT: Full-Day Somerset Add-On Workshop: The Nightingale: Beyond the Page “Create Your Own Solo & Ensemble Arrangements”
WHEN: Sun. Jul. 20, 2025
WHERE: The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village 201 Village Blvd, Princeton, NJ
TIX:  Standalone Ticket  Add-on Ticket

DHC ~ Performer

[USA] Princeton, NJ: FESTIVAL

Thu. Jul. 17 – Sun. Jul. 20, 2025

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT

Somerset Folk Harp Festival

Somerset Harp Festival – Concerts, Workshops and hundreds of harps! Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant will perform on one of the evening concerts in the festival.

WHAT: SOMERSET FOLK HARP FESTIVAL 2025
WHERE: Parsippany, NJ  
WHEN: Thu. Jul. 17 – Sun. Jul. 20, 2025
INFO: BUY TIX NOW

[USA – Boston] LIVE! IN-PERSON! 3-DAY EXCLUSIVE RETREAT

HARP RADIANCE RETREAT – BOSTON 2025

SOLD OUT!
Join the First-to-Know list for the Next Retreat

A joyful three-day adventure that helps you shine on stage with the music you already know and love! Whether you dream of playing for family gatherings, community events, or simply want to feel more confident sharing your music, this retreat is for you.

WHAT: Harp Radiance Retreat – 3-DAYS LIVE in PERSON
WHEN: Sun. Jul. 13 to Tue. Jul. 15, 2025
WHERE: Boston Area (Arlington), Massachusetts
WHO IS THIS FOR:
Harpists from Fledgling to Professional
INFO: Apply to Harp Radiance Retreat – Boston 2025

[Virtual] Spring 2025 ~ May 5 – Jun. 29

Hip Harp Academy “Grounded Expansion” Quarter

Classes in session NOW

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Spring 2025 Quarter
WHEN: Spring 2025 Quarter ~ Classes start NOW
WHERE: Online, worldwide Learn more and register here

[Virtual] FREE ONLINE CHALLENGE

Apr. 21-27 FREE 5-DAY Baroque Flamenco Challenge

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join the exciting NEW 5-Day “Baroque Flamenco” Challenge and learn to play the “Bones” of this popular piece by using a simple Blueprint – it’s an experience in FREEDOM and FULL SELF-EXPRESSION!

WHAT: FREE 5-Day Baroque Flamenco Challenge
WHEN: Apr. 12-27 – With Daily 15-minute self-paced trainings, 2 catch-up days and replays – so no worries if you miss a day. PLUS … PRIZES!!
WHERE: Join FREE:https://www.hipharp.com/5dbfc-optin

[Virtual] Mon. Apr. 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Challenge Wrap Up, Next Steps & Grand Prize Drawing

Join me for the Baroque Flamenco Challenge Grand Prize Drawing and see who will get FREE 3 months of the Academy.

WHAT: Grand Prize Drawing
WHEN: Mon Apr. 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE: Register on the 5-Day Baroque Flamenco Challenge Optin Page to access the Zoom Room link for the Grand Prize Drawing

[Virtual] Thu. Apr. 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST

Baroque Flamenco Challenge LIVE Q&A SESSION

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Baroque Flamenco Challenge LIVE Q&A Session to talk about how you can make meaningful music by breaking down a song to its “bones” – like what we’ll do with Baroque Flamenco.

WHAT: LIVE Q&A Session
WHEN: Thu Apr. 24, 2025
WHERE: Register to join the FREE LIVE Q&A Session of the Challenge

[UK – Edinburgh] FESTIVAL

Fri. Apr. 11 – Tue. Apr. 15, 2025  

Edinburgh International Harp Festival

Deborah Henson-Conant · Edinburgh, Scotland

Experience an ear-tingling array of top-class harp music for one, simple price.

Line-up to include: Caroline Lizotte & Étienne Ratthé / Deborah Henson-Conant / Séamus & Caoimhe Uí Fhlatharta / Alison Kinnaird / The Willow Trio / Corrina Hewat & Dave Milligan / Tarab Trio / Rebecca Hill & Charlie Stewart / Kevin Le Pennec / Màiri Callan / Tāla Tarang / EIHF Host of Harps

WHAT: Edinburgh International Harp Festival
WHEN: Fri. Apr. 11 – Tue, Apr. 15, 2025
WHERE: Edinburgh, Scotland
TIX: > Get tickets here <

[UK – Edinburgh] WORKSHOP – LIVE! IN-PERSON!

Sun. Apr. 13, 2025 – 11 AM

‘Introduction to Improvisation’ Workshop

Edinburgh International Harp Festival

Do you freeze or panic when someone says “Improvise!”? Do you run out of ideas before you even start? Does your left hand get lost when your right hand gets started … and then you lose the rhythm? If you answered “Yes” to any of these – then this workshop is for YOU! It all starts with four little words that become a chord progression which turns into a complete improvisation that you can play on its own or combine with a tune you already know to expand it into a more complex improvisation.

WHAT: ‘Introduction to Improvisation’ Workshop
WHEN: Sun. Apr. 13, 2025 at 11 AM
WHERE: Edinburgh, Scotland
TIX: > Get tickets here <

[UK – Edinburgh] CONCERT

Fri. Apr. 11, 2025 – 7:30 PM  

Deborah Henson-Conant’s Concert

Edinburgh International Harp Festival, Scotland

This is the long-anticipated and very welcome return to the festival of Deborah “DHC” Henson-Conant, a US-based Grammy-nominated composer/performer. With electric harp, voice and looper pedal, she layers sounds in real time, weaving solo lines, vocals and stories. Her signature instrument, a carbon-fibre electric harp, was designed for her by Camac Harps, and named after her: the “DHC”. Her music ranges from intimate ballads to Blues, Flamenco and Latin inspired compositions, all with a powerful singing voice, humour and stories.

WHAT: DHC Concert in Edinburgh International Harp Festival
WHEN: Fri. Apr. 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
WHERE: Edinburgh, Scotland
TIX: > Get tickets here <

[UK – South Wales]
LIVE! IN-PERSON! 3-DAY EXCLUSIVE RETREAT

Sun. Apr. 6 – Wed. Apr. 9, 2025

Harp Radiance Retreat – with DHC & Shelley Fairplay

“Harp Radiance” Retreat is a 3-Day Workshop-a-Duo with Deborah Henson-Conant & Shelley Fairplay for the “Harp Radiance” Community

WHAT: “Harp Radiance” Workshop with Deborah Henson-Conant & Shelley Fairplay
WHEN: Mon. Apr. 7 – Wed. Apr. 9, 2025
WHERE: South Wales, UK
REGISTRATION: > Register here <

[UK – South Wales] CONCERT

Mon. Apr. 7, 2025 – 7 PM 

DHC Concert in Harp Radiance Retreat

Court Colman Manor, South Wales, UK

Catch Deborah Henson-Conant in an invite-only concert at Harp Radiance Retreat in South Wales, UK

WHAT: DHC Concert in Harp Radiance Retreat
WHEN: Mon. Apr. 7, 2025 at 7 PM
WHERE: Court Colman Manor, South Wales, UK
REGISTRATION: > Register here <

[PARIS] WORKSHOP – LIVE! IN-PERSON!

Sat. Apr. 5, 2025 – 3 PM  

Atelier d’Improvisation (Harp Improv Workshop)

Espace CAMAC · Paris

In this workshop, Deborah will teach unique styles in harp improvisation that can work for fledgling to advanced harpists.

WHAT: Atelier d’Improvisation 
WHEN: Sat. Apr. 5, 2025 at 3 PM
WHERE: Espace CAMAC – Paris, France
INFO: REGISTER NOW

[PARIS] CONCERT

Fri. Apr. 4, 2025 – 8 PM

DHC Concert Exceptionnel

Espace CAMAC · Paris

In this concert, Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant will perform in a place where she channeled her innovator self – in CAMAC Harps in France.

WHAT: DHC Concert Exceptionnel
WHEN: Fri. Apr. 4, 2025 at 8 PM
WHERE: Espace CAMAC · Paris, France

[PARIS] COMPOSING RETREAT

Mon. Mar. 31 – Thu. Apr. 3, 2025

Midi-Harp Composing Retreat – Private

Stay Tuned for New Arrangements from this Retreat!

Shhhhh! Deborah will be sequestered in Paris with the one-and-only CAMAC Midi-Harp working on new arrangement for harp!

WHAT: Private Midi-Harp Retreat
WHEN: Mon. Mar. 31 – Thu. April 3, 2025
WHERE: CAMAC – Paris

Stay tuned for new arrangements. There are lots of pieces Deborah’s hoping to work on in this retreat!

[GERMANY – Landshut] WORKSHOP – LIVE! IN-PERSON!

Sat. Mar. 29 – Sun. Mar. 30, 2025  

Two-day “Improv Adventure Workshop”

Landshut, Germany

In this workshop, Deborah will share her unique approach to harp improvisation. You’ll discover what her motto “connection not perfection” means in everyday practice. She will teach chord progressions and musical patterns that will help you access your own creativity – even when you don’t feel creative.

WHAT: “Improv Freedom” Workshop with Deborah Henson-Conant
WHEN: Sat. Mar. 29 – Sun. Mar. 30, 2025
WHERE: Landshut, Germany
TIX: > Register here <

[GERMANY – Landshut] CONCERT

Fri. Mar. 28, 2025 – 7:30 PM  

“Two Hip Harps in Concert”

Deborah Henson-Conant · Evelyn Huber

Legendary GRAMMY-nominated electric harpist and singer Deborah Henson-Conant from the USA joins German virtuoso Evelyn Huber for an electrifying evening of duo improvisations that push the boundaries of what is thought possible on the harp. In “2 Hip Harps on Stage,” these two masters weave jazz, Latin, blues, flamenco, and classical influences into a captivating tapestry of sound that transcends boundaries and genres.

WHAT: CONCERT – “Two Hip Harps in Concert” with Evelyn Huber
WHEN: Fri. Mar. 28, 2025
WHERE: Landshut, Germany
TIX: > Get tickets here <

Classes are in Session NOW!

“CREATIVE RESONANCE” Quarter

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Membership
WHEN: Classes in Session! Join NOW!
WHERE: Online, worldwide Learn more and register here

Sun. Jan. 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM EST
Power-Start YOUR Day
WORKSHOP TO START YOUR DAY RIGHT

Start your day with creative habits! Join me in Workshop #3 of the LIVE ONLINE PREVIEW SERIES to Launch the 2025 “Creative Resonance” program at Hip Harp Academy

WHAT: “Power-Start YOUR Day” workshop
WHEN: Sun. Jan. 19, 2025, at 3:30 PM EST
WHERE: Online REGISTER HERE

Tue – Thu. Jan. 14 – 16, 2025

Hip Harp Academy Kickstart Events

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Hip Harp Academy Kickstart Events to learn about the Creative Resonance quarter of Hip Harp Academy.

WHAT: HIP HARP ACADEMY – Kickstart Week Events
WHEN: Tue. Jan. 14 – 3:30 PM ET, Wed. Jan. 15 – 10:30 AM ET, Thu. Jan. 16 – 3:30 PM ET
WHERE: Online, Register here

Sun. Jan. 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM EST
What are YOUR Strings of Passion?
WORKSHOP ON THE PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVITY

Learn the principles of creativity! Join me in Workshop #2 of the LIVE ONLINE PREVIEW SERIES to Launch the 2025 “Creative Resonance” program at Hip Harp Academy

WHAT: “What are YOUR Strings of Passion” workshop
WHEN: Sun. Jan. 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM EST
WHERE: Online,  REGISTER HERE

Sun. Jan. 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM EST 
Meet Your Muse
FREE WORKSHOP TO KICKSTART A YEAR OF CREATIVITY

Join me for a free workshop to kickstart your wondrous year!

WHAT: Meet Your Muse workshop
WHEN: Jan. 5, 2025
WHERE: Join the FREE WORKSHOP of “Meet Your Muse”

Deborah Henson-Conant, arms in the air, performing on electric harp at the Center for Arts in Natick - Photo ©2012 Robert W. Stegmaier

Sat. Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM EST

Get Out To Vote Brunch at the Burren

A Fundraiser Brunch for Kamala Harris for President & the Movement Voter PAC

WHAT: A Fundraiser Brunch for Kamala Harris for President & the Movement Voter PAC
WHEN: Sat Oct 19, at 11:00 AM EST
TIX: Get Your Tix at actblue.com/donate/gotvbrunchattheburren

Oct. 14-17, 2024 Hip Harp Academy KICKSTART WEEK

Get a peek inside the Academy

Join me for the KICKSTART WEEK of the 2024 Winter Quarter of Hip Harp Academy “Structure is Freedom” where you learn the nuts and bolts of the Hip Harp Academy – teaching you to improvise with your harp and free yourself from the notes on the page

WHAT: FREE Hip Harp Academy Kickstart Week
WHEN: Mon. Oct 14 – Thu. Oct 17, 2024
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/kickstart-week-optin

Oct. 7-13, 2024 FREE 5-DAY Harp Improv Adventure

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join me for the 2024 5-Day Harp Improv Adventure where you learn to improvise with your harp and free yourself from the notes on the page

WHAT: FREE 5-Day Harp Improv Adventure
WHEN: Oct 7-13 – With Daily 15-minute self-paced trainings, 2 catch-up days and replays – so no worries if you miss a day. PLUS … PRIZES!!
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/5dhic-optin

Deborah Henson-Conant, arms in the air, performing on electric harp at the Center for Arts in Natick - Photo ©2012 Robert W. Stegmaier

Sat. Oct 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST

FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘Structure is Freedom’

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join me for a FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘Structure is Freedom” where you can see how structures could give you Freedom from the notes on the page.

WHAT: FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘Structure is Freedom”
WHEN: Sat Oct 12, at 3:30 PM EST
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/58132

Thu. Oct. 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST

Harp Improv Adventure LIVE Q&A SESSION

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Harp Improv Adventure LIVE Q&A Session to talk about the exciting things you can use creativity in your life.

WHAT: LIVE Q&A Session
WHEN: Thu Oct. 1o, 2024
WHERE: Register to join the FREE LIVE Q&A Session

Sun. Sep 15, 2024  

Verena Jochum premieres

Deborah Henson-Conant’s “Soñando en Español” 

Summer Music · Saarbrücken, Germany

Verena Jochum is both a musician and a storyteller. For the last year we’ve been working together to prepare the world premiere of the solo version of “Soñando en Español” — a 3-Movement suite for harp, which Verena will present this weekend.

WHAT: Verena Jochum’s ‘Summer Music’ Concert
WHEN: Sun. Sep 15, 2024 · 5 PM CEST
WHERE: Schinkelkirche, Kirchstraße, Saarbrücken-Bischmisheim, Germany (Directions)
FEE: Free admission

DHC Performing LIVE!

Sat. Aug. 17, 2024

The Old Vienna Kaffeehaus Revival

Westborough, MA

Come celebrate the heyday of the “Old Vienna Kaffeehaus” – a tiny music venue with a huge impact on the New England folk music scene. The “OVK Reunion” is a full day of performances from 1:00 – 9:00 pm. 18 musical sets with MC’s and poets in between. I’m scheduled to play around 4:40 pm.  

This is a donation “pay what you want” event. To attend virtually or in person – just make a reservation and pay what you want.

 Once you reserve you’ll get all the details: the address, timing of acts, and how to attend on line.

WHAT: The Old Vienna Kaffeehaus Revival
WHEN: Sat. Aug. 17, 2024
WHERE: Westborough, MA
INFO: Click here to see the line-up & reserve your spot:https://0830club.com/ovk/

Deborah Henson-Conant, arms in the air, performing on electric harp at the Center for Arts in Natick - Photo ©2012 Robert W. Stegmaier

Sat. Aug. 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST

“Merceditas” for Lever Harp 
Composer’s Breakdown​​​​​​​

FREE Training with Deborah Henson-Conant

In this webinar, composer Deborah Henson-Conant (“DHC”) walks you through her composition “Merceditas” — the romantic waltz that is a companion piece to Baroque Flamenco.

WHAT: Merceditas (for Lever Harp) – Composer’s Breakdown​​​​​​​ – FREE Music Training
WHEN: Sat Aug 10, at 3:00 PM EST
SHEET MUSIC: Purchase ‘Merceditas’ in advance at HipHarp.com/buy
WHERE: Register here to join the FREE WEBINAR

LIVE! IN-PERSON! 3-DAY RETREAT

LIMITED SEATS! JOIN NOW!
Thu. Jul. 25 to Sat. Jul. 27, 2024
3-DAY HARP RETREAT

Imagine your creative confidence, your joy of improv, your knowledge of music theory, and your experience of FUN at the harp EXPANDS – with every note you play – as you PLAY, PLAY, PLAY for 3 days together!

WHAT: 3-DAYS LIVE in PERSON Harp Retreat
WHEN: Thu. Jul. 25 to Sat. Jul. 27, 2024
WHERE: The Oak Street Center – 433 Oak Street – Chattanooga, TN 37403
WHO IS THIS FOR:
Harpists from Fledgling to Professional
INFO & REGISTRATION: 3-DAY HARP RETREAT with Deborah Henson-Conant

Thu. Jul. 18 – Sun. Jul. 21, 2024

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT

Somerset Folk Harp Festival

Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant will conduct different harp workshops for harpists of all levels and will perform at the festival concert.

WHAT: SOMERSET FOLK HARP FESTIVAL 2024
WHERE: Parsippany, NJ  BUY TIX NOW
WHEN: Thu. Jul. 18 – Sun. Jul. 21, 2024

 

LIVE! IN-PERSON! HALF DAY WORKSHOP

Thu. Jul. 18, 2024

CREATE A PERFORMANCE THAT CONNECTS

Workshop by Deborah Henson-Conant

Learn to play the notes with any great teacher – but to create a performance that truly connects – at any technical level – that takes the magic of “DHC” – known worldwide as one of the most innovative and authentic harpist-performers, storytellers, and performance coaches – specifically for harpists.

WHAT: CREATE A PERFORMANCE THAT CONNECTS Harp Workshop
WHEN: Thu. Jul. 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: Somerset Folk Harp Festival – Parsippany, NJ
WHO IS THIS FOR:
Harpists from Fledgling to Professional
INFO & REGISTRATION: CREATE A PERFORMANCE THAT CONNECTS

Mon. Jul. 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST

Blues Jam Harp Challenge Grand Prize Drawing

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Blues Jam Challenge Grand Prize Drawing and see who will get FREE 3 months of the Academy.

WHAT: Grand Prize Drawing
WHEN: Mon Jul. 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM EST
WHERE: Register on the 5-Day Blues Challenge Optin Page to access the Zoom Room link for the Grand Prize Drawing

Mon. Jul. 15, 2024 at 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM EST

Hip Harp Academy Orientation

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Hip Harp Academy Orientation to learn about the summer quarter of Hip Harp Academy – The Power of Pattern.

WHAT:  Hip Harp Academy Orientation
WHEN: Mon Jul. 15, 2024, 11:30 AM & 4:30 PM EST
WHERE: Register on the 5-Day Blues Challenge Optin Page to access the Zoom Room link for the Orientation

Deborah Henson-Conant, arms in the air, performing on electric harp at the Center for Arts in Natick - Photo ©2012 Robert W. Stegmaier

Sat. July 13, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST

FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘The Power of Pattern’

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join me for a FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘The Power of Pattern” where you can see how patterns could give you Freedom to from the notes on the page.

WHAT: FREE WEBINAR of the Intro of ‘The Power of Pattern”
WHEN: Sat July 13, at 3:30 PM EST
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/57109

July 8-14, 2024 FREE 5-DAY Blues Jam Harp Challenge

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

You still have a chance to join me for the 2024 5-Day Blue Jam Harp Challenge where you learn to JAM with your harp and free yourself from the notes on the page

WHAT: 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: July 8-14 – With Daily 15-minute self-paced trainings, 2 catch-up days and replays – so no worries if you miss a day. PLUS … PRIZES!!
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/5dbjhc-opt-in

Thu. Jul. 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST

Blues Jam Harp Challenge LIVE Q&A SESSION

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for the Blues Jam Challenge LIVE Q&A Session to talk about the exciting things you can use creativity in your life.

WHAT: LIVE Q&A Session
WHEN: Thu Jul. 11, 2024
WHERE: Register to join the FREE Creativity Challenge LIVE Q&A Session

Mon. May 20, 2024

“THE GOLDEN CAGE” SCREENING

“The Golden Cage” is a new award-winning musical by Deborah Henson-Conant. In 2022 it was featured in the CreateTheater Festival in NYC where it won awards for Best Actor, Most Innovative Production, and Best Musical Score.

WHAT: “The Golden Cage” musical – Screening
WHEN: Mon. May 20, 2024. 7 PM EST
WHERE: YouTube
INFO & REGISTRATION: Learn more about The Golden Cage

Sat. – Sun. May 4-5, 2024  

Cardiff Camac Harp Weekend 2024

Deborah Henson-Conant · Telynau Vining Harps

Watch Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant’s concert and workshop as she joins the 25th year of partnership between Telynau Vining Harps and Camac Harps.

WHAT: Deborah Henson-Conant live at Cardiff Camac Harp Weekend 2024
WHEN: Sat. – Sun. May 4 – 5, 2024
(Sun May 5, 9:00 AM – WORKSHOP)
(Sun May 5, 4:00 PM – CONCERT)
WHERE: Howell’s School Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2YD (Directions)
REGISTRATION: Fill out this  > booking form <  and mail it to info@camacharps.co.uk

Mon. Apr. 22, 2024  Hip Harp Academy Spring Quarter

“GROUNDED EXPANSION” Quarter

CLASSES STARTED – REGISTER NOW

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Hip Harp Academy Membership
WHEN: Classes Started
WHERE: Online, worldwide Learn more and register here

Apr 21-27, 29-30: Midi-Harp Composing Retreat (Private)

Stay Tuned for New Arrangements from this Retreat!

Shhhhh!  Deborah will be sequestered in Paris with the one-and-only CAMAC Midi-Harp working on new arrangement for harp!

WHAT: Private Midi-Harp Retreat
WHEN: April 21-27 and April 29 & 30
WHERE: CAMAC – Paris
Stay tuned for new arrangements. The pieces Deborah’s hoping to work on in this retreat include solo harp arrangements of:  My Mother’s Mexican Hat, Siana’s Dream: The Music Box, Brubecker, Jazz-Harp Versions of “Modulation Staircase,” and tunes from the DHC Songbook like You Have a Voice, Sous Chef.  Will she get them all arranged in these few days? Probably not …. but we can hope!

Sat. – Sun. Apr. 27 -28, 2024  

“Harp Spring Days”

Deborah Henson-Conant

Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant will perform with the harp ensemble and she will also conduct game-like workshops “Califypso” and “You Have A Voice.”

WHAT: Deborah Henson-Conant live at Harp Spring Days 2024
WHEN: Sat. – Sun. Apr. 27 – 28, 2024
(Sun. Apr. 28, 1:00 PM – Animation by Deborah Henson-Conant)
(Sun. Apr. 28, 4:00 PM – Deborah Henson-Conant concert with harp ensemble)
WHERE: Institut Royal Supérieur de Musique et de Pédagogie, Namur, Belgium (Directions)
INFO & REGISTRATION: >> Get your tickets here <<

Sat. Apr. 20, 2024  

“Night of a 1000 Strings”

Deborah Henson-Conant · Dutch Harp Festival

Grammy-nominated harpist Deborah Henson-Conant will join the ‘largest harp orchestra’ during her performance. You can also join her workshop to learn harp performance, get personal tips, and improve your musical skills in a peaceful setting.

WHAT: Deborah Henson-Conant live at Dutch Harp Festival 2024
WHEN: Sat. Apr. 20, 2024
WHERE: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (Directions)
INFO PAGE: >> https://www.hipharp.com/blog/54636 <<

FESTIVAL: >> Get your tickets here <<
DEBORAH’S WORKSHOP: >> Get your tickets here <<

MON-FRI. APR. 8-14, 2024 – FREE

2024 Baroque Flamenco 5-Day Challenge 

Join the exciting NEW 5-Day “Baroque Flamenco” Challenge and learn to play the “Bones” of this popular piece by using a simple Blueprint – it’s an experience in FREEDOM and FULL SELF-EXPRESSION!

WHAT: “Baroque Flamenco” 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: Mon-Fri. Apr. 8-14, 2024
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: Baroque Flamenco 5-Day Harp Challenge

Thu. MAR. 19, 2024  • 4:00 – 5:00 EDT
Deborah Henson-Conant on
HANGIN’ WITH THE HARP

A special Q&A session hosted by Atlanta Harp Center with Deborah Henson-Conant covering a variety of topics to keep you inspired and excited with the harp.

WHAT: HANGIN’ WITH THE HARP
WHEN: TUE. Mar. 19  •  4:00 – 5:00 EST
WHERE: Join via Zoom or watch the replay at Atlanta Harp Center Facebook, YouTube,

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Sat. MAR. 9, 2024  • 2:30 – 6:30 EST
CREATIVE RESONANCE IMMERSION

A special 4-Hour workshop to develop your own creativity practice through my signature program, the “Strings of Passion” – the 7 principles that take you from creative impulse to creative expression.

WHAT: Half-Day Creativity Immersion Workshop
WHEN: Sat. Mar. 9  •   2:30 – 6:30 EST
WHERE: Online at The Creative Resonance Project
WHO IS THIS FOR:
Everyone who wants more creative expression in their life. 

Sat. February 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm ET

DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT • BOSTON AREA

Were YOU there? I’d LOVE your feedback!

An intimate SOLO SHOW with Electric Harp, Voice, Stories & Humor

WHAT: DEBORAH HENSON-CONANT (Grammy-nominated electric harp virtuoso)
WHERE: TCAN (The Center for Arts in Natick, MA)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 | 8:00 pm ET

 

This Valentine’s Day:
DATING ADVICE for DEBORAH
Sat. Feb. 10 – Wed. Feb. 13, 2024

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I would love to hear your valuable dating advice. Or your terrible dating advice. Or the dating advice your great aunt Susan gave you. Or the advice you wish you’d taken but didn’t.

Once a year I offer you the opportunity to give me all the advice you want about dating!

Advise before Feb. 14 and you get a micro-video-valentine!

After Feb. 13 you can still give me advice, but I just won’t have time to create your micro-video-Valentine.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
JAN. 29  THE CREATIVE RESONANCE PROJECT

A 10-Week Creativity Program
for Harpists …. and all Other Creatives

For the first time in 2024 Hip Harp Academy is opening its doors to EVERYONE with a creative longing – for the first program of the year: The Creative Resonance Project – 10 weeks of Discovery using the 7 “Strings of Passion” – the 7 principles that take you from creative impulse to creative expression.

WHAT: 10 Week Creativity Program
WHEN: Jan. 29 – Mar. 31, 2024
WHERE: Non-Harpists: The Creative Resonance Project // Harpists:  Hip Harp Academy  

JAN. 21  The Power of YOUR Creative Resonance

An Intro to Creative Resonance Project from Deborah Henson-Conant

Join me for a FREE online creativity training to learn the 7 Strings of Passion and how to practice them in every part of your life.

WHAT: FREE Creative WEBINAR
WHEN: Jan. 21, 2024
WHERE: Register for ‘The Power of Your Creative Resonance’ webinar

JAN. 18  5-Day Creativity Challenge LIVE Q&A

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for 5-Day Creativity Challenge LIVE Q&A Session to talk about the exciting things you can use creativity in your life.

WHAT: LIVE Q&A Session
WHEN: Jan. 18, 2024
WHERE: Join or watch the replay of FREE Creativity Challenge LIVE Q&A Session

JAN. 15 – 20  FREE 5-DAY Creativity Challenge

For Harpists, Musicians, Artists – and all those longing for more Creative Expression in their lives

Join me for 5-Day Creativity Adventure to Challenge your assumptions about yourself expand your creative expression for 2024!

WHAT: FREE 5-Day Creativity Challenge
WHEN: Jan. 15-20, 2024
WHERE: Join the  FREE 5-Day Vision-to-Action Creativity Challenge  

JAN. 14  Meet Your Muse

FREE WORKSHOP TO KICKSTART A YEAR OF CREATIVITY

Join me for a free workshop to kickstart your wondrous year!

WHAT: Meet Your Muse workshop
WHEN: Jan. 14, 2024
WHERE: Join or watch the replay of Meet Your Muse workshop

PREVIOUS EVENTS in 2021 – 2023

OCT. 9 – 13  FREE 5-DAY Harp Improv Challenge

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join me for the 2023 5-Day Harp Improv Challenge where you learn to free yourself from the notes on the page!!

WHAT: 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: Oct. 9-13 (plus Grand Prize Challenge Oct. 16)
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/5dhic-optin

Sat. Oct. 7 & Sun. Oct. 8, 2023  

Two Hip Harps in Concert with the Salzburg Symphony

Deborah Henson-Conant, Evelyn Huber, Maista Elisabeth Fuchs & Philharmonie Salzburg

Tix on Sale NOW

Two Harpist/Composer/Performers Evelyn Huber and Deborah Henson-Conant team up with Maestra Elisabeth Fuchs and the Salzburg Symphony for a concert that celebrates the creativity and power of women in music with a full program of virtuosic new concert music by Deborah Henson-Conant and Evelyn Huber for harp(s!) and orchestra.

WHAT: Two Hip Harps in Concert with Philharmonie Salzburg
WHEN: Sat. Oct. 7 & Sun. Oct. 8, 2023
WHERE: Great Festival Hall, Salzburg, Austria. Learn More & Get Tickets Here

May 8, 2023  Harp Academy Spring Quarter  

Early Enrollment OPEN NOW

If you are a harpist committed to freeing yourself from the notes on the page, join Hip Harp Academy to develop a strong foundation in improvisation – with fundamental skills and frameworks to empower YOUR self-expression- whether you’re a Fledgling player or Professional – whether your passion is therapeutic playing or jazz, the fundamental principles of improv free you from the notes on the page.

WHAT: Academy Membership
WHEN: Enrollment open now – Warmup Week begins May 1, 2023
WHERE: Learn more and register here

Thu. April 27, 2O23   

FREE World Premiere of “The Golden Cage”
A new musical by Deborah Henson-Conant

RSVP at GoldenCageMusic.com

 When my new musical, “The Golden Cage” was chosen for the 2022 CreateTheater festival in NYC, I was excited – but when the new Streaming Musicals network chose it for their catalog and came on board to film it, I was over the moon.

RSVP Now for the FREE World Premiere on April 27!

WHAT: Streaming World Premiere of “The Golden Cage”
WHEN: Thu. April 27, 2023
WHERE: Learn More Here and RSVP Here

Wed. Apr. 13, 2023 – 7 pm EDT  

An Evening with TEDxNatick 

Tix on Sale Now

This evening salon, promises great opportunities to catch up with these speakers from past TEDxNatick events, and hear what they are up to now – including ME!  To see my 2018 TEDx talk go to TEDxDHC.com

WHAT: An Evening with TEDxNatick – A TEDx Salon
WHEN: Wed. Apr. 13 at 7 pm EDT
WHERE: TCAN (Center for Arts in Natick, MA) Purchase Tickets Here

Sun. Jan. 8, 2023 – 2:30 pm EST  

Pop-up Private Screening of “The Golden Cage”

Join the “First to Know” list for private screenings and other pop-up events

“The Golden Cage” is a new award-winning musical by Deborah Henson-Conant. In 2022 it was featured in the CreateTheater Festival in NYC where it won awards for Best Actor, Most Innovative Production and Best Musical Score.  Now it’s about to be released as a film on the Streaming Musicals network. Come join us for private pop-up screening of the newest edit as we prepare the film for release!

WHAT: “The Golden Cage” musical – Pop-up Private Screening
WHEN: Sun. Jan. 8 at 2;30 pm EST (time subject to change)
WHERE: Join the “First to Know” list at the button above for access to the Screening

Sat. Jan. 7, 2023 – 2:30 pm EST  

“Meet Your Muse” Interactive Creativity Workshop

Register Now for FREE

Do you wish you had a MUSE? Someone who fills you with passion, who leads you to LIVE your truest creative life? Well, you DO have a muse – and that muse is inside you, waiting to show you the way to your greatest creative expression … waiting for YOU to show up.

This online event is open to all – artists, musicians, writers, dreamers – anyone with the smallest hint of an artist’s soul who wants to take that hint and live it full out.

WHAT: “Meet Your Muse” FREE 2-Hour Creativity Workshop for Harpists
WHEN: Sat. Jan. 7 at 2;30 pm EST
WHERE: Learn more and register here

South Paris, MaineSat. Oct 8, 2022

LIVE in Concert at the Barn!

Tickets on sale NOW!

WHAT: Deborah Henson-Conant Live in Concert
WHERE: The Celebration Barn, 190 Stock Farm Rd. South Paris, ME
WHEN: Saturday, Oct 8, 2022
BOX OFFICE: 207-743-8452
GET TIX ONLINE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deborah-henson-conant-live-tickets-394440581397
PRESS RELEASE: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/47028

SEPT. 26 – 30  FREE 5-DAY Harp Improv Challenge

For all levels from Fledgling to Professional

Join me for the 2022 5-Day Harp Improv Challenge where you learn to free yourself from the notes on the page!!

WHAT: 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: Sept. 26-30 (plus Grand Prize Challenge Oct. 1 & 2)
WHERE: Join FREE: https://www.hipharp.com/5dhic-challenge

THU MAY 20, 2021 – 6 PM EDT – ONLINE

“VISION MUSIC” Workshop

This one-hour play-along workshop for harpists is sponsored by HARPS, ETC. 

WHAT: 1-HOUR PLAY-ALONG Workshop
WHEN: 6pm ET (3pm PT) – Thu. May 20
WHERE: To Register: REGISTER AT HARPS ETC.

Please note: this event is sponsored by Harps, Etc. so if you have questions about it, please connect with them, as we don’t have any details other than what you see above.  Hope to see you there!

WEEKLY – JANUARY – JUNE
Every THU at 4:30 PM EDT – ONLINE

Virtual Harp Play-along Jam (FREE!)

HARP Time LIVE with DHC! 

A virtual harp jam every Thursday! Each session lasts about an hour. We do play-alongs, or learn one thing that people can put into play. No stress, just fun! FREE and Online. For harp players - but others are welcome with or without instruments.

WHAT: HARP Time LIVE with DHC!
WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY at 4:30 pm EDT - until further notice
LEARN MORE HERE
=> REGISTER NOW FOR FREE <=

WEEKLY on MONDAYS – 11AM & 4:30PM EDT – ONLINE

MEMBERS-ONLY Academy Masterclass-Chats

In this Members-Only Hip Harp Academy event, students meet with DHC to ask questions, get coaching, share their takeaways and share community.

WHAT: Weekly Academy Masterclass-Chat
WHEN: EVERY Monday at 11AM & 5:30PM – Pre-Chat, Masterclass Chat, and Membership Salon Community Chat
WHERE: To join this community of harpists worldwide with training from one of the world’s living harp masters, Learn more about Hip Harp Academy – and Check the current Academy Specials

MON-FRI. APR. 12-17, 2021 – ONLINE

5-Day Challenge (FREE access until APR. 23)

“Baroque Flamenco” Challenge

 

Join the exciting NEW 5-Day “Baroque Flamenco” Challenge and learn to play the “Bones” of this popular piece by using a simple Blueprint – it’s an experience in FREEDOM and FULL SELF-EXPRESSION!

In addition to adding a new piece to your repertoire, you also learn:

  1. How to turn the piece into an Improv Warmup
  2. How to adapt it for therapeutic situations
  3. What your next steps are to take it beyond the page to the next level
  4. How to start using OTHER Blueprints to expand your creativity

WHAT: “Baroque Flamenco” 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: Mon-Fri. Apr. 12-17, 2021 (FREE ACCESS until midnight April 23rd)
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/bfchallenge

SUN. FEB. 28, 2021 – 3:30PM EST – ONLINE

LIVE Webinar (FREE)

Structure IS Freedom – An Intro to Blueprints for Creativity

My new immersion class series for harpists, “Blueprints for Creativity” is all about simple structures that release and support your creativity. In this FREE webinar you’ll get an overview of these creative structures & start learning how to use them.
 
WHAT: Structure IS Freedom (FREE) Webinar
WHEN: Sun. Feb. 28, 2021 at 3:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/40681

NOTE: Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

SATURDAY FEB. 13, 2021 – 3:30PM EST – ONLINE

FREE LIVE Webinar – ENCORE Presentation

20 Seconds of LOVE – An Intro to Video Valentines

In this FREE Creative WEBINAR you’ll learn how to create a Personalized Video Valentine that combines your spoken message & music. You get the step-by-step directions and a creative recipe to use over and over!

WHAT: 20 Seconds of LOVE  Webinar – FREE Live Encore Presentation
WHEN: Sat. Feb. 13, 2021 at 3:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/32488
NOTE: Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

SUN. FEB. 7, 2021 – 3:30PM EST – ONLINE

FREE LIVE Webinar

20 Seconds of LOVE

In this FREE Creative WEBINAR you’ll learn how to create a Personalized Video Valentine that combines your spoken message & music. You get the step-by-step directions – and a creative recipe to use over and over!

WHAT: 20 Seconds of LOVE – Webinar
WHEN: Sun. Feb. 7, 2021 at 3:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/32488
NOTE: Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

SAT. JAN. 30, 2021 – 4:30PM EST – ONLINE

FREE Webinar LIVE ENCORE

What are YOUR Strings of Passion?

In this FREE Creative WEBINAR you’ll learn how you can use the 7 Strings of Passion to turn every moment into an opportunity for Creative Expression. I offered this SAME webinar LIVE last week, but the participants liked it so much, that I decided to do it again this week. It’s called an ENCORE and not a REPLAY, because I’m going to present it LIVE again.

WHAT: What are Your Strings of Passion – Webinar
WHEN: Sat. Jan. 30, 2021 at 4:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/blog/40234
NOTE: Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

FRI. JAN. 29, 2021 – 1:00 PM EST – ONLINE

LIVE Interview – LunART

Creative Path to Freedom

LunART LIVE explores the many facets of women in the arts with outstanding guest speakers, and engaging live online Q&A’s with experts in the field.

WHAT: Live interview with Ivy at LunART
WHEN: Fri. Jan. 29, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
WATCH HERE: https://www.lunartfestival.org/live

SUN. JAN. 24, 2021 – 3:30PM EST – ONLINE

FREE Webinar

What are YOUR Strings of Passion?

In this FREE Creative WEBINAR you’ll learn how you can use the 7 Strings of Passion to turn every moment into an opportunity for Creative Expression.

WHAT: What are Your Strings of Passion – Webinar
WHEN: Sun. Jan. 24, 2021 at 3:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: COMING SOON!
NOTE: Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

SUN. JAN. 17, 2021 – 3:30PM EST – ONLINE

FREE Webinar

Power-Start Your Creative Day

Creative habits can set you up for the day, connect you with your talents, warm up your body and your mind. In this webinar, I share my own power-start, how I start each day to set the creative tone.

WHAT: Power-Start Your Day FREE Training
WHEN: Sun. Jan. 17, 2021 at 3:30PM EST -OR- Watch the REPLAY later
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION:https://www.hipharp.com/blog/25332
NOTE:
Registration includes LIVE event and REPLAY, so if you can’t attend live, sign up for the training and watch later!

THU. JAN. 7, 2021 – 4:30 PM EDT – ONLINE

Virtual Harp Play-along Jam (FREE!)

HARP Time LIVE with DHC! 

A virtual harp jam every Thursday! Each session lasts about an hour. We do play-alongs, or learn one thing that people can put into play. No stress, just fun! FREE and Online. For harp players - but others are welcome with or without instruments.

WHAT: HARP Time LIVE with DHC!
WHEN: EVERY THURSDAY at 4:30 pm EDT - until further notice
LEARN MORE HERE
=> REGISTER NOW FOR FREE <=

MON-FRI. JAN. 4-8, 2021 – ONLINE

A FREE 5-Day Challenge

Vision-to-Action Breakthrough Challenge

Join the exciting NEW 5-Day “Vision-to-Action” Challenge to set your Vision, Goals & Action Plan for 2021. MUSIC unleashes your Vision. VISION empowers your GOALS. And as your goals transform into ACTIONS, your vision comes to life. Learn more & Sign up NOW.

WHAT: Vision-to-Action 5-Day Challenge
WHEN: Mon-Fri. Jan. 4-8, 2021
WHERE: Online, Worldwide
INFO & REGISTRATION: https://www.hipharp.com/vision-action-challenge

MON. JAN. 4, 2021 – 11AM & 5:30PM EDT – ONLINE

MEMBERS-ONLY Academy Chats

In this Members-Only Hip Harp Academy event, students meet with DHC to ask questions, get coaching, share their takeaways and share community.

WHAT: Weekly Academy Masterclass-Chat
WHEN: EVERY Mon. at 11AM & 5:30PM – Pre-Chat, Masterclass Chat, and Salon Community Chat
WHERE: To join this community of harpists worldwide with training from one of the world’s living harp masters, Learn more about Hip Harp Academy.

To see event listings for events that already happened, click the year: 2018 – 2020
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"5-DAY Harp IMPROV Challenge"  A FREE Training 
from  Deborah Henson-Conant  

Learn the First Step of Freedom: Free Yourself from Reading the Notes on the Page.  Register here to join the challenge

Woohoo! You'r Registered for the 2022 "5-Day Harp Improv" Challenge!