My 5 tips for starting the new season calmly, practically… and without pressure!
Newsletter - August 2026
1. Sort and organise your sheet music
This is probably the perfect time for a little musical decluttering.
Separate the pieces you are currently playing, the ones you would like to revisit, and the ones you dream of learning one day.
It is also a great way to rediscover pieces you had completely forgotten about!
If you are not quite sure how to organise your sheet music notebook, I made a little video about it:
How to organise your sheet music notebook
2. Set yourself realistic goals
There is no need to decide that you are going to learn fifteen new pieces before Christmas!
Instead, start with a small list.
Choose one or two pieces you already know and would like to revisit to wake up your musical memory, and then add a few new pieces that you genuinely want to learn.
Most importantly, choose goals that you can realistically fit into your everyday life.
3. Re-establish a small routine
After several weeks of disrupted schedules, it can be difficult to immediately get back into regular practice.
There is no need to start with long practice sessions.
Ten to fifteen minutes at the harp several times a week can already make a big difference.
The important thing is simply to recreate that regular appointment with your instrument.
4. Use the new season to identify your little obstacles
Perhaps there is a piece you really love but always get stuck in at the same place.
Or perhaps there is a technique you would finally like to master.
Take a few minutes to write these little difficulties down.
This will give you a much clearer direction for the coming weeks and help you choose pieces according to what you really want to learn.
5. And above all… choose a piece that makes you happy!
Getting back into your routine should not turn into a list of extra homework.
Make room for at least one piece that you simply love, even if it is not particularly “educational”.
A film theme, a song, a melody you happened to hear, or simply a piece of music that makes you want to pick up your harp.
Because, after all, that is also why we play.
To learn, to improve… but above all, to make music.
I wish you all a wonderful end to the summer and a gentle, inspiring new season filled with music.
See you very soon around our harps.
Eve McTelenn - August 2026