Ep 20: Karina Gourlay

Karina is a highly experienced top-tier musician, and in this episode she shares what it has been like to become a learner harpist. From those very first steps, to playing with others and setting new creative goals. We chat about starting out, choosing (and falling in love with) different harps, and how online community and in-person events can completely transform your learning.In this episode:• How Karina first got into the harp, and why it kept calling her back• Starting online with Little Harp Social (and why technique foundations matter)• Buying harps in the UK and learning what you actually love in an instrument• Using projects, recording, and looping to stay motivated and make progress• Playing with others, including orchestral experiences, and why it can level up your harping fastIf you want inspiration to stay curious, keep learning, and stay connected to other harpists as you grow, this chat will leave you feeling energised and full of ideas.Host: Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and founder of How To HarpGuest: Karina - Learner HarpistEnjoying the show? New episodes weekly.Follow/subscribe and share with a harp friend.Learn with us: https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)#HowToHarp #HowToHarpPodcast #HeatherDownieHarpist #LearnerHarpist #HarpJourney