Ep 5: Anna Dunwoodie

Heather sits down with Anna Dunwoodie in New Zealand for an inspiring conversation about her harp journey, from falling in love with the instrument as a child to building a vibrant harp community today. Anna shares stories of resilience, friendship, and the power of music to connect people, as well as practical encouragement for learners at every stage.In this episode:- Anna’s early beginnings with the harp in New Zealand- The challenges of learning when teachers and resources were scarce- Building community through harp festivals and events- Insights from performing and teaching across different settings- Anna’s advice to harp learners everywhere: why practice is always worth itGuest: Anna Dunwoody – harpist, teacher, and organiser at the heart of New Zealand’s harp communityHost: Heather Downie – Harpist, Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and founder of How To HarpEnjoying the show? New episodes weekly.Follow/subscribe and share with a harp friend.Learn with us:https://www.HowToHarp.com (membership, courses, retreats)