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 it

Guest: Anna Dunwoody – harpist, teacher, and organiser at the heart of New Zealand’s harp community

Host: Heather Downie – Harpist, Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and founder of How To Harp

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