Set a goal

Step one. Set a goal. Decide beforehand exactly what you want to accomplish over what time frame.  (play 3 or 4 measures perfectly 20 times within a 15-minute period).  Review. Each time it gets easier.

Step two. Set an appointment with your harp. Reward yourself when you meet your goal. (NEVER punish yourself when you don’t!) Play loud, play soft, vary the tempo. Keep yourself interested; 15 minutes can quickly expand into 30 and beyond.

Step three. Organize your music. Really concentrate on creating a system that works for you: notebooks, piles, alphabetical, favorites, most demanding, musical categories, etc.

Step four. Organize your harp room. Constance Whiteside says, “You are worth the time and expense to create a space that makes you feel good every time you walk into it.”

Step five. Set a half hour goal – and eventually longer. As you improve, you will be compelled to spend more time playing the harp rather than checking your email.
Most of all, DON’T GIVE UP!