With Joseph Sowa (Wizarding School for Composers)

Harp is one of the most confusing instruments to write for. My guest today is Danielle Kuntz, a contemporary harpist and harp notation coach, who regularly commissions and premieres new works for the harp. In today's episode she breaks down the 4 mistakes every composer should avoid when writing for harp.

Discussion points:

• How the harp is actually a new instrument
• Working with Composers as a harpist
• Introducing the four main challenges composers face when writing for harp
• Understanding harp pedals
• The physical mechanics of playing the harp
• The different registers and their resonance
• What composers write vs. what harpists play
• How to format a score to make easy for harpists to play
• Danielle's course on harp writing

Watch the interview below: