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#harpril Day 19
What I’m most proud of...
Always difficult, when you work hard to don’t often give yourself the chance to stop and think about what you’re doing with your life. But I think I’m most proud of just being able to do what I do - make a living out of music. It’s a tough world, the arts, but I’m managing to spend my time sharing music with others - either teaching or playing - and hopefully making their lives just a smidge happier for it.
This picture was taken at yesterday’s wedding @wotton_house_hotel - love the spring blossom arches and the fairy lights!
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#harpril Day 18 (I’m so far behind!!)
Packing Hack
There is no easy way to transport a harp. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked ‘Does it fold up?’ to which the answer is sadly, no. As a result, keeping everything else organised makes moving easier. I have a pilots’ case which fits my music, stand, strings, bottle of water, hairbrush, kindle... (all the essentials of being a harpist!!) which sits behind me when a play, attempting to keep me organised!
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#harpril Day 13 (I’m catching up!!)
Dream gig. This is going to sound strange - but I’ve never had a dream gig. I don’t really have dreams like that - because I’m terrified of never achieving them and then I would feel like a failure. So I don’t really have dreams. (Psychologists - read into that what you will!) However, what makes me buzz is getting a reaction. Whatever it might be. Sometimes it is someone recognising a tune and asking what it’s called. Or singing along. Or asking how the harp works because they’ve been watching and noticed my feet moving around. This thank you card symbolises that because what I always hope every time that I play is that someone will like it. Ok, not everyone - it’s not everyone’s thing. But one person would be nice. Not for the pat on the back for me. Just so I know I’ve made someone else’s life that little bit better, just for a moment.
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#harpril Day ... errr .... a few days ago!!
Favourite photo. This is a tough one. Not because I have lots to choose from. But because I truly hate having my photograph taken. As a result there’s not a lot of choice as they are all ‘action’ shots rather than the results of actual shoots as the idea of posing for photographs is my idea of hell. Yes, honestly, all of the photos of me on my feed are taken when I’m working - which just goes to show the talents of the photographers!! The only time I’ve had pro photographs taken the Harp wasn’t involved...!! Having said that, I do like this photo. Not because of how I look or anything, but because it reminds me of the little girl standing next to me. She stood there for ages and ages watching my fingers go up and down the strings. Her reaction to my playing made my day. I hope one day she takes up the harp...
📷 The wonderful @laurenceandella 🏠 @millbridgecourt 🎼
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#harpril Day 9 - I’m a harpist but....
I’ve also got a diploma in cake decorating! A couple of years ago I set myself the challenge of learning a new skill and this is what I got up to! It was a fabulous treat, especially having seen so many wonderful wedding cakes over the years. It certainly will never be a new business plan for me, but I love the chances that I get to get covered in icing sugar and food colouring!!
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#harpist #lifeofaharpist #cakedecorating #pmecakedecorating #pmecakecourse
#harpril Day 8 - Guilty Harp Pleasure
Gotta be Disney!! We grew up in the true cheesy Disney era, and it has stuck. Love the reactions you get too when you start playing on the harp 😂
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Nicola Veal
BA(Hons), PGCE, LTCL, CertGSMD(P)
