What harp technique do instructors emphasize at YAHS?
YAHS instructors feel strongly that most harp techniques share more common principles than differences, therefore no one technique, such as “Salzedo” or “Grandjany” is emphasized over any other. The goal at YAHS is on performing to the best of one’s ability by working with whatever technical foundation a student brings with them to the seminar. We believe that there are many ways to play well, and that by observing the varied technical backgrounds of the students who attend YAHS, all students will become more knowledgeable harpists. Home teachers who would like a student to focus on a specific technical element should let YAHS faculty know so that we can best help them.
