Harpist Shelley Fairplay

01/10/2026

Ever feel like you’re not making progress fast enough? It’s time to stop being so hard on yourself and embrace the power of spiral learning.

We often put immense pressure on ourselves to master new skills the very first time we try them, but that’s just not how growth works. Real learning is a process of circling back, revisiting, and deepening our understanding over time. You are doing just fine exactly where you are, and your journey is perfect, regardless of the pace.

If you’re ready to start your musical journey with that gentle, spiral approach, head over to fairplayharpschool.com. You can subscribe there to grab a free starter pack of PDF downloads to help you begin. Whether online, in person, or at a festival, I can't wait to connect with you.

01/10/2026

Play With the Melody – Harpist’s Compass Week 40 - Explore melodic variations and countermelodies in this self-led £25 IMMERSION, or continue with the complete three-part arranging series. - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/spiralling_shoots-5818230

25/09/2026

24/09/2026

Obsessing over future goals can drain the passion right out of the creative process. True growth comes from listening deeply and engaging with the sound right in front of you. Focus on the present moment, embrace the journey of daily practice, and rediscover why playing music is supposed to be enjoyable. This perspective shifts the focus from the destination to the beauty of the craft itself.

22/09/2026

Make a Simple Melody Your Own – From the Ordinary to the Extraordinary! Harpist’s Compass Week 39. Practical ideas for adding harmony beneath the melody, plus Friday’s live session and the option to join the full three-part arranging series.- https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/spiralling_shoots-5817925

20/09/2026

🎶 Dynamic Harps Starts This Monday—Come and Join Us! - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/m0ow6qjdbw-5817850

19/09/2026

🎶 Dynamic Harps Starts This Monday—Come and Join Us! Daytime and evening ensembles begin on 21st September—and there’s still time to join us! - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/m0ow6qjdbw-5817365

14/09/2026

🎃 Spooky Tunes & Autumn Moods – join me this Wednesday! 10 creative starting points, unusual harp sounds and lots of musical experimenting! - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/spiralling_shoots-5817718

14/09/2026

Pedal harp curious or pedal-change frustrated? Harpist’s Compass 38 is here! Explore the pedals with growing confidence + join Friday’s live bonus session. - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/spiralling_shoots-5817713

14/09/2026

🎶 Three Ways to Join Dynamic Harps This Autumn! - https://mailchi.mp/harpwales.com/m0ow6qjdbw-5817364