Course Description

“This training is AMAZING! Loving the material so much! …. There is now so much more to weave into my compositions.” Shannon, Port Townsend WA

Why Learn World Harp Techniques?

World Harp Techniques are fascinating and fun to learn. You’ll experience a massive boost in your playing and creativity immediately.

World Harp Technique (WHT) courses:

  • are instantly available online when you purchase. No need to download!
  • suitable for any style and any level of playing
  • bring power and originality to your harp playing techniques
  • instantly bring your music to life!
  • unlock the true power of the harp and reveal your unique voice

WHT AFRICA, goes in-depth into African harp techniques, co-taught by 2 African harp masters, Daniel Berkman (West African harp: kora) & Temesgen Hussein (East African harp: krar & begena)

WHT Course Components:

  • 6 pre-recorded trainings of 2+ hours each
  • Summary videos of each session
  • Bonus videos on special topics + Q&A sessions
  • gorgeous eBook of scores of the techniques covered. Minimal notation reading required, many pictures!
  • invitation to join our Private WHT Facebook Page where you can meet with other world harpists to share your inspiration and questions with!

Founder of Bright Knowledge Guild's Virtual Harp Summit & Bright Knowledge Harp Circle

Dr. Diana Rowan

As a teacher and performer, my greatest goal is to make lasting transformation real. This is very practical: I get my students to play better, with more power, confidence and sheer artistry. For my audiences, I take them on a deep internal journey, and they find themselves changed forever.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    World Harp Techniques

    • WHT Africa

    • WHT AFRICA session 1 with Daniel Berkman & Diana Rowan full WebEx version

    • WHT AFRICA session 1, part 2

    • Tutorial On Our First Kumbengo

    • Adding Bb To Our 1st Kumbengo

    • WHT AFRICA session 2 with Temesgen Hussein & Diana Rowan

    • World Harp Techniques AFRICA session 3 part 1

    • World Harp Techniques AFRICA session 3 part 2

    • Tutorial On The Full Kumbengo!

    • Ethiopian Harp Questions & Answers with Temesgen

    • World Harp Techniques AFRICA session 5 part 1 with Diana Rowan (harp only day)

    • World Harp Techniques AFRICA session 5 part 2 with Diana Rowan (harp only day)

    • World Harp Techniques AFRICA session 6
  • 2

    iPhone recording of WHT AFRICA session 2 in large screen (Temesgen’s side only)

    • Part 1

    • Part 2

    • Part 3

    • Part 4

    • Part 5

    • Part 6
  • 3

    Bonus videos

    • WHT Overview Summary Video: Africa

    • WHT Overview: Africa