by Amanda Whiting | 22 Jun 2020 | Harp News
At the beginning of lockdown I was asked by Harp Column if I would like to have my own studio at Harp Column Academy. The Academy encompasses some of the most iconic harp teachers who I have grown up idolising. To be asked to be part of this platform was a true...
by Amanda Whiting | 15 Jun 2020 | Harp News
Last night my hubby and I performed a live instagram concert. We played some standards accompanied by a glass of wine and smiles. We really enjoyed ourselves. Have a look on my instagram feed to watch. Today I’m writing for my new books and album. Must make hay...
by Amanda Whiting | 8 Jun 2020 | Harp News
I’ve been so lucky to work with some amazing musicians and artists. I recently met the fantastic Rebecca Vasmant who has remixed my track After dark. The beautiful vocals of Naddya Albertsson have taken it to another level. I can’t wait for you to hear their...
by Amanda Whiting | 1 Jun 2020 | Harp News
Ive spent the last 10 weeks writing a new book for easy-intermediate jazz harp. Ive also finished my advanced book and am now working on the editing:) Collaborations are flowing and the most recent was with Tony Robinson on a piece he wrote called Suburbia. Its...
by Amanda Whiting | 26 May 2020 | Harp News
I had a great evening recording at home for drummer Tony Robinson who wrote a piece for me in 7 ..he never writes in 4! The piece called Suburbia starts with a hypnotic groove, opening out into an improvised area. It really is...
by Amanda Whiting | 18 May 2020 | Harp News
The last few weeks have been amazing for meeting people from across the world. Anna Dunwoodie, queen of harps in NZ invited me to chat to her friends and pupils across the seas. It’s a great group and we have a greatlaugh as well as learning lots about jazz!