***RE-UPLOAD - this is a re-upload of the original episode from 17th Oct 2025 as it was removed by Spotify (in error!! 🤦)

An inspiring chat about learning the harp later in life and finding joy in progress rather than perfection. A long-time member of the How To Harp community, Kathy shares her journey from receiving her very first harp as a surprise gift to building her YouTube channel Prime Time Harpist and connecting with harp learners all over the world.

In this episode:

• Kathy’s story of how a birthday surprise started her harp journey

• Building community and confidence through sharing music online

• Finding calm and focus when performing

• Learning to let go of perfectionism and enjoy the process

• Encouragement and advice for harpists at every stage

Host: Heather Downie - Harpist, Principal Scottish Harp Tutor at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and founder of How To Harp

Guest: Kathy Lowe - learner harpist and creator of the Prime Time Harpist YouTube channel

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