Course Content

A truly inspirational summer harp camp.. Now expanded one day longer due to popular demand!

Benefit Concert for Star of Hope, helping needy children in Haiti. 7PM Monday evening June 21st. This concert will feature University of Arizona's HarpFusion, University of Utah's Harp Ensemble, harpists from the community and our campers in a Gala presentation to benefit earthquake victims in Haiti.

Creativity and Empowerment! Learn to celebrate your unique excellence. Dr. McLaughlin will empower each person with insights and techniques to help them become the most outstanding harpist possible.

Buddy Practice. An invention of AZ Harp Experience, this has got to be THE way to practice. Have a TA or buddy help you to focus and learn faster. This has become a favorite of all campers and it's FUN!

Jazz Harp. Learn to improvise and play off chord charts. An easy and fun welcome to the world of jazz. Perfect for all level of harpists.

Rhythm Rocks! The mark of a great musician is their rhythmic precision. We will hone your skills with fun and upbeat exercises and new ways to master this important skill.

Loose your fear of performing; The Power of Being in Visual. Do you know that awful feeling of stagefright, when you are sure you will have a memory slip. In this dynamic workshop, you will learn skills of Neuro Linguistic Programming which will see you through to great, relaxed performances. Loose your stress and enjoy performing!

Star-Studded Practice Habits: Terrific scales to improve your technique and the secret to performance success: Repair Points.

How to Shine on Stage: Be the Star that YOU Are! No matter where in the world you are performing, there are professional requirements that will enhance your success immeasurably. A fun look at what to do – and NOT to do including walking on, bowing, and presenting yourself in your most professional way.

Master Class. Welcome to the world of performance excellence. Perform your piece and receive valuable insights and feedback from Dr. Clayton, Dr. McLaughlin, and all your colleagues.

Inspirational Moments At The Pool! Every day will start with an insightful reframe on your day, plus tools and techniques to have you excel to your highest potential and be joyful in the process.

Theory Made Easy/ Shine some light on those crazy chords. The basics of music theory expressed in a logical, step-by-step process. Take all the mystery out of music theory, and see how easy it all is.

Pass on your light! Techniques to be a fabulous teacher. From setting up your own teaching studio to step-by-step approaches to teaching at all levels. Methods and secrets of inspired teaching.

How to Star at your Audition Be the professional that you are no matter how long you have played harp. The importance of appropriate dress, planning ahead, and preparation. 4:15 Move harps to rooms

What Made Them Stars? A look at the techniques and strengths of Salzedo, Grandjany, Renie and Russian harp schools and how to incorporate their concepts into your playing and teaching.

Star those placement exams! What you need to know on the road towards College, both in performance and theory placement. It's never too early to start your road to success.

Jazz Pizazz. How to improvise on the harp and play from chords. A hands-on approach to jazzing with your buddies.

Party time! Free afternoon at outlet malls with your harp buddies. Bonding and shopping!

Starring YOU onstage and awesome. Solo harp performance for the public.

Star Habits Dare to dream to reach your highest goals..... get inspired to aspire to your highest excellence.

Graduation Ceremony and shoot for the stars!

APPLY EARLY as there is limited space available.