How to Manage Performance Anxiety for Harpists (Even With Shaky Hands)
Shaky hands and a racing heartbeat don’t mean you’re doomed to play poorly. Learn practical ways to prepare for performance anxiety as a harpist and play well even when you’re nervous. ...more
Samantha Blog
May 23, 2026•5 min read
This Boring Practice Trick Will Save Your Performance
This boring but effective practice trick will finally make your performances consistent. ...more
Samantha Blog
May 09, 2026•3 min read
Upcoming Concert with Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra May 24, 2026
Winnipeg Harpist Samantha Ballard opens for the Winnipeg Video Game Orchestra on Sunday, May 24 at Desautels Concert Hall. Tickets available now! ...more
Samantha Blog
April 29, 2026•1 min read
How to Fix Persistent Problem Spots
Struggling with the same mistakes in your music no matter how much you practice? Learn why “problem spots” keep going wrong and how to retrain your mind and body with simple techniques to play with co... ...more
Samantha Blog
April 25, 2026•7 min read
How to Hide Your Mistakes So No One Knows You Made Them
Successful performances aren't free of mistakes - they just sound like they are. Learn how to hide your mistakes so no one knows you made them. ...more
Samantha Blog
April 11, 2026•7 min read
Alicia from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Harp Cover)
A delicate harp version of Alicia, from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Original music by Lorien Testard and Alice Duport-Percier, harp cover by Samantha Ballard. ...more
Samantha Blog
April 10, 2026•2 min read