Dawn's Light Album Release Concert

Come to Samantha Ballard's solo harp album release concert for her third album, Dawn's Light: An Octopath Traveler II Harp Collection! September 27, 2025 ...more

Samantha Blog

September 03, 20251 min read

DAWN'S LIGHT: AN OCTOPATH TRAVELER II HARP COLLECTION RELEASES SEPTEMBER 18

My new album, Dawn’s Light: An Octopath Traveler II Harp Collection, comes out on September 18, 2025! And, preorders are open TODAY! ...more

Samantha Blog

September 03, 20251 min read

DAWN'S LIGHT: AN OCTOPATH TRAVELER II HARP COLLECTION RELEASES SEPTEMBER 18

Get YOUR NAME In My New Album

My new album is almost done! You can get your name in my new album by becomign a patron by August 1. ...more

Samantha Blog

July 25, 20252 min read

Give Your Music More LIFE With Dynamics!

Instantly make your harp playing more expressive with dynamics! It can feel a little intimidating to play at different volumes at first, but in this post I'll give you some easy exercises to start exp... ...more

Samantha Blog

June 25, 20253 min read

The Secret to Natural-Looking Gesture 

Struggling with stiff or awkward hand movements at the harp? This post breaks down the concept of "gesture"—the flowing motion your hands make after playing a string—and my best tips to get more grace... ...more

Samantha Blog

May 12, 20254 min read

The Secret to Natural-Looking Gesture 

Live in Concert April 16 at the Park Theatre!

I’m excited to announce that I will once again be performing this April at the Park Theatre as part of Beeps ‘N Bops Winnipeg, presented by Bonus Stage! ...more

Samantha Blog

March 26, 20251 min read

Live in Concert April 16 at the Park Theatre!