Star Edwards with her Classical Lever Harp

Star with her Classical Lever Harp

Star Edwards
Celtic Harp Music


Star Edwards with her  Electric Harp

Star with her electric Harpsicle harp

Star Edwards with her Celtic Harp

Star with her Celtic Harp

 

 

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Star's class Read Music Now

Join Star for her Read Music Now! Class
At Swallow Hill Music School

https://swallowhillmusic.configio.com/pd/5174/read-music-now

Learn how to read music notation! This is a revolutionary method that reads the pattern rather than individual notes. Star says "Its fast and fabulous"!

Prerequisites: Open to all musicians, instrumentalists, and singers. Please bring your instrument with you.

Student Testimonial:"Learning to read music is empowering, though it can be intimidating. Previous to taking this seminar, I avoided looking at music notes in real-time, and just wrote out the letter names on top whenever i had to read music. This ONE SEMINAR helped build my confidence to read music in real-time and WITH ALMOST NO TROUBLE AT ALL using a simple methodology/trick. This seminar is highly recommended as you definitely can do this too!!"

2024 GIGS

Dec 1, 2024
Craig Hospital
3425 S Clarkson Denver
2-3 pm
Joining Star are her harp students!!

Dec 7, 2024
AnyThink Library
7611 Hilltop Circle Denver
3:30-4:30
Seasonal music

Dec 12, 2024
WinterFest Community Resources
3480 Syracuse St Denver
6-8 pm
Multi-cultural music

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Harp Classes and Workshops

 


Private Music Lessons Online

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Hello harpers! Keep safe during these uncertain times and keep filling hearts and the airwaves with music! Available for online lessons using Skype or Zoom. Peace


Releases from
Star Edwards and Mel Bay Publishing



Folk Harp for the Young Beginner book

Celtic Harp Anthology

English Carols for Celtic Harp book
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Available now!


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This BBC Series is set in the 18th century quaint village of Cranford, in the county of Cheshire in North West England. The traditional way of life moves towards uncomfortable changes as signs of progress intrude on daily life. Cranford is delightfully filled with classic town characters with the gossip, the snob, the meek and humble, rigid spinsters, the separation of classes, the soft and accommodating, the would be creative, the learned and unlearned, the desperate looking for husbands, the trickster and handsome healer. The warmth and real concerns of the authentic setting in Cranford are enduring and speak of timeless themes for our modern day where most troubles can be resolved over a nice hot cup of tea.

Celtic Harp Solo and Harp and Cello Duet arrangements
The songs are arranged in the key of G with 2 accidentals - lever flips. The lowest note is G, (1 1/2 octave below middle C). Intermediate arrangement.


New Releases from
Star Edwards and
Lyon and Healey



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Free Hand Position Chart

© Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Free Harp and Hand Position Chart

 

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Welcome to Star Edwards Celtic Harp Music

Star Edwards is a multi-faceted performer from concert venues to background ambiance, Mel Bay music Publications author and Swallow Hill Music School harp teacher. She is at home delivering historical musical presentations for groups of 30 to 500 people.

For weddings, or special events that require a professional, artistic touch, nothing says elegance and ambiance more than harp music! Performing an expansive repertoire: classical, pop, swing/blues, Renaissance, medieval, South American, folk, Celtic, movie tunes, multi-cultural, Broadway standards, holiday, Disney, operatic and oldies.

Star feels equally comfortable playing rock n roll tunes from Van Morrison, Leon Russell, Elton John, Paul Simon, Sting, Beatles, Carol King, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Lady Gaga, Andrea Bocelli, Bruno Mars, Adele and more!

She delivers an entertaining performance that brings magical cultural connections with heart felt stories and humorous observations of life. Her playing is steeped in the mythology of harp from the Celtic cultures recalling the ancient voice of her heritage. A truly contemporary interpretation speaks through her own finely crafted original songs.

A versatile musician, equally comfortable on the stage of the Paramount Theater playing for 2000 people or playing for an intimate romantic dinner for two. Star is flexible and able to think on her feet at times where events experience a glitch in plans.

Music that blends the rhythm of the heart with the spirit of the world.


"Star was excellent to work with. Not only does she play beautiful music, she also has a lovely personality. She played for two hours straight at my party with no breaks and made all the difference in the atmosphere. I will keep her in mind for the future and highly recommend her. Thanks Star"
LF Oct 2024

"I booked Star to perform at my wedding ceremony on August 24, 2024, and I couldn't have been happier with her performance. She played every song on my list beautifully and was incredibly accommodating with both my timeline and budget. I highly recommend Star for any up coming event!"
MD Sept 2024

"Star did an amazing job for us. She learned the songs we requested and already knew most. It sounded beautiful and was it exactly what we expected. When I need a harpist again I would have Star back in a minute. Thank you Star. It was a pleasure working with you."
EJ August 2024

"I enjoyed working with Star for my daughter's recent wedding in the Denver, CO area. Communication was efficient, Star made some very helpful recommendations for music for our event and was open to our requests and suggestions. She arrived on time and played beautifully! I highly recommend Star for any event you'd like to elevate with beautiful harp music! Star helped make my daughter's wedding day dreams a reality! Thanks Star!!!!"
LA, May 2024

"The performance that Star displayed at my wedding, was truly amazing and stress free. I didn’t have to worry about making additional arrangements on my wedding day. She showed up and performed so wonderfully that all I had left to do was to enjoy the magical harp music as the bride (myself) was walking in and as well as the rest of the bridal party. Everything was smooth and professional. Thank you Star for making my day special and spectacular."
ES March 2024

"Star communicated with me so seamlessly and was the perfect fit for our event."
GL May 2023

"Star played her harp at my wedding ceremony on Valentine's Day. She worked with me beforehand to suggest songs we might like, she showed up on time the day of the ceremony, and performed beautifully. Our guests loved it!"
ET February 2023

"Star showed up early and played lovely music for the afternoon. She is professional and excellent. MC September 2020
Star was great - she entertained our Christmas party with great sounding holiday standards."
JP Dec. 2024

"Wonderful music. Timely, flexible and professional."
RM December 2018

"Classic interpretation, professionally performed" -- Dave Lacomte, My Brother's Bar, Denver

"Whether solo or trio, background for a reception or as a featured headliner, count on her audience thrilling artistry and consummate professionalism" -- Jim Schwartzkopff, Venture West Talent Agency

"When listening to Star Edwards' recent harp recordings, her talent is abundantly clear. I am especially impressed not only by her technical proficiency but also with the musicality with which everything is performed. Star's arrangements have a pleasant upbeat character reminiscent of traditional folk harp tunes, some of which are complimented by guitar, koto and drums. Whether in live performance or on CD, everyone should check out her work." -- Dr. Ted Nichelson, pedal harpist

"Star's music represents the finest of her genre, evocative and powerful yet with a lightness of spirit and touch. Listen closely and let the music take you where it will." -- Don Slepian, host of ArtMusicCoffeehouse.com

"When the din of the drum sets of rock bands, the chant of the pipes, and the silvery sounds of ballad singers find some distance, my favorite moment of any Irish Festival has been to sit in the shade and hear Star Edwards play the harp ... not simply to play it, but to play it in that way that made it the national symbol of Ireland. And it is, and her music is, Irish like nothing else." -- Brian Clancy, Irishrow.com

"Star Edwards' band or trio is a perfect act for an outdoor festival.....very magical!" -- Rhonda Welch, Greeley Arts Promoter

Click on the picture to see Star's most recent video:

Star with the Scottish Fiddle Club

https://youtu.be/BSQNSQu8Wdc

Star Edwards on the Celtic harp at the Scottish Fiddle Club May 21st, 2023, featuring Soquell on fiddle
and Sequoia on Cello performing the Brave Heart theme song. This arrangemet is available at www.starharp.com


The name of this harp is Golden Gaia. Its shape lends itself well to be a double harp, diatonic, with middle C in the center of the harp. On each side of middle C, is the same configuration of strings. Its sweet celestial sound is unique and bell like. The sides have a wood burning design of the ouroborus.

I designed this harp based on my dream and eventually had it created for me by wire harp maker, Alex Golden.


Available for Presentation Engagements

Irish Harp History and Song - Travel the path of long ago when Irish Bards held the keys to Irish history through their wit of storytelling. Learn how the harp came to Ireland and the influence of Italian music on a most famous 17th century harper composer and more!

How Dream Changed History - presenting original music celebrating historical dreams that changed history including dreams from Einstein, St. Patrick, Kekule, G.W. Bush, Jefferson and Adams, Larry Page, Constantine, Hitler, Otto Loewi, Louis Agassiz, Madame Walker, Mary Shelley, John Lennon, Elias Howe, Neils Bohr, Abraham Lincoln, Stephanie Meyer (Twilight), General Patton, and many more!

The Dreams Behind the Music - presenting the music and amazing dreams which resulted in wildly popular songs from music legends such as Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Beach Boys, Pharrell Williams, Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Bruce Springsteen, Van Morrison, David Bowie, Johnny Cash, George Frederic Handel, Beethoven and more!

Dreams and Our Final Transition - presenting dreams and tools to allay anxiousness surrounding this natural life transition for patients and families using dream re-entry, dream transfers, dream rehearsals and active imagination. Presenting several actual dreams of patients in hospice resulting in a welcoming connection to our deepest longing for resolution, hope and peace.


Faces of Swallow Hill: Star Edwards

Carolyn's Welcome

Click here to watch my video on Youtube
Carolan's Welcome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE14B2AqXG8


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Learn cutting edge techniques for reading notes, based on predictable, logical patterns in music. This technique gets you past reading each note and seeing the bigger picture of the music. Includes reading ledger lines!

From workshop participants:

"I am so excited to be able to read music so quickly!"

“Your Class opened up a whole new world and confidence when it comes to reading notes. I don't even write the note names in under my music any more!!! “




Access to music sets kids and adults up for success. Music education builds vocabulary, strengthens social skills, promotes literacy, enhances creative thinking.

Click here for Lessons Q&A

Hand and Sitting Position at the Harp
The Parts of the Harp
Music Language Basics
Music Notation
Neighbor Notes and Every Other Notes
Placing and Brackets
Tuning the Harp
Two Hand Coordination
How to Change Keys Using Levers
Stretching
Avoiding Injury
Note Reading Tips
Practicing


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