Anne Crosby Gaudet, harp studio welcome

Welcome to the Music Discoveries Studio

Hi there, my name is Anne Crosby Gaudet


This is where you will find step-by-step Video Courses to help you learn my harp compositions and arrangements with skill and artistry.

I'll be your guide

Would it be helpful to walk through the phases of learning with someone who can provide a step-by-step plan to help you learn more quickly, more accurately and with more artistry?

Sometimes all you need is a little support from someone who can shine a light and provide a clear path to learning.

Learn with a video course

Enjoy a wide selection of step-by-step courses to learn a favourite harp solo.

Beginner

  • $30

3 Beginner Harp Solos

  • Course
  • 35 Lessons

In this course I will guide you step-by-step through 3 BEGINNER harp solos. Each piece has a new reading or technical challenge that will help you develop your confidence at the harp. Learn to play and read intervals, practice slowly with a metronome and learn to count eighth note rhythms. Gently develop skills and have fun learning music all in one.

  • $30

Gentle Rain

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

You are going to love how it feels to play “Gentle Rain”. Enjoy the relaxed flow as your hands learn to glide across the strings. In this beginner course I’ll help you learn to use intervallic reading as a smart strategy for learning this piece. And I’ll help you practice so that your hands feel graceful and confident.

  • $30

Hand in Hand

  • Course
  • 16 Lessons

Are you a beginner at the harp? This course is for you! Join me to learn valuable musicianship skills including good technique, how to count dotted quarter note rhythms, plus improved reading skills. When technique and musical expression go hand in hand you will be making beautiful music right from the start.

Elementary

  • $30

First Snow

  • Course
  • 22 Lessons

A hauntingly beautiful harp solo for elementary players. It has just enough challenges to keep you on your toes, but it's simple enough that you'll feel confident and expressive in your playing. Join me for a gently paced step-by-step course.

  • $30

Flight of the Heron

  • Course
  • 15 Lessons

Your family and friends will be impressed when they hear you play the rollicking "Flight of the Heron". It might look and sound a bit complicated, but with a rote learning pattern approach I'll help make it fun and easy. You'll be able to follow along even if your reading skills aren't as strong as you'd like. I'm excited for you to try my three simple improvising strategies that will make you sound like a pro.

  • $30

Hope for Tomorrow

  • Course
  • 27 Lessons

In this step-by-step course we'll be learning my ELEMENTARY harp solo, “Hope for Tomorrow”. I'll take you through the basic learning elements including fingering, brackets, patterns and counting. I’ll give you practice tips and support for playing slow and steady hands together. You'll love learning how to play with more artistry so you can feel proud to play this piece for your family and friends.

  • $30

You're Still the One

  • Course
  • 14 Lessons

Learn this relaxed ELEMENTARY arrangement of "You're Still the One" by Canadian country artist, Shania Twain. We'll work through the 5 sections of the piece, with an emphasis on discovering repeating melodic patterns. You'll get 80 minutes of skilled instruction along with plenty of slow play-along support to help you master this beautiful song. Great for small harps!

Early Intermediate

  • $30

Believe

  • Course
  • 20 Lessons

A magical and uplifting solo that is beautiful to play any time of the year. You'll love the flowing left hand patterns that interplay with the right hand's short melodic phrases. The course will help you feel confident and relaxed as you learn each section with finesse.

  • $30

Can You Feel the Love Tonight

  • Course
  • 19 Lessons

Learn a song from the Disney classic, The Lion King. Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” is a romantic song that everybody knows. I’ll provide support and gentle guidance to help you learn this beautiful early intermediate solo with finesse and artistry.

  • $30

Changing Seasons

  • Course
  • 20 Lessons

You will love playing this soulful and expressive piece. I carefully crafted this Early Intermediate solo to feel comfortable in the hands, you will use left hand 1-5-8-9-10 patterns and a weaving hand coordination to create a magical texture. I'll help you choose fingering and brackets, we'll learn the basic elements little by little until you can play both hands together successfully.

  • $30

For the Beauty of the Earth

  • Course
  • 22 Lessons

In this course we'll practice my EARLY INTERMEDIATE arrangement, “For the Beauty of the Earth”. I’ll guide you through the challenging spots in the arrangement. I’ll provide the structure and support you need to master playing slowly with the metronome. We’ll also examine the elements that bring artistry to your performance.

  • $30

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

  • Course
  • 13 Lessons

The perfect cozy Christmas song to play for friends and family. Judy Garland first sang it in the movie “Meet Me in St. Louis” and it’s now a holiday classic. Play this sweet early intermediate arrangement on 25+ strings. Develop your reading skills and expressive artistry in this step-by-step course to ensure your most beautiful playing for Christmas.

  • $30

Mavillette

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

MAVILLETTE is an original tune that sounds oh so light and breezy. This early intermediate arrangement fits the hands beautifully and is a joy to play. I'll help you carefully develop your hands together coordination while keeping a close eye on the steady counting. This is a skill builder course with plenty of support.

  • $30

The Rainbow Connection

  • Course
  • 16 Lessons

Learn this carefree EARLY INTERMEDIATE arrangement of "The Rainbow Connection" from 1979's "The Muppet Movie". We'll work through the 6 sections of the piece, studying the important learning elements, plus I'll support your learning with plenty of slow practice play-alongs.

  • $30

Winter Moon

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

WINTER MOON is a relaxing early intermediate harp solo in a lilting 6/8 time signature. In this course we will focus on learning how to count properly and I will share my fingering and bracket suggestions to help you play this piece with finesse.

Intermediate

  • $30

Be Still and Know

  • Course
  • 10 Lessons

This artistry course will reveal the elements required to play with expression and musicality. Once you have learned the basic reading elements on your own, join me to study advanced concepts including phrasing, touch, color and tone to create a magical performance of “Be Still and Know”.

  • $30

Equal Night

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

You'll feel a sense of accomplishment when you learn to play my LATE-INTERMEDIATE solo, "Equal Night". Composed for the Autumnal Equinox, this piece is expressive and lyrical. I'll help you make fingering choices and fine tune your counting. We'll analyze form and left hand patterns like a pro. And we'll take a deep dive into the middle section's technical challenges.

  • $30

Hallelujah

  • Course
  • 17 Lessons

Learn this beautiful MID-INTERMEDIATE arrangement of "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen. We'll work through the 6 sections of the piece, studying important elements to help you learn quickly and accurately. I'll provide plenty of support with play-alongs at both slow and moderate speeds.

  • $30

I Will Remember You

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

A 1990's classic by singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan. This mid-intermediate harp arrangement captures the sweet, intimate character. In the course I'll help you count the syncopated rhythms and we'll solve all of your fingering questions.

  • $30

Let It Go (from Frozen)

  • Course
  • 20 Lessons

"Let it Go" is a memorable and inspiring song from the 2013 Disney animated film "Frozen". The song is a powerful anthem about Elsa's journey towards self-discovery and acceptance. The course will guide you step-by-step in learning this beautiful mid-intermediate harp arrangement.

  • $30

Over the Rainbow

  • Course
  • 22 Lessons

Enjoy playing a beautiful classic from the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. This mid-intermediate harp arrangement of “Over the Rainbow” highlights the expressive melody while providing a flowing accompaniment that fits the hands beautifully.
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