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#because most music is written by ethnic Europeans and stems from the origins of western music which is the Catholic Church
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#hey guys I’m about to go to work but I’ve seen so many lovely tag comments on my harp covers
#I saw one saying ‘how do you even end up in a position to be able to learn a harp!’
#and I wanted to reiterate. the classical music world is incredibly steeped in classism and racism. it’s inherent
#because most music is written by ethnic Europeans and stems from the origins of western music which is the Catholic Church
#it was a major tool in colonialism and it’s adoption as a means to validity in a white supremecist system can be seen echoing in China’s
#current fascination with western orchestral music. but they’re also subverting it by reimagining their own instruments in the orchestra
#anyways that’s a rabbit trail but what I’m saying is
#for some reason I asked to play the harp when I was three. my parents were working class and non musicians. my dad is Mexican. we used to
#barter lessons for yard work and painting (thankfully my harp teacher was a wonderful woman who allowed that)
#my dad took out a home equity loan to afford my first large harp
#I got the one you see in the vids because a close friend of my teacher was dying of cancer and sold it at a loss to me
#this is a field with SO many barriers
#every single person I went to grad school with had money out their ears
#I have a heap of student loans and currently no permanent harp job
#I guess I’m saying. I wish access to instruments like mine was easier for everyone but it’s rare because it’s gatekept
#so just keep that in mind. you could just have easily have been a harpist if the world were more equitable and fair
#I’m always open to people reaching out and asking questions about the instrument and music in general
#love u guys
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