tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12326907724177869962024-03-20T18:40:34.532-07:00Nina's MusicNina Lee's Music Studio is privately owned by professional musician, Christina Marshall, aka, NINA.
This blog will keep you up to date with free public performances and other events from Nina Lee's Music Studio!NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-8483950012663811592015-01-30T09:21:00.001-08:002015-01-30T09:21:05.252-08:00New Name! New Location! New Post! :D<div style="text-align: center;">
Christina Marshall is now Christina Woodgate! (yes, I'm still called 'Nina' too!)</div>
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Nina Lee's Music Studio has a new location in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.</div>
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Nina's Music</div>
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435 E 8 Mile</div>
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Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783</div>
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Phone: 217-855-3701</div>
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The studio is still offering Coda Bows, Instrument Rentals, Lessons, Performances and more!</div>
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Open by Appointment</div>
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Enjoy!</div>
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Nina</div>
NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-44994309029532093822012-07-07T15:54:00.001-07:002012-07-07T15:54:14.502-07:00NEW! CD Release!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><u><b>Divine Intervention~2012 release!</b></u></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Order your copy online at www.ninasmusic.com</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 3rd CD released by Christina (Nina) Marshall has been released to the public! This highly anticipated CD features the Venus Classic Pedal Harp and Downstate Strings quartet. Arrangements were written by Christina. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tracks include:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Draw Me Nearer</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. Holy, Holy, Holy</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. I stand Amazed </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. Just as I am</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. God Himself is with us</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. this is My Father's World</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">7. Savior, Like a shepherd lead us</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">8. Christian Hearts in Love</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">9. Stand Up, Stand up for Jesus</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">10. Amazing Grace</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Track number 9 has a special effect done by weaving wax paper through the wire strings. I am sure you will enjoy the unique sound! </span><u><b> </b></u></span></span><br />
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Arrangements will be available as sheet music at a later date.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
NINANINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-28338163404152881272011-07-03T18:16:00.000-07:002011-07-03T18:26:27.305-07:00New coda Bow!<div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Guess what coda Bow fans?!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">coda has made a Joule for 4/4 cello. It's getting rave reviews.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Need a rental violin?</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: normal;">I have violins from 1/64th to 4/4 to rent. As my shop grows I will add violas, </span></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" >celli, and basses</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;">to my renter sto</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ckpile.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Adventures in Violinland<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;">This is my favorite method to start little ones. It is in sto</span></span>ck at my shop!</span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-23662897582098638862011-02-09T17:39:00.000-08:002011-02-09T17:49:26.516-08:00BAM cases!!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">The NEW 2011 BAM violin SLIM!</span><br />Now available at my studio in Sullivan, IL.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">This is the </span></span></span>coolest case of all the Bam violin cases, in my opinion, of course! I can get you any Bam case that you would like. I have the new NAVY blue case in stock. The case has 2 bow holders, zipper pocket, subway handle, backpack capabilities, padded handle, great locks. This case is super light weight, and in my preference, quite important. I sure get tired of hauling my heavy oblong case to and fro.<br /><br />I was waiting for this new Navy color to come out before I stocked the cases. I wasn't overly fond of the white and other colors that were 2010 colors so decided to wait one more year before getting them.<br /><br />If you'd like to see the new Bam in person, try out a coda bow, or even look at a new fiddle, just give me an email info @ ninasmusic.com (no spaces) and we'll set up an appointment.<br /><br />You'll love the new Bam!<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-59843641570419487492010-02-13T18:33:00.000-08:002010-02-13T18:41:32.057-08:00New studio Location!<div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;">Nina Lee's Music Studio</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:180%;">has moved!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">The new address for the studio is 20 W. Harrison, Sullivan, Il. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Hours are currently by appointment (contact me through my website if interested). By the Spring I hope to have set hours to let the public come and browse the violin accessories, bows, sheet music and metronomes available.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Services available: Background music, Wedding music, Piano tuning & repair, & lessons.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Enjoy!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Courier New;">NINA</span></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-76671120070100775342010-02-13T18:01:00.000-08:002010-02-13T18:33:18.569-08:00Joule Coda Bow Review<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Introducing the <span style="font-family:courier new;">Coda Joule</span></span></div><div align="center">now available at Nina Lee's Music Studio! <a href="http://www.ninasmusic.com/">www.ninasmusic.com</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The Joule was designed for extended range and electric violins. I have it here at the shop and compared it next to the Diamond series bow. I do not have an electric nor extended range violin, but I did try it out on my great Senner violin.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The look of the Joule is quite nice with a distinct cut to the frog to make it stand out from the Diamonds. The sound is quite unique and very compelling. Crystal clear in the high registers but not as warm as the GX. Faster response for the Joule than the GX but the GX has more power in the lower range. The Joule and GX are different from each other but both are absolutely fabulous bows. It is an individual choice on which bow one would prefer. If you do a lot of fiddle style I believe you would prefer the Joule Coda, you would most likely favore the GX if you do Classical work. If you do more work in the upper ranges than the Joule shines, stay on the lower strings and the GX rules. The Joule can be full in the lower range, just takes a tad bit more effort, same with the GX being clearer in the high positions. Both sound fantastic on the acoustic violin and you will notice distinct differences between the two bows when played one after another. You wouldn't be dissapointed with either of these two top quality bows if you were to purchase one.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I recommend that you come to my studio to try them out! You will be glad you did!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Enjoy,</div><div align="center">NINA</div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-84499595452533083612009-08-04T20:07:00.000-07:002010-02-13T18:01:20.957-08:00Coda Bows!<div align="center">The Coda Bow Diamond Series (NX, SX, GX) are now available through Nina lee's Music!</div><div align="center">We are excited to be able to offer such high quality carbon fiber bows!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I personally gave the new Coda Bows a try on my Jeremiah Senner Violin. All 3 of the Codas blew my Presto bow out of the water. Everything from handling to sound was on a whole new level compared to my Presto. Double stops were easy, even and warm. Response was quick and the sound was lovely!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The NX, the lowest model, impressed me with it's stability. It was a very easy bow to play. The sound was smooth and nice. I highly recommend this one to a good student (as in, a student who practices regularly...the students who don't practice can stick with a $100 presto IMO!) </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When handing the 3 bows (one by one of course!) to my students, who did not know which bow was which at first, to try out themselves, the NX rated high among my beginners and early intermediates. They prefered it over the GX because it "made it easy" (referring to making the violin sound good). </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">At first, there was a toss up between the SX & GX regarding which was my personal favorite. The voices produced by the two bows were very, very similar....beautiful & rich in tone. I fell in love instantaneously with the sound! I preferred the GX's handling, seemed much more stable (firmer) than the SX. I wasn't sure that my preferred feel was worth the price difference until I started really giving the bows a work out during a practice session. After working an hour with the GX and then returning to the SX for another hour....I really, really missed the GX ease of play. The GX won "my favorite" status after that session. Not 2 weeks later, that GX was sold to a student who couldn't keep her hands off of it! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I will be keeping Coda Bows here in stock so students & teachers in the area can come (by appointment) and try them out in person.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Go to my website for more information <a href="http://www.ninasmusic.com/">http://www.ninasmusic.com/</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Enjoy,</div><div align="center">NINA</div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-1446104597662665822009-04-06T19:10:00.000-07:002009-04-06T19:11:31.535-07:00For the King Revised picture<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD9mTTukXyq0MEd6TRfEQLFTkoB4rVb57lVQw25JGGyTFMhktZxHLlS7gM0kL6iXoPDz-Dh7MFgp_3ekO4uEZ3JC90Zva1U56zDcG7hc2VZ7XS-4IdGaVDssrH-zPXYJiFTeQpFAD2Nw/s1600-h/image.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD9mTTukXyq0MEd6TRfEQLFTkoB4rVb57lVQw25JGGyTFMhktZxHLlS7gM0kL6iXoPDz-Dh7MFgp_3ekO4uEZ3JC90Zva1U56zDcG7hc2VZ7XS-4IdGaVDssrH-zPXYJiFTeQpFAD2Nw/s320/image.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style='clear:both; text-align:CENTER'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-61980953908789611932009-04-06T18:19:00.000-07:002009-04-06T18:39:49.698-07:00For The King RevisedI have re-printed my For the King Vol 1 & Vol 2 into one lever harp collection, For the King Revised. My plans are to offer a For the King for pedal harp in the future.<br /><br />The reason for the revised version is to make it easier to read, have more songs under one cover, and reduce publishing costs. I hope you enjoy the new version.<br /><br />The sheet music collection includes the 8 following hymns that were recorded on the For the King CD several years ago.<br /><br /><ul><li>Abide With Me</li><li>Angels We Have Heard On High</li><li>At the Cross</li><li>Face To Face</li><li>I Must Tell Jesus</li><li>In the Garden</li><li>Jesus Loves Me</li><li>'Tis So Sweet</li></ul>They are arranged for the intermediate to advanced lever harpist looking for new and interesting arrangements for church, background, and pleasure. Price will be $10, that's only $1.25 per arrangement. You can purchase this new version through my website or snail mail. Simply send me an email if you have any questions. :)<br /><br />I am currently working on arranging music for my 3rd Cd. This one will be done with my Venus Classic Pedal harp. I think you will fall in love with my harp's voice as I have. The actual recording will not start until Fall at the earliest. I do have my doubts about recording in the Fall, after all, it is orchestra season and I do a great deal with the orchestras here. Recording may get pushed to 2010 if my performance schedule remains as heavy as it has been.<br /><br />This 3rd Cd (not yet titled) will have more hymns arranged for harp. I have added a few more instruments to these arrangements and I believe you will enjoy the addition.<br /><br />Enjoy,<br />NINANINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-45598029449446989032007-07-24T18:40:00.000-07:002007-07-24T19:41:41.886-07:00A Harp for a Wedding?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" >A harp at a wedding....what do you think?</span><br /><br />As a professional harpist, of course I say have a harp at your wedding! I love the instrument and it adds a serious touch of class! :)<br /><br />Here are some pro's and con's to having a harp at your wedding...maybe you can add a few more!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">PROS</span><br /></span><ol><li>It's a beautiful instrument</li><li>It has a unique and romantic sound</li><li>It adds a wonderful *wow* effect for your audience</li><li>Live music has a special appeal</li><li>Can be used indoor or outdoor<br /></li></ol><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">CONS<br /></span><ol><li>It can be *expensive*</li><li>The harp needs room for harp, bench & stand</li><li>If an inexperienced musician is hired there could be *issues*</li><li>If you are having a theme wedding that doesn't work with the nostalgia of the harp. For example, if you are having a *cowboy* wedding...a guitar, fiddle, or other country instrument would fit better!</li></ol><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);">WHY?<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Why would hiring a harpist be potentially expensive?<br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Training</span>....a harpist spends some major time & money to learn to play the harp. Professional harpists need to practice daily...usually for 3hrs or more. When you are hiring a harpist, you are hiring them to practice for several hrs to make sure your event is as perfect as possible!<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Instrument costs</span>.....Harps range from $5,000 for a small lever harp to $20,000+ for the fancy concert harps. They need new strings every year or so, ranging from $75 (for the small harp) to $400+ (for the concert harp). Regular maintenance cost can range greatly with repairs, regulations, and other extra costs. Harp insurance and a vehicle large enough to haul the harp are not cheap on the harpist!<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wedding location</span>....Outdoor weddings, </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">usually,</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"> cost more than indoor weddings because of the added stress to the harp and harpist. Outdoor conditions can cause lost strings, mechanical issues, and tuning problems....not that this is a concern for the bride...the harpist will manage these issues, they will just charge a bit more to cover for them.</span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How can I keep costs down?<br /><br /></span></span><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Have an indoor wedding</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Keep the wedding ceremony simple with minimal vocal accompaniment (some harpists charge per song)<br /></span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">If having a smaller wedding, consider hiring a lever harpist...they are usually a bit cheaper with the harp cost and maintenance being lower. Keep in mind that the lever harp doesn't have the *wow* effect of the larger concert harp though.</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Consider hiring the harpist for the reception too...most harpist offer a discount if hiring for both ceremony and reception!</span></li><li><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Hire a harpist in your area to keep mileage fees low.<br /></span></li></ul><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </span></span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;">Not sure if you want a harpist? Then I would suggest you call your prospective harpist and ask to hear them play live. Most all harpists are more than happy to do this for a nominal fee...and may waive the fee if you do hire them for your event. By doing this, you can asses the skill of the harpist and look at the harp itself to see if it's design, look, and sound is what you are wanting. Nearly all experienced wedding harpists are very helpful with music selection and ideas to make your day special!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /></span></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-45164125223131751042007-07-18T18:49:00.000-07:002007-07-18T19:23:21.327-07:00Celtic Harp Recordings<div style="text-align: center;">Lever Harp CD's anyone?<br /><br />Do you love harp music? Check out the "For The King" CD! Released in 2004, It's performed on my handmade Horse Tara harp that I finished when I was 18yrs old. The CD has old hymns that I arranged under the guidance of my instructors. You will love this soothing lever harp recording. It has 2 harp and cello tracks and 1 harp & voice selection. Get one while you can...it's a limited edition!<br /><br />Do you love Christmas Music? "Christmas Blessing" will be your favorite Christmas harp CD! It was released for the 2006 Christmas season.<br />With this CD I've added another harp and harpist to create 3 harp duets for this recording. Professional harpist Alice Keene played on another handmade Tara lever harp of mine. She was the second harpist. Carol of the Bells was done with 2 harps and a glockenspiel...a really awesome combo! There are 3 harp/cello tracks and 3 harp/voice as well.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-51212163895278631452007-05-02T18:25:00.000-07:002007-05-02T18:44:56.705-07:00Harpmobile<div style="text-align: center;">My new "harpmobile" is a 2007 Honda Element EX, 2 wd, manual transmission. "Elly" fits my concert harp, 36 string lever harp, 2 stands, stools, gig bags, and 2 boxes of CDs all at one time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSBMmwRYxusyFXUd7nVjP9EAJybMEPxS7Ft9leOL1EEBQ41kHc4pR2ehq2z0EkywZU4_25pxhH6k8WpKDPb3PUvNNmW-JkI-dR8FvxaThjcTA9JiymhkSmog9nk-7F1wbo5_hbBIM-_0/s1600-h/MVC_007F.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSBMmwRYxusyFXUd7nVjP9EAJybMEPxS7Ft9leOL1EEBQ41kHc4pR2ehq2z0EkywZU4_25pxhH6k8WpKDPb3PUvNNmW-JkI-dR8FvxaThjcTA9JiymhkSmog9nk-7F1wbo5_hbBIM-_0/s320/MVC_007F.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060143482686293266" border="0" /></a><br />Many thanks to <a href="http://www.oharehonda.com/">O'Hare Honda</a> in Chicago, IL for such a great deal and awesome service with this vehicle purchase!<br /><br />Why did I choose an Element? It was a good deal cheaper to buy, own, & maintain than a van, plastic interior for easy cleaning, no seat removal needed, and it has a look at me attitude! Basically, a billboard on wheels!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zTV2uElETWape8iVmE1xngRcoowiTqfoyjTkdQTFvquWuKi1HluwxnVnhGDljGTL5xc9AcqszqqdLbvt6u5A8OwQwcO149ySf_j0CiD8QjXSSQ-JA05-WN63J1oo60yTQgmbc5fl33k/s1600-h/MVC_006F.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0zTV2uElETWape8iVmE1xngRcoowiTqfoyjTkdQTFvquWuKi1HluwxnVnhGDljGTL5xc9AcqszqqdLbvt6u5A8OwQwcO149ySf_j0CiD8QjXSSQ-JA05-WN63J1oo60yTQgmbc5fl33k/s200/MVC_006F.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060144045327009058" border="0" /></a><br />I column load my Venus Classic on a 'slide' that I made. I cut a wedge to put in front of the cup holder that is between the front seats so the harp's slide, slides up and over easily. There are D rings on the interior sides so I can strap the harp down.<br /><br />Loading is very easy, I can do it on my own. The tail gate makes the perfect 'starting' point for loading the Classic on her column. Works very nicely. The only thing that would make it easier is the removal of the cup holder....with my wedge, I have no problem. Without the wedge, it would be a good deal more difficult!<br /><br />The detailing was done by Dever Designs in Sullivan, IL. They did the sign on the back windows, pinstriping and treble clef on the end. They did a fantastic job!<br /><br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br /></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-4777177662918069292007-04-07T15:33:00.000-07:002007-04-07T15:42:23.833-07:00Concerts<div style="text-align: center;">I will be performing on my brand new Venus Classic Pedal Harp in Sullivan, Il.<br /><br />It is free to the public so bring all your friends!<br /><br />April 27th, 2007 7pm at the Southern Baptist Church (just off hwy 121)<br /><br />Not only will I be having the debut recital with my Classic, I will also bring my handcrafted lever harp, Tara.<br /><br />Come have a wonderful time listening to beautiful harp music!<br /><br />CD's will be available after the concert!<br /><br />Come Join the FUN!!<br /><br />NINA Marshall, Harpist<br />Bethany, IL 61914<br />www.ninasmusic.com<br /></div>NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1232690772417786996.post-10708514183624191232007-04-01T22:03:00.000-07:002007-04-01T22:08:03.476-07:00Welcome!Welcome to my new Blog!<br /><br />My previous blog had some technical difficulties so I decided to delete, move, and restart!<br /><br />I'll post about my studio, music, instruments and sometimes a post or two about my horses.<br /><br />Come on over and visit my website <a href="http://www.ninasmusic.com">www.ninasmusic.com</a><br /><br />Enjoy!NINAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490040137607064582noreply@blogger.com0