Conversation with Rebecca Hartka

Music in our Veins: Conversations with June Millington and Friends

• Cellist Rebecca Hartka is not only gifted and accomplished, but talking to her was like going on a walkabout as we pursued the ley lines that have led us into a life of music, with a "secret" language one has to pursue single-mindedly to get to the heart, the absolute passion within.. Beyond the hours of practicing, where does one then go?
• Her story in particular is strikingly individual, and involves a near death experience when she was very young. ~ which led to trauma and PTSD. The cello helped release her from that - it was in essence a second body, one that could resonate with hers and contain everything it seemed, with the end pin grounding her to the earth; to all that is. The story is astonishing, and so very inspiring.
• Yes, we talked about technique, but we spoke "beyond technique." I love this conversation, and so will you. Welcome to the world of Rebecca Hartka, and perhaps my favorite quote from her: "Whatever is wrong in the world, I feel like Bach can heal."

Rebecca's blog site: http://rebeccahartka.com/blog/?p=468

Her latest album, "Colors."
https://rebeccahartka.bandcamp.com/album/colors

TEDx: https://youtu.be/ZHmjLt8_KCY New Approaches to Music | Rebecca Hartka & Jose Lezcano | TEDxKeene

http://rebeccahartka.com