Greetings & Hola!

June 2020

I'm Davy Clark, the John Kovac Harps by Davy C website owner, sales agent & harp maker. I am a member of the International Society of Folk Harpers & Craftsmen and am a certified, Level 1 Clinical harpist. And, as a harp maker & previous harp making apprentice under John Kovac, I've had the privilege to get to know John & his wife, Judi (and, their fine canine, Nandu') over the last several years.

Like so many others, I first found John on YouTube where his prolific number of videos introduced us to the brilliant sounds and performance of the Paraguayan Folk Harp and, so fortunately for all of us, how to make our own Harps!

The Paraguayan folk harp is quite similar to its cousin, the Celtic (or, Lever) Folk Harp. Both harps can be played in the same manner. Yet, the Arpa Paraguaya (Paraguayan Harp) can also be played in a beautiful style & tradition all its own (check out some AWESOME LINKS above).

Yet, not only that, John is also a prolific maker, teacher, inventor of harps & various musical gadgetry and other witty inventions.

Read More About John's Tradition of DIY Harping Making

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