{"id":8123,"date":"2015-08-18T09:14:43","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T13:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/?p=8123"},"modified":"2015-08-18T09:14:43","modified_gmt":"2015-08-18T13:14:43","slug":"white-dove-studios-making-beautiful-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/white-dove-studios-making-beautiful-music\/","title":{"rendered":"White Dove Studios making beautiful music"},"content":{"rendered":"

Popular music instruction firm poised to expand<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2010, Greg Harpine made a decision to quit his job in law enforcement and devote full-time to teaching musical instrument classes for Culpeper\u2019s young and young at heart.<\/p>\n

\"WhiteHe turned in his badge, picked up a guitar and never looked back. Today, students age 6 to 75 visit his home studio daily for personalized and family-oriented instruction in a wide ranging number of instruments. Over 40 students a week pass through his offices.<\/p>\n

From banjo to bass and violin to voice, if it makes music Harpine and his five instructors teach their students to \u201csing\u201d with the joy of music making.<\/p>\n

Harpine started giving lessons part-time in 2007 and made a faith-based decision to go full-time in 2010.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had what you call a \u2018Peter in the boat\u2019 moment,\u201d recalls Harpine. \u201cYou have human fears. You are worried about a monthly pay check. But you have to have faith and step out and know God is good every day.<\/p>\n

\u201cGod doesn\u2019t know recession. God doesn\u2019t know shortages. If we trust and have faith, He opens doors for us every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

As proof in his belief, White Dove has steadily grown in size since it opened. \u201cWe have not felt the impact of the recession,\u201d Harpine said.<\/p>\n

While talented musical instructors form the core of a musical instruction firm, Harpine provides both his skilled teachers and students with a family-like setting that is critical to a student\u2019s success. He strives to create an inviting atmosphere that brings out the best of their abilities.<\/p>\n

In the front room of his studio are couches and a coffeemaker. It\u2019s not unusual for the teachers to find waiting parents asleep when their child has finished a lesson. Relaxed defines his holistic approach to teaching music.<\/p>\n

To further enhance the family theme one entire wall is hung with photos of his students. \u201cWe call it our \u2018Family Wall\u2019, Harpine said.<\/p>\n

Unlike many musical instruction firms, White Dove\u2019s lessons are a full hour long. Preparing for and winding down from a half hour lesson often leaves just 20 minutes for serious instruction.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe won\u2019t teach for less than an hour. It\u2019s important to teach the music but it\u2019s so much more important to develop a rapport and relationship with your student. They have to feel comfortable playing in front of you and being able to make mistakes and not feel like the world is going to coming crashing down,\u201d Harpine said.<\/p>\n

The price for the personalized instruction is $140 a month that provides four weekly one-hour sessions.<\/p>\n

Souls In Harmony<\/strong>
\n\"GregHarpine had also been providing instrument instruction for autistic children and the elderly. One of his regular students was a retired financial adviser and asked him why he didn\u2019t incorporate that portion of the business into a non-profit organization.<\/p>\n

He did not realize he could serve the musical needs of special students as a non-profit. \u201cThe gentleman helped me file to become a 501c3.\u201d said Harpine.<\/p>\n

As a result, \u201cWe are now ready to step out into the community and bring music to a lot of folks. It\u2019s going to make a huge quality of life change for them. Research shows music can positively impact, and even reverse, dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

The company is called Souls In Harmony and was launched in early July. Harpine will devote full-time to building his new business. It will provide music lessons at nursing homes, senior citizen centers and other locales for special needs students.<\/p>\n

New vice president<\/strong>
\nAs is often the case, a new business can provide opportunity for others. In this case it\u2019s for one of Harpine\u2019s instructors. Kim Lillard has been promoted to vice president of operations at White Dove Studios.<\/p>\n

Lillard began as a student and rapidly advanced through four instruments becoming proficient on the guitar, drums, ukulele and piano. \u201cI couldn\u2019t give her enough to do, she was like a sponge,\u201d Harpine said.<\/p>\n

Soon enough Lillard was teaching. \u201cShe was absolutely a natural; compassionate and caring.\u201d When Harpine committed to starting his new business, Lillard was promoted to vice president, enabling him to step back from the day-to-day management of White Dove.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe has been nothing but a blessing since she has been here. I have zero doubt in this young lady\u2019s abilities. She\u2019s my right hand,\u201d said Harpine.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just a really great experience. Music has been a big part of my life and it\u2019s nice I get to share that with other people,\u201d Lillard said.<\/p>\n

But wait\u2026there\u2019s more<\/strong>
\nWhite Dove Studios provides highly rated musical instruction and instruction for the special needs segment of the local population but it\u2019s only part of its product offerings.<\/p>\n

The firm also has onsite recording and video production studios. Individuals or businesses interested in producing record demos, records, advertising campaigns or conference materials will find the company prepared to deliver.<\/p>\n

These offerings include songwriting, songwriting collaboration, arranging and copyright assistance.<\/p>\n

White Dove Studios is located at 15161 Beverly Court. Visit them at http:\/\/www.whitedovestudios.com\/<\/span><\/a> for a full description of its product offerings.<\/p>\n

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Published in the July 23, 2015 edition of the Culpeper Times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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