Alabama Teachers
Please see our main Harp Teacher List page for other states, and for more information on how to use this list.
Some teachers who live in neighboring states may be listed at the bottom of this page.
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Teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or other online programs
Teaches both lever and pedal harp
Teaches only lever harp
Teaches only pedal harp
Teaches all ages
Teaches only children and teens
Teaches only teens and adults
Here is a list of our harp teachers in Alabama organized by zip code.
35115
Montevallo, AL
Gretchen Monson
https://www.montevallo.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-fine-arts/departments/music/csm/
Gretchen teaches private lessons at the University of Montevallo Community School of Music. She will also travel to the homes of local students. Previous musical training is required. Gretchen specializes in classical and religious music and also teaches orchestral, therapy, and Celtic music. She teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Gretchen studied with Gretchen Brumwell and Judith Sullivan Hicks. She has a Bachelor of Instrumental Performance degree with an emphasis in harp, and secondary emphasis in organ. She has been teaching since 2021.
"I am well versed in both the classical and folk genres and welcome both career and hobby musicians. I also am an experienced arranger and can customize music to your skill level for performance needs. Recitals are multi-instrumental."
35217
Birmingham, AL
Sharon Powers
Sharon teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Sharon specializes in Celtic and folk music, and also teaches modern, therapy and religious music. She offers recitals and harp circles for her students. Sharon studied with Joanna Mell and is a Certified Therapeutic Musician through the Heart of God Harpers. She has been teaching since 2015.
"Come explore the fascinating world of harp with me! I teach via video chat online or in my home."
35757
Madison/Huntsville, AL
Maggie Lovell
Maggie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches lessons online. No previous musical training is required. Maggie teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and theory lessons. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Harp Performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Maggie studied with Susann McDonald and Elzbieta Szmyt, and has been teaching since 2004.
"I'm committed to making sure that my students always enjoy their lessons. I'm more than happy to work with their budget and schedule to find something that works well for both of us."
35803
Huntsville, AL
Olivia Hitt
Olivia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic and religious music. She teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Olivia studied with Katherine Newman and Emily Waggoner, and has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance (emphasis Harp) degree. She has been teaching since 2012.
"My mission as a teacher is to equip you with all the tools you need to become a mature harpist and to help you accomplish your harp goals. All goals are worthy and are respected in my studio."
36532
Fairhope, AL(Mobile, AL and Pensacola, FL)
Jeanne O'Connell
Jeanne teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She specializes in teaching classical and Celtic music, and also teaches folk and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Master's of Music degree, and National Certification from the Music Teachers Association.
"It is essential the student have a harp on which to practice."