Teachers by Last Name: M

Kathleen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Kathleen teaches all musical styles. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. Kathleen studied with Alice Chalifoux, Xiao Lei Salovara, Laura Erb, Barbara Geiser, Gloria Steinbeck, and Bonnie Biggs. She has been teaching since 1996.

Kristin teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Grinnell College. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Kristin teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Harp Performance, and Suzuki Harp Teacher training. She studied with Sandra Bury, Mary Beckman, Jean and Alice Chalifoux, and also studied Celtic harp at the Cairde na Cruite school in Ireland. She has been teaching since 1986.

"I have over 20 years of experience teaching students of all ages to play the harp. My training is in classical harp and also Celtic harp."

Darlene teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and will also travel to the home of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Darlene teaches all styles of music. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Education, and taught music in the public schools starting in 1966. She has been playing harp since 1990.

Judith teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts. She also teaches through Skype, Zoom, and Viber. New students must have at least one year of piano. Judith teaches all musical styles and offers recitals for her students. She has a BA in Piano Performance and is a Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner.

Meredith teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through the Washington DC Youth Orchestra Program. Two years of piano experience is preferred. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Meredith specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches folk and early music, and arranging. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has a Bachelors of Music degree and studied with Alice Chalifoux and Jeanne Chalifoux. She has been teaching since 1990.

"Harpist for numerous local orchestras. Former harpist for the MD Symphony. Harp instructor for DC Youth Orchestra for 20 years. Former harp instructor for Montgomery College, Catholic University."

Teresa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Hotchkiss School. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Teresa specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches pop, Celtic, folk, and early music. She has a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Applied Music and a Master's of Music in Harp Performance. She studied with Kathleen Bride, Myor Rosen, and Jane Weidensaul and has been teaching since 1980.

"I enjoy teaching all ages and levels and passing on a love for music and this instrument. It is important to me to explore with a student what music is enjoyable for them to learn and play while learning a solid foundation and technique."

Mary Kay teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. May Kay teaches classical, Celtic, and folk music, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has a Bachelors degree in Music Education, and has been teaching since 2001.

"Adult students can learn to play with or without reading music - it's up to you!"

Susan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Susan teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also offers recitals, harp ensembles, and prep for all levels of NYSSMA and ABRSM. She has a Harp Performance degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has studied with Abe Rosen, Alice Chalifoux and Lucille Lawrence.

"At Long Island harp studio, the goal is to bring out the best in each student. Curriculum is built around the individual's needs and time schedule. Students learn best through positive reinforcement."

Dayton teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at his studio, at a college, and through Skype. He also will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Dayton teaches classical, orchestral, modern, pop, and therapy music, as well as composition, arranging and improvisation. He has been teaching since 2016, and he teaches in Indonesian as well as in English.

"Dayton's teaching style makes harp lessons fun and simple enough for anyone to learn and enjoy."

Patricia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She teaches classical, orchestral and modern music, and offers recitals. She has a Masters of Music degree from The Julliard School, and is the Principal Harpist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

"Come study the harp with a serious but fun teacher! Enjoy discovering the beautiful music the harp has to offer."

Tess teaches harp lessons to all ages on pedal harp and lever harp. Her lively personality engages young students and her experience as a university faculty is essential for those wishing to study the harp seriously. Whether you'd like to play for your own enjoyment, hospice, or on the concert stage, Tess is committed to helping you succeed. Harp lessons will include a strong technical and musical foundation. From there, lessons are catered to your individual interests and goals. Jazz standards, music theory, performance skills, music history, arranging songs on the radio, sight-reading, and more! Call Tess to set up a trial lesson or for more information visit her website.

Joanna teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. She will travel to the homes of local students. She is the Harp Coach for the Alaska Youth Orchestras. Joanna teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. No previous musical training is required. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Joanna studied with Margo Britch and has been teaching since 1986.

Christine teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at West Virginia University. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Christine teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers harp ensembles, recitals, visiting harp Master Classes, and public informal performing opportunities for her students. Christine studied with Lucile Jennings and Alice Chalifoux and has a BFA in Music Education and an MM in Harp Performance. She has been teaching since 1976.

"I'd like to say I can make learning the harp easier and more interesting for you."

Nicole teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and FaceTime. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Nicole teaches music theory and classical, Celtic, and religious music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Gretchen VanHoesen, Principal Harpist Pittsburgh Symphony, and Anne-Margurite Michaud. She has been teaching since 2002.

"Nicole is currently accepting harp students of all ages and experience levels interested in both classical and traditional harp music on pedal and lever harps. She can help with rental or purchase options for students looking at starting the harp."

Molly teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a music store. She will travel to the homes of local students, and also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Molly teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Molly studied with Ceo, Price-Glynn, and Zdorovetchi. She has a BM in Harp Performance from RIC, and a Masters of Music in Harp Performance from Boston Conservatory. She has been teaching since 2011.

Wendy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Wendy teaches Celtic, healing, and meditation music. She has a harp circle for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music with a music therapy major, and has been teaching since 2000.

"I am a board member of the Scottish Harp Society of America, and have been a student at the Ohio Scottish Arts School (OSAS) each summer for many years. I am a member of the Washington Area Folk Harp Society (WAFHS)."

Penny teaches private lessons for adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Penny teaches classical, pop, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She also teaches music theory, and offers harp circles for her students. Penny studied with Dulci Barlow, Mary Elizabeth Collins, and Sue Richards, and is a certified k-12 teacher. She has been teaching since 2004.

"I teach to my students' individual goals and abilities."

Karen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Calvary Baptist in Nacogdoches. She also teaches in a private home in Carthage, Texas. No previous musical training is required. Karen teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic, and folk music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles for her students. She has been teaching since 1997.

Nora teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. She has been teaching since 1995.

Lynnetta teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Maclean Music Academy. No previous musical training is required. She teaches classical, Celtic, folk, and early music. Lynnetta teaches music theory and offers a String Group for her students. She also gives piano and violin lessons. She has an Eighth Grade AMEB teaching certificate and has been teaching since 1986.

"I participate in a local conservatorium's String Group (Harp), a music school's String Ensemble (Harp and/or Violin) and a community Orchestra (Violin)"

Karen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Karen teaches all musical styles, and also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has been teaching since 2002.

"My music teacher studied pedal harp with Marcel Grandjany in New York City. I played with the Celtic Coyote folk band for two years which was an incredible learning opportunity -- they were all my teachers.
Lessons are based on your goals and interests. We will start where you are learning beautiful simple pieces as you learn correct technique. Lessons include painless theory. playing by ear, reading music, and improvising. With a good foundation you can go as far as you'd like."

Katie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Katie teaches all music styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has been teaching since 1993.

"I relocated from Ireland to Minneapolis after touring as the original lead singer for the Riverdance show for 5 years. I specialize in beginners of all ages, and also teach voice."

Melinda teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. She offers recitals for her students. Melinda teaches classical, orchestral and Celtic music. She has recorded 5 CDs with a Renaissance group and 2 with a singing duo. She studied with Lynne Turner of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Linda Wellbaum of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. She has a Master's of Arts degree, and has been teaching since 1978.

Abby teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. Piano or music reading preferred for new students, but not required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Abby teaches all musical styles, and has been teaching since 2001.

Eilidh teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Eilidh teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches arranging and music theory. Eilidh studied with Sioned Williams, Imogen Barford, and Skaila Kanga. She is a trained elementary teacher and has the following degrees: BMus, PGDip., LRAM. She has been teaching harp since 1999.

"I have worked with students of all ages and abilities in Asia for the past 15 years both at International Schools and privately. I place a lot of emphasis on building a secure technical foundation but I also enjoy helping more mature students explore the musical aspects of their pieces. I am a committed and energetic teacher."

Joanna teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Joanna specializes in Celtic and therapy music, and also teaches arranging, composition, improvisation, and classical, folk, and religious music. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. She has taken graduate level music courses, and studied with Alison Simpson. She has been teaching since 1987.

"I teach the harp using a holistic approach - visual, aural, tactile, and imitative learning styles. My main focus is the student as a whole person and tailoring my teaching to their learning style. I love teaching and will do anything and everything possible to help a student succeed and play the harp with understanding and joy. I start with finding out the student's goals and use repertoire that they enjoy playing. I teach a good, classical technique with emphasis on relaxation at the harp."

John teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. No previous musical training is required. John teaches arranging and improvisation, and pop, classical, jazz, Celtic, folk, South American, and country music. He has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music, a California Teaching Credential, a Masters in Music Ed, and is National Board Certified. He has been teaching since 2002.

Kim teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Kim teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and modern music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a BA in Harp Performance from Drake University, and studied with Anna Vorhes and Mary Foss. She has been teaching since 1992.

Kathleen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, Google Duo, and Google Hangouts. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Kathleen specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches arranging, improvisation, and orchestral, modern, pop, jazz, folk, early, therapy, and religious music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles opportunity and theory classes. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Music in Harp Performance from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She studied with Gillian Benet Sella, Leslie Stratton, and Jude Mollenhaur.

Karen teaches private group lessons for children and adults at Mesa Public Schools. No previous musical training is required. Karen specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches modern, pop, folk, Renaissance / Early, and Christian and religious music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's in Instrumental Music Education, and a Master's of Music in Harp Performance Pedagogy. She also has an Early Childhood Music Endorsement. She has studied with Mary Johnston, Ester McLaughlin and Suzanne Balderston. She has been teaching since 1974.

"I love teaching harp and sharing the joy of playing the harp with my students!"

Serena teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Serena specializes in Celtic, folk, and religious music. She offers a harp circle for her students. She studied with Bonnie Hyndman and Kim Davidson, and has been teaching since 1995.

"I am a professional harpist who performs on both lever and pedal harp at a variety of venues. Weddings, special events, churches, hospitals, and nursing homes."

Amy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Amy teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, pop, and Celtic music. She also teaches arranging and music theory and offers recitals for her students. Amy has a BA in music education, and has been teaching since 2015.

Phyllis teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. Previous musical training is helpful. Phyllis specializes in classical and therapy music, and also teaches improvisation, pop, Celtic, folk, early, and religious music. She has a Bachelor of Music Degree from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo.

Bonnie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a music store. She'll also travel to local hotels and the homes of students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Bonnie teaches all musical styles, specializing in Hawaiian and Celtic music. She also teaches composition, arranging, and improvisation and offers performance opportunities if desired. She has a Bachelor's of Music degree from the University of Washington and has been teaching since 1982. She studied with Pamela Vokolek, Lynn Palmer and Edith Lundgren.

"I enjoy teaching."

Charlotte teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a college. No previous musical training is required. Charlotte teaches classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals. She has a Bacherlor's of Music in Music Ed, a Masters of Music in Harp Performance, and a PhD in Music Ed. She studied with Julia Louise Herrmann Edwards, Charles Kleinsteuber, and Gayle Barrington, and has been teaching since 1974.

Marjorie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. For students with no previous musical training, she gives piano lessons combined with the harp. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Marjorie teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She also offers opportunities for students of all levels to perform in public, and to audition for competitions if they are prepared. She studied with Nannette Black in Hollywood, Henriette Renie in Paris, and Mildred Dilling in New York. She has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Music degrees from Stanford University, a secondary school teaching certificate in music, and a Masters Degree in Music Education. Marjorie teaches in French as well as in English, and has been teaching since 1956.

"My goals are to give the student a love for music and the harp, the ability to read music, and an excellent harp technique based on relaxation and the French Method. My students have won many competitions and scholarships, and some of them play professionally and teach."

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."

Abigail teaches private lessons for children and adults. She also offers online lessons through Google Meet, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Abigail teaches classical, pop, and religious music. She also provides instruction in composition, arranging, and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Abigail studied with Dr. Michelle Gott, Dr. Heidi Hernandez, and Paula Provo-Martinez. She has an Associate of Fine Arts degree and has been teaching since 2016.

"Teaching harp is a wonderful privilege, and I would love to get to know you! I offer some discounts and try my best to work with students to make it as affordable as possible. My goal is to help you achieve what you want to get out of playing the harp. My focus is to nurture my students with encouragement, rewards, goals, and proper technique."

Rosanna teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Univeristy of Oregon. She also teaches through Skype, FaceTime and Zoom, and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Rosanna teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, folk, and orchestral music. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Rosanna studied with Kathleen Bride and Eira Lynn Jones. She has been teaching since 2010 and has the following degrees: DMA, MM (Eastman), BMus with honors (Royal Northern College of Music).

"My philosophy is that anyone can learn to play music, and each person will learn slightly differently. It is on me as the teacher to find the best way for you to learn. Whether you are more comfortable playing by ear or reading music, I believe it is possible to learn by incorporating both methods."

Marie teaches private and group lessons for children and teens at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Marie specializes in composition, arranging, and improvisation, and classical, therapy and religious music. She offers recitals, theory classes, and creative help for students with special needs. She studied with Laura Erickson and has been teaching since 2010.

"I love to encourage young people to use their talents to glorify the Lord. I enjoy working with kids to discover the best way they learn music and coming up with creative solutions to assist special needs."

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Williams College. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Elizabeth specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches arranging and Celtic, modern, and early music. She offers recitals and theory classes for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Performance, and studied with Alice Chalifoux and Lucile Lawrence.

"I teach mainly at the college level but am very happy to have beginners, as I believe that is most important to have a solid foundation from the start. I enjoy teaching at all levels."

Jan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jan specializes in Celtic and folk music, and also teaches arranging, improvisation, and classical, religious and therapy music. She is a Certified Healing Musician and studied with Carl Johnson, Marilyn Bennett, and Sunita Stanslow. She has been teaching since 2009