Massachusetts Teachers

Felice teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Smith College, Amherst College, and Community Music School of Springfield. No previous musical training is required. Felice teaches Celtic, classical and orchestral music and offers recitals for her students. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in French. She has a Master's of Music and certification in elementary music education. She studied with Marcel Grandjany, Jane Weidensal, Gloria Agostini, and Lily Laskine, and has been teaching since 1974.

Piper teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio in Winchester, New Hampshire, as well as in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. She will travel to the homes of local students. She also teaches through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Piper teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic, Folk, Renaissance, and Early music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers a harp circle for her students. Piper studied with Maeve Gilchrist and Rosemary Caine, and has a BFA Professional Music degree from Berklee College of Music. She has been teaching since 2015.

"If you can play something on the piano, you can play it on the harp! I believe that there is no limit the harp can do, as long as you have the passion to make it happen, and the faith in me to help you get there."

Lois teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Mockingbird Music and at schools. No previous musical training is required. Lois teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and harp circles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music degree in Harp Performance from Boston Conservatory, and has been teaching since 2002.

"All ages and levels are welcome. My emphasis is on enjoying the musical adventure."

Alix teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and a music store, as well as through Skype. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Alix teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, and pop music. She offers recitals, harp circles, and harp ensembles for her students. Alix studied with June Han, Bridget Kibbey and Jessica Zhou, and has been teaching since 2011. She has a B.M. in Harp Performance from NYU, and a M.M. from New England Conservatory.

Lizary teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Lizary teaches all musical styles, and also offers recitals. She teaches in both English and Spanish. She has M.M. and D.M.A. degrees in harp performance from the University of Arizona, and two post-graduate degrees from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Madrid. She studied with Maria Rosa Vidal, Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, and Dr. Maria Rosa Calvo-Manzano, and has been teaching since 1998.

Kathleen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Kathleen specializes in Celtic and folk music. She has studied with Nellie Zimmer, Noreen O'Donoghue, and Maire ni Chathasaigh and has been teaching since 1982.

Amanda teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at a college. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Amanda teaches all styles of music, specializing in classical. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and theory classes for her students. She has Bachelor's of Music and Master's of Music degrees and has been teaching since 2004.

Eduardo teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. He also teaches through Skype, and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Eduardo teaches South American, folk, and jazz music, as well as improvisation. He offers a harp ensemble for his students. Eduardo has 25 years of experience and teaches in Spanish as well as English.

Mairi teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the homes of local students. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Mairi teaches all musical styles, specializing in jazz, Celtic and folk music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has a BM in Performance and Professional Music, Summa Cum Laude, from Berklee College of Music. She minored in Theory of Jazz and Popular Music.

"Looking forward to exploring your goals and interests in music through the harp."

Alison teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Alison teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and therapy music, and offers theory classes. She has MM in Harp Performance, GPD harp, and BM in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2010.

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."

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."

Carrie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a college, as well as through Skype. She teaches all levels, but specializes in classical and orchestral music for advanced pedal harp. No previous musical training is required. Carrie has studied with Lynne Wainwright Palmer, Pamela Vokolek, Suzanne Balderston, and Marilyn Costello.

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.

Thom teaches private lessons for college age and adults at his studio. He will also travel to the homes of local students. New students must be able to read music. Thom specializes in Celtic and early music, and also teaches arranging and classical, folk, and therapy music. He has a B.Mus. degree, and studied with Cy Gordon O'Neill and Ann Paus. He has been teaching since 2001.

Rachel teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Community Music School of Springfield in Springfield, MA. She also teaches through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype, and will travel to the homes of local students. Rachel teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic, and folk music. She also teaches composition, arranging, and music theory, and offers recitals for her students. Rachel has a B.A in Traditional Scottish Music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.