Teachers by Last Name: N - P

Janelle teaches private and group 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. Janelle teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She has a music degree majoring in Harp Performance from the University of British Columbia. She studied with Heidi Krutzen, Rita Costanzi, and Richard Turner, and has been teaching since 2005.

"I believe in helping my students find their own musical path and helping them achieve their goals in a supportive and encouraging environment while creating good musical habits."

Jen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. She teaches through Skype, FaceTime and Zoom, Messenger Rooms, Google Meet/Duo, WebEx, and other formats as they become available. No previous musical training is required. Jen specializes in Celtic music, and also teaches arranging, improvisation and therapy music. She has an MS degree in Gifted and Talented Education, and has been teaching since 2005.

"Learn in a warm, friendly, flexible environment focused on your goals and expectations, limitations and strengths."

Melody 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. Melody teaches most musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals and theory classes for her students, and opportunities to play for private events. She has been teaching since 2002.

Hoda teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. She also teaches through Skype and Zoom. No previous musical training is required. Hoda teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Hoda offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students, as well as performance opportunities at clubs, festivals, and retirement homes. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in music, and has teaching certifications in Solfege, sight singing, ear training, and keyboard harmony. Hoda teaches in English, French, Arabic, and some Italian and Spanish. She has been teaching since 1969.

"I taught at U of O school of Music, with the RCM of Toronto, member of ORMTA, taught with OCDSB many grades, performed in and around Ottawa."

Neighborhood Music Stapleton (NMS) is a local lesson studio providing lessons in various instruments and ensembles, including harp. They hire high-caliber teachers who have had students perform in New York (Carnegie Hall), Venice, and have earned spots in the Denver School of the Arts and the Denver Young Artist Orchestra. No previous musical training is required. All musical styles are taught, with an emphasis on classical, orchestra, and modern music. Composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory are part of the curriculum. Recitals and harp ensembles are also available.

Karen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Karen teaches all musical styles, specializing in folk and modern music. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers harp circles for her students. Karen has been teaching since 2018.

Iris teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Irish American Association of Northwest Jersey (IAANJ). She also teaches through Skype, and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Iris teaches Celtic music, and offers a harp circle. She has been teaching since 2010.

"I teach the Irish Traditional way, by ear and eye, but also encourage music reading. I run Irish concerts and often have students open for the show. I also repair and maintain their harps or teach them how."

Veronica teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and through Skype. She also teaches at St Barnabas Church in Woodlawn, Bronx, NY. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Veronica teaches classical, modern, pop, Celtic, folk and religious music as well as music theory. She offers harp ensembles and recitals for her students. She has degrees in Music Education and Performance, and has been teaching since 2006.

Elizabeth teaches private 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. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic and folk music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Elizabeth has been teaching since 1996.

Chris teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at a private studio in Derby, Vermont. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Chris specializes in Celtic and folk music, and also teaches arranging, improvisation, and therapy music. She has an Associate's degree in Contemporary Music, and Bachelor's and Master's in Music Education. She also has a Vermont Music Teaching license. She has been teaching since 1985.

"I will teach you to play solo harp as well as how to accompany voice and other instruments. I usually have harps for sale or rent. I also teach guitar specializing in classical, jazz, folk and pop."

Mike teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He teaches pop, Celtic, folk, and early music, and also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. He studied with Sue Richards, Kathy DeAngelo, and Grainne Hambly, and has been teaching since 1997.

"I teach by aural method. Lessons are recorded for playback and practice at home. I also use midi format files that can be looped and slowed down to assist aural learning."

Violetta teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Turtle Bay Music School. She will travel to the homes of local students, and also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Violetta teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, and orchestral music. She also teaches improvisation and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Violetta studied with Isabelle Moretti, Emmanuel Ceysson, Sivan Magen, and Susan Jolles. She has a Bachelor of Music degree, and has been teaching since 2016. She teaches in French, as well as in English.

"I make sure to give each of my students the space to improvise and compose as well as teaching them the fundamentals of music theory, ear training, and the repertoire they wish to master. I emphasize fun and creativity during our lessons while making sure my students come out of each lesson feeling excited to continue playing the harp. I believe in building a healthy technique from the start, so that my students can play anything they want the way they want without fear of injury."

Jeanne teaches private lessons for children, teens, and college age students at her studio and at a college. Prior piano training is recommended, and the ability to read the bass and treble clefs. Jeanne teaches classical and orchestral music, and she offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Bachelor's of Music in performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She is the principal harpist in PMCO, substitute principal and 2nd harpist and lecturer with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. She studied with Alice Chalifoux and Marjorie Tyre, and has been teaching since 1971.

Nancy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through FaceTime, Zoom, and Skype. She specializes in classical music, and also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Nancy offers harp circles and harp ensembles for her students. She has BM and MCAT degrees in music therapy and has been teaching since 1996.

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."

Serena teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Serena teaches all musical styles and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a BS in Music Therapy, and Elementary Teaching certification. She studied with Gladys Hubner and Eileen Malone, and has been teaching since 1977.

"I do not have a specialty as to which harp I teach. I use my skills as a Music Therapist to help students learn to the best of their abilities."

Kirsten teaches private 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. Kirsten teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and therapy music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and theory classes. She has Bachelors of Music from Indiana University, and studied with Jacqueline Bartlett and Susann McDonald. She has been teaching since 2007.

"I have over 15 years of professional experience both playing and teaching. I welcome students of all ages and levels of experience. If you do not already have a harp, I have rentals available."

Marina teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, at the University of Nevada, Reno, and at Truckee Meadows Community College. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Marina teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles, and master classes for her students. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in Russian and Hebrew. She studied with Susann McDonald. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees and a Performer Diploma (PD). Marina is the principal harpist with the Reno Chamber Orchestra and the Reno Philharmonic, and has been teaching since 2005.

"I have a very large harp studio with monthly master classes and many opportunities to play with orchestras and perform. You can find reviews on Yelp. Please don't hesitate to contact."

Zeynep teaches private 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. Zeynep teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and early music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals for her students. She has taken lessons from many famous harpists such as Isabelle Perrin, Marie Pierre Langlament, Saskia Kingma, Ernestine Stoop Erika Waardenburg, Susan Allen, and Sylvain Blassel. Zeynep has a Harp and Audio Production degree. She has been teaching since 2008, and teaches in English, Turkish, and Japanese.

"I'm a very flexible teacher in terms of the needs and wants of the student; my lessons are tailored and paced to suit each and every one. I take time and interest to learn their individual tastes and find solutions for their specific difficulties. I expect dedication, love of the harp, and self-discipline from my students."

Jill teaches private lessons at her studio, as well as through Skype.

Krista teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. New students must have basic piano skills. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Krista specializes in classical and religious music, and also teaches pop, Celtic, folk, and early music. Krista has been teaching since 1996.

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for teens 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. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, specializing in folk music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles for her students. She has Bachelors of Fine Arts in Music, and has been teaching since 1992. She studied with Mildred Milligan, Cynthia Cooper, and John Hastings.

"Students do not need to bring their own harp to lessons. You can play one of mine."

Laura teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Laura teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She also teaches music theory. Laurie studied with Kerstin Allvin, Lydia Cleaver, and Mary Bartlett and has a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. She teaches in English or Spanish and has been teaching since 2011.

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, and offers extra theory classes for her students. She has a Masters in Harp Performance, and studied with Lucile Lawrence. She has been teaching since 1985.

Ginna teaches private and group 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 and pedal harps for rent to her students. Ginna teaches all musical styles, specializing in improvisation and classical music. She provides a harp circle and theory classes for her students. As well as teaching in English, she also teaches in Spanish. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance. She has studied with Gretchen Van Hoesen and Gail Barber. She has been teaching since 1992.

"I have students ranging from elementary school to 72 years old. Any one can learn to play. I pay close attention to improvisation and classical techniques."

Kristi teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Kristi specializes in classical music, and also teaches arranging and improvisation, and orchestral, modern, pop, blues, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a B.A. in Music, and an ARCT in Harp Performance. She studied with Patricia Wooster and Lynn Palmer, and has been teaching since 1998.

Michelle teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Michelle teaches all musical styles as well as improvisation and music theory. She also offers recitals for her students. She studied with Louise Pratt, Julie Keyes, and Carrol McLaughlin and has a Master of Music degree in harp performance. She has been teaching since 2006.

"Witnessing the progress of my aspiring students is such a joy! Come learn with me!"

Rachel teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Rachel specializes in Celtic music and also teaches pop, folk, and religious music. She studied with Faith Stenning in Pittsburgh, and has been teaching since 2004.

Joan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. She also teaches through Skype. Students must be able to read music in the treble and bass clefs. Joan specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches modern, pop, and folk music. She also gives extra theory classes. She has Australian / English diplomas in music teaching and performance including A.MusA, ATCL, and LTCL degrees. She studied with Una Morgan, Sebastian Lipmann and Jill Atkinson, and has been teaching since 1983.

"I teach with the aim of preparing students for exams , and also teach students who want to learn the harp for their own personal enjoyment. In S.E Queensland (ie the Brisbane area). I also offer the opportunity for ensemble playing."

Lindsay teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at a Middle School. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Lindsay teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches music theory. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Harp Performance. Lindsay studied with Jeanne Goldstein and Dr. Jessica Suchy-Pilalis.

Alissa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Hoyt Institute of the Arts in New Castle, Pennsylvania. 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. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in folk and popular music. She also teaches music theory. Alissa studied with Lucy Scandrett and Lee Ann Anderson and has an MA in Ethnomusicology from Kent State University, Ohio. She has been teaching since 1995.

"I have played harp professionally since March 1986 for weddings, receptions, fairs, folk festivals, holidays, church services, Senior groups, nursing homes, civic events, and the like, in western PA and NE Ohio."

Lori teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at The Bryn Mawr School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Lori specializes in classical music, and also teaches pop, Celtic, and folk music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has studied with Jeanne Chalifoux and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1978.

Janet teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Utah Valley University. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Janet specializes in Classical, Orchestral, Pop, Jazz and Celtic music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Janet is the Ballet West Principal Harpist, and the Utah Symphony Sub. She won the 2017 Studio Teacher of the Year Award.

Dominique teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Holy Names University in Oakland. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Dominique specializes in classical music and composition, and also teaches arranging and orchestral, modern, pop, and folk music. She offers recitals and theory and music history as needed. Besides teaching in English she also teaches in French. She has a Masters in Harp Performance from Claremont Graduate University. She also has the Premier Prix in Solfege from Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, Belgium. Dominique has been teaching since 1975.

"I teach very "hands on" to ensure real learning in the lesson. I try to make the traditional approach of the French school pleasurable through choice of repertoire, beauty of tone and musicality. I am available for private coaching or master classes on the subject of the romantic repertoire and playing style."

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."

Anastasia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and also at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, James Madison University, and Teachers College, Columbia University. She also teaches through Skype. Anastasia teaches all musical styles and offers recitals, harp ensembles, and theory classes for her students. She studied with Alice Chalifoux and Jeanne Chalifoux. Anastasia was the faculty recipient of the Peabody CARES Georgie Award from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.

Haley teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the homes of local students. She prefers that students have some musical experience, but it depends on the individual. Haley teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Haley studied with Melissa Calusio and Dr. Sue Taylor, and minored in music.

Paula teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Paula teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She has a Bachelor's degree in Music and has been teaching since 1987.

Anouk teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Anouk teaches all musical styles, specializing in folk and therapy music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a conservatory degree in harp, and graduated from the International Harp Therapy Program. Anouk teaches in English, Dutch, and German, and has been teaching since 2004.

Melanie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Melanie teaches arranging and improvisation, and classical, orchestral, modern, pop, jazz, Celtic folk, early, and religious music. She offers theory classes and opportunities to perform as interested. She has a B.A. in Music Education and Music Applied, and a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. She has been teaching since 2005.

Elena teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Elena teaches classical, Celtic, pop, and religious music. She studied with Elinor Niemisto, Min Kim and Sunita Staneslow, and has been teaching since 2006.

Jacqueline teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Baltimore School for the Arts, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and Goucher College. She also offers online lessons. She specializes in teaching children and teens, and no previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jacqueline teaches classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Masters of Music from Peabody Conservatory.

"Extensive information about my teaching is available on my website at www.jpharp.com."

Laura teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. She also teaches at University High School and Fresno Pacific University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Laura teaches all music styles, specializing in classical, orchestral and Celtic music. She offers harp ensembles, recitals, and harp circles for her students, and also teaches arranging, improvisation and music theory. She has a Master's degree and is a MTAC member. She studied with Nancy Allen, Catherine Michel, JoAnn Turovsky, and Anne Adams, and has been teaching since 1980.

"I employ an approach of mutual respect, and ask and guide students to be goal-oriented in their work."

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."