Teachers by Last Name: W - Z

Martha teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Hope College, Grand Valley State University, and Aquinas College. A minimum of 2 years of piano is highly recommended. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Martha teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic and therapy music. She teaches improvisation and music theory, and offers harp ensembles and recitals. She studied with Elizabeth Richter, Lucile Lawrence, Alice Chalifoux, and Lynne Wainwright Palmer. She has Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, and is a CHTP Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner. She teaches in both English and German, and has been teaching since 1994.

"Group lessons are offered on a limited basis. One-on-one instruction is tailored to students' abilities with respect. Expectations are challenging but reasonable."

Dorothy teaches private lessons for college age and adults at her studtio and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Dorothy specializes in improvisation and Celtic music, as well as composition, arranging, and folk, religious, and therapy music. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. She has been the coordinator of the Milwaukee Irish Festival's Harp Stage since 1990, and has taken lessons from the performers, including Kim Robertson and Janet Harbison. She has been teaching since 1994.

"I specialize in teaching adults who have always wanted to play but never had the opportunity. I teach my students how to teach themselves. They do not have to know how to read music or have played anything."

Jan 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. Jan teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, folk and early music. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jan has studied with Lou Anne Neil and Ann Griffiths. She has taken workshops with Nancy Allen, Osian Ellis, Mildred Dilling, Catherine Gotthoffer, Suzanne Balderston, and Andrew Lawrence King. She has been teaching since 1990 and has the following degrees and certifications: BFA, Harp Performance (CalArts), Advanced Course Certificate (RAM), MAT TESOL (USC).

"I teach in a relaxed, supportive atmosphere so as to inspire my students to enjoy learning and playing the harp. I focus on a sound technique which can be applied to any type of harp or music genre."

An innovative educator, Kela has maintained a private studio since 1998. She embraces teaching with a fun and loving approach. Kela is accepting new students of all ages and abilities both in-person and online. No previous musical training is required, and she has lever harps for rent to her students. She is a registered Suzuki harp instructor and draws from many methods to find the best approach for each individual student. Kela teaches many musical styles and genres, offers recitals, harp ensemble, and theory classes for her students. She has Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music degrees in Harp Performance, and over 150 hours of Suzuki teacher training.

"It is never too soon or too late to learn to play the harp! I draw from many teaching philosophies to find the best approach for each student, from the very young to the young at heart."

Jaclyn teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, at the homes of local students and also through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has pedal harps for rent to her students. Jaclyn teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches arranging and improvisation, and offers harp ensembles and recitals. Jaclyn studied with Elizabeth Richter and has a Bachelor of Arts in Harp Performance and a Master of Music in Harp Performance. Jaclyn graduated with her Doctor of Arts Degree in Harp Performance in July of 2016. She has been teaching since 2003.

"Teaching and sharing the joy of the harp is more than simply imparting the mechanics of the instrument and perfecting notes, rhythm, and phrasing. After 10 years of national and international teaching experience with beginner to advanced students ranging in age from 3 to 76 years, it is apparent to me that anyone with the right amount of desire and passion to learn, can play the harp. Each student brings their own personality and talent to the harp and it is therefore my ultimate goal to nurture and cultivate this uniqueness in every lesson and in every performance experience."

Margaret teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Margaret specializes in ethnic, religious, popular, folk and early classics music. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. Her degrees and certifications include: Music education, Emeritus Teacher of Piano, and IHTP and CMP certificates. She studied with Albert Fillmore and Mary Bartlett, and has been teaching since 1998.

"I offer a free "Introduction to the harp" interview and orientation before lessons begin. Membership in the Harp Amici (Harp Friends) Harp Circle is strongly recommended, for its strong benefits to the student."

Jill teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype and Zoom. She has lever harps and pedal harps available to rent to her students. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jill has been teaching since 2008.

"I strive to help my students develop a love of music that can last throughout their entire life while still learning proper technique and theory. I strive to help students set individual goals and then structure lessons to help these students reach each of their specific goals."

Bryn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She also teaches music theory. Bryn has a BS in Music in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2002.

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for children and adults through Zoom and in-person harp workshops around the United States. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Elizabeth specializes in folk and religious music and teaches arranging and most musical styles. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles, and has been teaching since 2002. She studied with Megan Metheney, Christine Vivona, and Mindy Ball.

Pam teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Preucil School of Music, Orchestra Iowa School, and the University of Iowa. No previous musical training is required. Pam teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals and group classes. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music, and has Suzuki Teacher Training through Book 3, SPA, Revisiting Book 1. She has been teaching since 1992.

Ana Marija teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She also teaches improvisation and music theory. Ana Marija has undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Harp Performance. She studied with Ljiljana Nestorovska, Milena Stanišić, and Jana Bouškova. She teaches in English or Serbian and has been teaching since 2016.

"I have more than 15 years of experience in performing around the world. Scales, chords, and other harp technique exercises are important to build the good foundation on which students can choose what genre and style of music they would like to play."

Karen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, at Terra State Community College, and at the Society of the Arts in Bellevue. 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. Karen specializes in improvisation and religious music, and also teaches classical, modern, and pop music. She offers harp ensembles and theory classes for her students. She has an Bachelor's degree and studied with Laura Erb, Alice Chalifoux, and Dorothy Henshen. Karen was inducted into the Fremont Ross High School Music Hall of Fame. She has been teaching since 1975.

Briana teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, at a church, and at the homes of local students. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Briana teaches classical, Celtic, folk, early, therapy and religious music.

"All levels of beginning and intermediate students are welcome! I teach based on your goals and plans, and aim to let you enjoy the beauty of playing the harp!"

Hannah 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. She teaches all levels of lever harp, and beginning to intermediate pedal harp. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Hannah teaches classical, orchestral, Celtic and religious music, and offers recitals for her students. She has studied with Heidi O'Gara, Kerstin Allvin, Rachel Ferris, Bonnie Goodrich and Dr. Louisa Woodson. She has been teaching since 2004.

"I use the Salzedo Method, though I can modify it for the needs of a specific student. I focus on technique, musicality, relaxation and cultivating a love of music."

Jessica teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She will also travel to the homes of local students. Prospective students must be able to read music, or have had 1 or 2 years of piano lessons. Jessica specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches modern and pop music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and quarterly masterclasses for her students. Jessica has a BM and a Performers Certificate, both from Eastman School of Music. She studied with Julie Keyes, Louise Vickerman, and Kathleen Bride, and has been teaching since 2008.

"I love performing and teaching the harp. I look forward to working with any prospective students!"

Marguerite teaches private lessons for children and college age students at her studio and at Roosevelt University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Marguerite teaches arranging and classical, modern and orchestral music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music degree in Harp Performance, a Performer's Certificate, and a Master's of Music in Orchestral Harp. She is Suzuki trained, and has been teaching since 1997. She studied with Sarah Bullen, Kathleen Bride, Ursula Kwasnicka and Artiss de Volt.

"As a teacher I want to see my students succeed beyond their expectations."

Misty teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Valley Catholic Music School. She also teaches through FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Misty specializes in classical and jazz music and also teaches orchestral, pop, Celtic, folk, South American, and religious music. She teaches composition, arranging, and improvisation and offers recitals. She has a Bachelors in Harp Performance and a Masters in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2006. She studied with Dr. Carrol McLaughlin.

"My background includes a focus on classical, celtic/folk, popular, worship, and jazz. Therefore, I am happy to tailor your lessons to fit your musical tastes and interests. All ages are welcome!"

Sarajane teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, at Planet Harp and Macungie Music Studios. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent. Sarajane teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. She has a psychology degree with a music minor. She studied with Dorothy Knauss and Gloria Galante, and has been teaching since 1997.

"In addition to providing music instruction to harpists of all levels, I focus on ergonomics, good technique and psychological strategies that aid in the learning process. I've been performing solo and duo (with my husband, who's a classical guitarist) for 30 years. My compositions are available in print and CD. I've served as the publishing editor of "The Harp Therapy Journal" for 20 years."

Wendy 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. Wendy teaches all musical styles and offers harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelors of Music degree from Oberlin College, and studied with Alice Chalifoux. Wendy has been teaching since 2006.

Kathleen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the College of Charleston and Charleston Southern Univeristy. She specializes in teaching pedal harp to teens and college age students. Students must be able to read music before starting lessons. Kathleen has lever harps for rent to her students. She specializes in teaching classical and orchestral music. She studied with Alice Chalifoux, and has a Bachelor's of Music, and Master's of Music, harp performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She has been teaching since 1985. Kathleen is the principal harpist with the Charleston Symphony.

Katy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Paramus Community Schools. 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. Katy teaches all musical styles, as well as arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers recitals for her students. Katy studied with Nancy Allen.

Erin teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Washburn University. 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. Erin teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, Celtic and pop music. She also teaches music theory and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Erin studied with Kim Delibero Glennie, Susann McDonald, and Ela Szymt. She has BM and MM degrees from Indiana University and has been teaching since 1994.

"I have a vibrant studio of all ages and tailor lessons to the student's interests".

Sarah teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in Suzuki.

"I have dedicated 15 years to mastering this beautiful instrument! I am a professional Suzuki-trained harpist with a degree in Education. I can't wait to be a part of this journey with you! I can't wait to meet you!"

Joan 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. Jane teaches classical, Celtic and folk music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles, and theory classes for her students. She has a Music Teachers degree from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, and the following certifications: Gr.10 Toronto Conservatory Voice 1958 and Gr 8 Classical Harp 2001. She studied with Dolloy Roberts in Tampa, Florida, and Susanne Prentice in Toronto, Canada, and has been teaching since 1992.

Romy teaches private lessons for teens and adults at her studio and at Edinburgh College. She also teaches online lessons through any app the student prefers. No previous musical training is required. Romy teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic and folk music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has a BMus degree in Traditional Music, with 1st class honours. Romy studied with Heather Downie and Corrina Hewat. She teaches in English and Dutch.

"My lessons are flexible and adaptable to what you would like to learn, whether that's specific songs, styles, or skills. I love to make arrangements that suit my students' level and introduce new concepts, and I love to teach creative music-making."

Hee Jin 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 both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Hee Jin specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches modern, pop, and religious music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles.

Melissa 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. Melissa teaches all musical styles, and offers harp ensembles and theory classes. She has a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree, and is a Montessori Certified Teacher. She has been teaching since 1980.

"I have over 30 years experience teaching the harp, and it is a gift. I love bringing the joy of playing and learning the harp to others. I love to teach at all levels, and am a specialist at teaching adult beginners and children as well."

Brandee teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Greenwich House Music School. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Brandee teaches improvisation and classical, pop, and jazz music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has a BM in Harp Performance and Music Management, and an MA in Music Performance and Composition, and has been teaching since 2001. She studied with Emily Mitchell, Susan Jolles and Rebecca Flannery.

Laura teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the University of Oregon. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Laura teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Laura also offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp camps, and retreats for her students. Laura studied with Sally Maxwell, Eileen Malone, and Bertille Fournie. She has a Masters in Music and is an MHTP graduate. Laura has been teaching harp since 1984.

"I offer a well-rounded harp experience, tailor-made to the needs of the students. I emphasize relaxed hand position and optimal tone production. I am very flexible as to what sort of harp the student is playing."

Elisabetta teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. New students must be able to read music. Elisabetta teaches classical and orchestral music and offers harp ensembles for her students. She teaches in Italian and basic English. She has a Bachelor's degree from an Italian music conservatory. She has been teaching since 1977.

Susan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Susan teaches all musical styles, specializing in arranging and improvisation. She offers harp circles and theory classes for her students. She is a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner, and a Recommended Harp Therapy Instructor. She studied with Rachel Ellins and has been teaching since 2004.

"I love empowering students to create their own music right from the beginning. Whether you wish to play for yourself, your friends' wedding, or therapeutically, come have fun as develop your skills. Harps are available to rent locally through Kolacny Music and the Loveland Harp Shoppe."

Roxanne teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She teaches all levels of lever harp, and beginning to intermediate pedal harp. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Roxanne teaches arranging and classical, pop, Celtic, folk, religious, and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles, and will refer jobs to her more advanced students. She has a BS degree in Music Performance, and is a Certified Music Practitioner through the Music for Healing and Transition Program. She studied with Eileen Malone and Lily Laskine, and has been teaching since 1970.

"I so enjoy guiding students on their personal exploration of the harp. We have fun and we learn and we grow. Students do not need to bring their harps to lessons. They are welcome to select from one of my studio harps."

Saul teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, at a college, and at the homes of local students. He also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Saul teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, music theory, and voice. He offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. He studied with Lucile Lawrence, Alice Chalifoux, and Lynne Aspnes, and has Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Music degrees. He has been teaching since 1980.

"I teach students to play musically and artistically, step by step. I make playing simple and effective."

Jane teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, at the homes of local students, and through Skype. She also teaches at the Suzuki Music School of Westport (CT) and The Diller-Quaile School (NY). No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jane teaches classical, orchestral, modern, pop, Celtic and folk music, as well as music theory and arranging. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor of Music Education degree, and is a Registered Suzuki Teacher. Jane studied with Elaine Humphreys Cook, Linda Wellbaum, and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1985.

"Finding the JOY that comes through making music is the goal. I believe my extensive performing career with numerous orchestras, choirs, chamber groups and solo engagements plays a significant role in my capacity to train students in all aspects of harp performance."

June teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. June specializes in classical and early music, and also teaches modern, Celtic, and folk music. She offers recitals and incorporates theory into her harp lessons. She has Bachelor's and Master's of Music degrees, and has State of Michigan certifications for Music K-12 and Fine Arts 7-12.

"I have a very positive attitude about teaching and learning and believe that although learning music can be an intense endeavor, it should always remain fulfilling and enjoyable."