Teachers by Last Name: C

Please see our main Harp Teacher List page for more information on how to use this list, and for our teacher list organized by states and countries.


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teaches online Teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or other online programs

teaches both lever and pedal harp Teaches both lever and pedal harp

only teaches lever harp Teaches only lever harp

only teaches pedal harp Teaches only pedal harp

teaches all ages Teaches all ages

teaches only children and teens Teaches only children and teens

teaches only teens and adults Teaches only teens and adults


Here is a list of our harp teachers with last names starting with C.

12866

Saratoga Springs, NY
(Albany, Oneonta)

Karlinda Caldicott

Lever and double-strung harps - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Karlinda teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the College of Saint Rose, Hartwick College, and the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Karlinda also has an active online harp studio, currently teaching her students via Skype and Facebook Messenger (sorry, no Facetime). No previous musical training is required. Karlinda teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She has been teaching since 2000 and, when possible, offers annual recitals for her students. She has a Bachelors of Music in Harp Performance, and studied with Corkey Christman and Alice Chalifoux.

"I'm not a double-strung player, but I currently have 2 double-strung students who seem to be doing well. I sometimes have 1 or 2 harps to rent, but don't have a rental service."

 

38863

Pontotoc, MS

June Caldwell

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate

June teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. June teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic and modern music. June studied with Laurie Riley and Lorinda Jones, and has degrees in Elementary, Gifted, and Early Childhood Education. She has been teaching since 2015.

"I teach in a relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere. Lessons should be fun, and students should feel free to make mistakes and ask questions."

 

90016

Los Angeles, CA

Madison Calley

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
Pedal harp - all levels

Madison 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. Madison teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, modern and pop music. She studied with Jeanne Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 2016.

"Start before you're ready, because everything you want in life is on the other side of fear."

 

97520

Ashland, OR
(Medford OR)

Celia Canty

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Celia 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. Celia teaches classical, pop, Celtic, folk, therapy and religious music. She offers harp ensembles and theory classes. She has a BA with Single Subject Music Teaching Credential, and an MA in Piano Performance. She has been teaching since 1988.

 

92037

La Jolla, CA
(San Diego)

Chiara Capobianco

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Chiara teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studios in La Jolla and in San Diego. She offers online lessons through Skype, Zoom, Messenger, and WhatsApp. She'll also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Chiara teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, pop, and Celtic music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has a Harp master degree from the conservatory of music in Milan, Italy. Chiara teaches in English, Spanish, Italian and German, and has been teaching since 2000.

 
Chiara Capobianco

80109

Castle Rock, CO

Lethicia Caravello

Lever harp - beginning
Pedal harp - all levels

Lethicia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Lethicia teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. As well as English, she also teaches in Portugese. She studied harp with Ina Zdorovetchi, June Han, Felice Pomeranz, Heidi Lehwalder, and Nicole Brubaker Brady. She has a Master's of Music degree from Boston Conservatory, a Bachelors of Music degree from Brigham Young University, and Suzuki Teacher Training Units 1 through 4.

"Music is what inspires me everyday, and I love being able to share it with others through performance and teaching. I believe the learning of music affects all areas of life and that with it comes a great sense of fulfillment and happiness."

 
Lethicia Caravello

62650

Jacksonville, IL

Devon Carpenter

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Devon teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Devon teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and ABRSM or Trinity Exams for her students. She has a BA in Music and has been teaching since 1999.

 

07017

East Orange, NJ
(New York, Montclair)

Robbin Gordon Cartier

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Robbin teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also teaches at a variety of schools, and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Robbin teaches all music styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She also offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a BA in Music Education, and an MA in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 1985.

"If you have the desire to learn how to play the harp and you are willing to work to fulfill this dream, you can learn how to play the harp!"

 
Robbin Gordon Cartier

57104

Sioux Falls, SD
(Mitchell SD, Sioux County IA)

Marian Casey

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
(952) 240-2328

Marian teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell) and Dordt College (Sioux Center). No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Marian specializes in folk and religious music, and also teaches arranging and improvisation, and classical, orchestral, Celtic, early, and religious music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students, and the opportunity to join in her hospice and care home ministry. She has a BA and a Master's of Music, and has been teaching since 2012. She studied with Frances Miller and Anna Vorhes.

"I actively encourage my harp students to play in music groups at their school or church, and I gladly collaborate with directors to adapt or create harp parts appropriate for each student's ability."

 

27517

Chapel Hill, NC
(Raleigh-Durham)

Pavelid Castaneda

Lever and South American harps - all levels
(631) 332-0555 - Pavelid@Hotmail.com

Pavelid teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at his studio and at a church. He will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Pavelid specializes in South American and modern music, and also teaches improvisation and classical, folk, religious, and healing / meditation music. He offers recitals to his students. As well as teaching in English, he also teaches in Spanish. He has a BA in Music Education and an NC License, and has been teaching since 1994. He studied with Alfredo Rolando Ortiz and Carols Rojas.

 
Pavelid Castaneda

07631

Englewood, NJ

Ardis Cavin

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(201) 569-5363 - ardiscav@hotmail.com

Ardis teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Bergen Community College. 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. Ardis teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation and music theory. She offers harp ensembles, recitals, harp circles, and summer camps for her students. She has a Master's degree from Indiana Universtiy, and New Jersey Music Certification grades 1-12. Ardis studied with Mildred Dilling and has been teaching since 1980.

"Ardis Cavin is a patient and fun-loving teacher who will guide you in achieving your harp goals - whether playing for fun and relaxation or Carnegie Hall! I am also a professional musician performing in weddings, restaurants and special occasions in New York and New Jersey."

 
Ardis Cavin

County Armagh, NORTHERN IRELAND
BT61 9DW

Armagh

Simon Chadwick

Wire-strung and historical harps - all levels

Simon teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. He also teaches at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He has harps for rent to his students. Simon specializes in traditional, Celtic, folk, and early music and also teaches composition, improvisation and arranging. He offers recitals and theory classes for his students as well as tea and coffee! He has been teaching since 2001.

 

02135

Boston, MA

Mairi Chaimbeul

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

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."

 

87123

Albuquerque, NM

Jocelyn Chaparro

Lever harp - all levels

Jocelyn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She requires parents of young students to learn tuning and basic harp maintenance until the student is ready to take on the responsibility. Jocelyn teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She also teaches arranging and music theory. She will offer harp ensembles and recitals once the Covid restrictions are lifted. She encourages her students to play with other instrumentalists and to play in churches and nursing homes. Jocelyn studied with Mildred Dilling, Ruth Negri, and Assunta del Aquila. She has Bachelors of Music degree and an Artists Diploma, and has been teaching since 1980.

"I have decades of performing experience on both the pedal and lever harp as well as on the harpsichord. I have also held church positions in the capacity of pianist, organist and choir director. I teach the Grandjany technic and believe it to be the most pure and efficient technique on both pedal and lever harp."

 

07871

Sparta, NJ
(Dover, Rockaway)

Cecilia Parker Chartoff

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(973) 726-8831 - cparker@harptones.com

Cecilia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Cecilia teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in Spanish. She has a Bachelor's of Music specialization in harp performance in Argentina. She also has Le Di Plome d'Execution from Ecole Normale In Paris, France. She studied with Micheline Kahn and Pierre Jarmet, and has been teaching since 1995.

"I started my education in Argentina and received a scholarship to study at the Ecole Normale in Paris. I was the principal harpist for the Entre Rios Symphony Orchestra. I had been teaching at a college level in Argentina prior to coming to the USA. I am a certified Spanish teacher in NJ. I currently perform with the Sussex County Community Orchestra and play at weddings and events."

 

47404

Bloomington, IN

Sara Chasse

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Sara Chasse teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Sara specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches orchestral, folk, and therapy music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and piano theory for her students. She has an A.A. in Music and a Piano Performance Certificate. She is a member of the American College of Musicians. She studied with Susan McDonald, Ellie Choate, and Elizabeth Richter.

"Music is one of the greatest pastimes. Learning to express yourself through music can boost your mood, bring joy and heals. Music releases dopamine in your brain, which improves your mood and reduces your anxiety. It can also help reduce stress, so it induces joy and motivation. I work with special needs children and adults with anxiety. My teenage students often report better test scores."

 
Sara Chasse

87501

Santa Fe, NM

Jeannie Kern Chenette

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Jeannie teaches private lessons for children and adults through Zoom and at her studio. She offers a monthly Zoom Harp Circle. Previous musical training is helpful but not required. Jeannie teaches many musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She incorporates arranging, improvisation, and music theory into lessons. She has been teaching since 1990, with positions at Vassar College, Grinnell College, and Iowa State University. Jeannie holds a B.Music Education from Butler University and M.Music from the New England Conservatory. She studied with Liz Cifani, Eddie Druzinski, and Bernard Zhigera.

"My focus is determined by my student's individual goals and areas of strength. I start with basic technical work as evidenced in my own harp books, and introduce a variety of musical genres, from Classical to Celtic to Latin American."

 

90805 and 93614

Long Beach and Coarsegold, CA
(Los Angeles, Orange County)

Ellie Choate

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Ellie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at CSU Long Beach, CSU Fullerton, and UC Irvine. She also gives lessons through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She specializes in classical and pop music but also teaches arranging and orchestral, Celtic, and folk music. Ellie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in piano performance and a Master of Arts in harp performance. She has been teaching since 1980.

"I devise an individual course of study for each learner, choosing music of various genres according to the musical abilities and needs of the individual. I frequently write arrangements that are geared to the learner's musical taste and ability."

 
Ellie Choate

50000

Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaysia

Madelaine Chong

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Madelaine teaches private lessons for children and adults through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Madelaine teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. In 2022 she is in her final year pursuing a Bachelor of Music (Hons) in Harp Performance at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore (NUS). She also has the following teaching certificates: DipABRSM, ABRSM Grade 8 Harp Practical (Distinction in 2013). Madelaine has studied with Khor Jee Fei (director of The Harp Academy), Tan Keng Hong (Principal harpist of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra), and Gulnara Mashurova (Principal harpist of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra). She has also taken Masterclasses from Chantal Mathieu, Leonard Jacome, Catherine Michel, Ieuan Jones, and Mariko Anraku. Madelaine teaches in Mandarin and English and has been teaching since 2013.

"With 9 years of teaching experience, I believe that I could help guide you on this journey to discover the wonders of what a harp could do. I have also been performing and playing with various orchestras of different levels in Malaysia and Singapore since 2011. Students are required to have their own harp as I will be teaching online lessons only. It's never too late to start learning, hit me up! :)"

 
Madelaine Chong

84087

Bountiful, UT

Merinda Starnes

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Merinda 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. Merinda 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. She studied with Dr. Carrol McLaughlin and Dr. Cathy Clayton. She has a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance, and is Suzuki certified. She has been teaching since 2016.

"I work to provide my students with performance opportunities through recitals, festivals, ensembles, and orchestra experience. My goal for teaching is to help my students build confidence, grow their musical skills, and support them as they find their own love for music and the harp."

 

53726

Madison, WI

Jenny DeRoche Christian

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(414) 530-4218 - derochejenny@gmail.com

Jenny teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jenny teaches all musical styles and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Music Education degree.

"As a music educator for over six years in public schools, I absolutely love teaching beginners and have a strong knowledge base on how to teach. I teach a variety of students and love teaching any grade/age level!"

 

10400

Penang, Malaysia

Dr. Jessenzzth Chua

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Dr. Jessenzzth Chua teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. He will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Dr Chua teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. He offers recitals, harp ensembles, video recordings, and harp master classes for his students. Jessenzzth studied with Davide Burani, Khor Jee Fei, and Katryna Tan, and previously had masterclasses with Catherine Michel and Ieuan Jones. Jessenzzth has a Doctor of Philosophy in Innovation Brain Dynamics and Master of Arts degree in pedagogy and performance. He teaches in English, Chinese, and Bahasa and has been teaching since 2019.

 
Dr. Jessenzzth Chua

02882

Narragansett, RI

Heather Cianciolo

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(401) 580-8905 - Hcianciolo1@gmail.com

Heather 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. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Heather specializes in classical, pop, Celtic and folk music. She offers recitals and a harp circle for her students. She has studied with Salzman and Curcio, and has been teaching since 1995.

 

34236

Sarasota, FL

Giuseppina Ciarla

Lever and triple-strung harps - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Giuseppina teaches private and lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, jazz, and orchestral music. Giuseppina also teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She teaches in Italian as well as English, and has been teaching since 1996. Giuseppina has the following degrees: Conservatorio di Musica from Italy, Bachelor's and Master's degrees from U of A. She is also a Certified Suzuki Method instructor.

"Giuseppina is the principal harpist of the Sarasota Opera, an accomplished solo, chamber and orchestral musician. Giuseppina maintains a harp studio in Sarasota where she is dedicated to sharing her years of experience and knowledge. She will inspire, nurture and guide you in the wonderful and exciting journey of learning to play the harp. Expression, musicality and a strong technical foundation are the core of Giuseppina's teaching philosophy while encouraging each student to bring out the best of themselves in their own creativity."

 

78539

Edinburg, TX

Sylvia Clark

Pedal harp - all levels

Sylvia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and specializes in beginning pedal harp. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Sylvia teaches classical, orchestral, pop, and folk music, as well as improvisation. She offers recitals for her students. She has a BA in Music History, and MA in Music (thesis option).

 

55113

St. Paul, MN
(Minneapolis)

Stephanie Claussen

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Stephanie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She teaches all levels of lever harp, and beginning and intermediate pedal harp. No previous musical training is required. Stephanie specializes in Celtic and early music, and also teaches arranging and classical, folk, and religious music. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2011.

 

84105

Salt Lake City, UT

Cathryn Clayton

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Cathryn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the University of Utah. She also teaches through Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Cathryn teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Cathryn studied with Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, Tamera Oswald, and ShruDeLi Ownbey and has BA, MA, and DMA degrees. She has been teaching since 1987.

"I am available for private lessons. I am happy to work with students who love the harp and want to enrich their lives. I also prepare students for college or graduate school."

 

05301

Brattleboro, VT
Lebanon, NH

Rachel Clemente

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Rachel teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Brattleboro Music Center in Brattleboro, VT and at Upper Valley Music Center in Lebanon, NH. 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.

 

47150

New Albany, IN

Lydia Clifton

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Lydia teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a Community Music Center. She also teaches through FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. Lydia teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She also teaches music theory and offers recitals for her students. She studied with Lisa Spurlock Gilmore and Elizabeth Richter, and has a BA degree in Music Performance from Ball State University.

"I work with each student individually to reach their own musical goals."

 

11215

Brooklyn, NY

Liann Cline

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Liann teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She specializes in classical music, and also teaches orchestral, modern, pop, Celtic, folk, therapy, and religious music. Liann studied with Joan Raeburn Holland, Elizabeth Richter, and Bridgett Stuckey, and has a Master of Music in harp performance. She has been teaching since 2014.

"I'm a very warm and enthusiastic person and my teaching style is structured and supportive."

 

12533

Hopewell Junction, NY

Candace Coates

Lever harp - all levels
Double-strung harp - all levels

Candace teaches private and group lessons for children and adults. She also teaches through Zoom and FaceTime. She specializes in teaching adults and seniors who are beginners. No prior musical training is required. She also helps students locate rental harps. Candace specializes in Celtic and folk music. She has been teaching since 1994.

"Here's a testimonial from one of my students: 'If it were not for your approach for teaching the harp, I know that I would not be progressing as well as I have in such a short time. Thanks for your friendship and commitment to helping me to become a good quality harper' Mrs. B."

 

72202

Little Rock, AR

Alisa Coffey

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Alisa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Alisa teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Master's of Music degree, and has been teaching since 2009.

 

97420

Coos Bay, OR
(North Bend)

Lynda Cole

Lever and cross-strung harps - beginning to advanced
Pedal harp - beginning

Lynda teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Lynda specializes in improvisation and teaching singer songwriters. She also teaches arranging, composition, and pop, blues, Celtic, folk, South American, and therapy music. She was a music major for 3 years at college, and has been teaching since 1995.

"I like to make learning the harp fun. I adapt the teaching method to the interests of the student. I am also a nurse and teach mindfulness based stress relief."

 

89431

Reno, NV
(Lake Tahoe)

Beverly Colgan

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(775) 338-3737 - harpreno@gmail.com

Beverly teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. New students must be able to read easy treble clef music. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Beverly teaches classical, pop, Celtic, folk, country and religious music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles for her students. She has a Master's degree in Harp Performance and has been teaching since 1975. She studied with Marcella DeCray, Anne Adams, and Catherine Michel. Bev is the former Principal Harpist for the Reno Philharmonic and the AVA Ballet Orchestra.

 
Beverly Colgan

30269

Peachtree City, GA

Ashley Collins

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Ashley teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the Atlanta Harp Center and Flat Creek Baptist Church. 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. Ashley teaches all music styles, specializing in classical and folk music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation and music theory, and offers harp ensembles and recitals. She has a BM in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2009.

"I teach with a focus on nurturing and creating a complete musician, with emphasis on proper technique, a sound theory understanding and attention to dynamic performing."

 
Ashley Collins

49546

Grand Rapids, MI

Beth Wooster Colpean

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
Pedal harp - beginning to advanced

Beth teaches private lessons for students of all ages at her studio, as well as through FaceTime. She also teaches at Calvin University and will travel to the homes of local students. New students must be able to read music and have studied piano for at least one year. Beth teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. Beth studied with Alice Chalifoux and Susan Pejovich and has BM and MM degrees in Harp Performance. She has been teaching since 1991.

"I believe a good technical foundation will allow you to play anything you desire."

 
Beth Wooster Colpean

77098

Houston, TX

Megan Conley

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Megan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Megan teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, pop, and folk music. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music from Rice University, and a Diplome Superieur from L'Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris. She studied with Paula Page, Isabelle Perrin, Alice Chalifoux, Joan Holland, and Delaine Fedson, and has been teaching since 2002.

"Megan Conley is the Principal Harpist with the Houston Symphony."

 

33328

Davie, FL
(Ft. Lauderdale Hollywood)

Charlene Conner

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(954) 472-3328 - cccharp@bellsouth.net

Charlene 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. Charlene teaches arranging and classical, orchestral, modern, pop, Celtic, folk and religious music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. Charlene studied with Alice Chalifoux, Jeanne Chalifoux, Edna Phillips, and Margarita Montero. She has a Bachelor's of Music from Peabody Conservatory, and has been teaching since 1980.

"I strive to give students a solid foundation by combining exercises and pieces they can enjoy. It is a journey that is both challenging and rewarding and I cater to each person's individual needs and desires. I teach all ages and levels and provide performance options. However, some adult students just want to play for their own pleasure and that is OK! We all play because we love the harp and the sounds it makes. The journey of learning to play should be enjoyable and I strive to make the learning process fun."

 

40502

Lexington, KY

Elaine Humphreys Cook

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Elaine teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches at University of Kentucky (Lexington), Centre College (Danville), and the Lexington Talent Education Association. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Elaine teaches classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. As well as teaching in English, she also teaches in Chinese. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance from the San Francisco Conservatory, and CMM from University of Cincinnati. She has Suzuki teacher training in harp and violin, and Progression of Classics for harp. She studied with Gillian Sella Benet, Caitriona Yeats, Edward Druzinsky, and Marcella DeCray, and has been teaching since 1978.

"Teaching is inspiring as I journey with individuals, developing technical and musical skills. I am happy to combine music that furthers progress, along with personal preferences of the student."

 
Elaine Humphreys Cook

84604

Provo, Midway, Heber, UT

Kaytie Cook

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Kaytie teaches private and group 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. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Kaytie teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, music theory. and aural skills training. She also offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Nicole Brady, Judy Loman, Lynne Aspnes, Julie Phillips, and Ayako Watanabe. Kaytie will graduate in 2023 with a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance from BYU and plans on continuing to get Masters and Doctoral Degrees in Harp Performance as well. She is Suzuki certified, and a winner of multiple national and international harp and piano competitions. She has been teaching in both English and Spanish since 2015.
Kaytie also teaches students in Dallas, Texas.

 
Kaytie Cook

85381

Peoria, AZ

Sherry Cook

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(602) 818-3104 - SCookharp@aol.com

Sherry teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. She also teaches orchestra in the Peoria Unified School District. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Sherry teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals for her students. Sherry studied with Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, Dr. Christine Vivona, and Karen Miller. She has a Master in Music Education from Arizona State University and Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from The University of Arizona. She has been teaching since 1985.

"I am a certified music teacher through the Arizona Department of Education. I have current fingerprint card clearance and have ESL endorsement. I love teaching the harp to students of all ages. I work specifically with your learning style. My entire family, (husband, children, and son-in-law) is musical and I look forward to working with you! "

 

37064

Nashville, TN
(New York NY, Franklin TN)

Kirsten Agresta Copely

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Kirsten teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Sarah Lawrence College. She also teaches through Skype. Basic music theory and ability to read music is required for new students. Kirsten specializes in classical and pop music, and also teaches arranging and improvisation and orchestral, modern, pop, rock and roll, folk, and therapy music. She has Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music degrees from Indiana University School of Music, and has studied with Susann McDonald and Nancy Allen. Kirsten has been teaching since 1987.

 

20007

Washington DC

Zoe Coppola

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Zoe teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Zoe teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches composition and music theory and offers recitals for her students. Zoe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in music, and a Master of Music in harp performance and pedagogy. She has been teaching since 2006.

 

84003

Highland, UT

Jessica Cordner

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
Pedal harp - beginning to intermediate

Jessica teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Jessica teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She also teaches music theory and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jessica has a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance and is Suzuki Method Certified. She has been teaching since 2011.

"Learning to play the harp has always been my passion, and I am so excited to share that with you! I am currently accepting new students into my harp studio."

 

55422

Minneapolis, MN
(St. Paul)

Reuben L. Correa

Lever and wire-strung harps - all levels

Reuben teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Reuben specializes in Celtic and classical music, and also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and therapy and folk music. He offers a harp circle for his students. He has a Bachelor's of Music degree from Bethel University, and is a composer and a recording artist. He studied with Ann Ransom of the Minnesota Orchestra, and Francis Miller of the University of Minnesota. He has been teaching since 1991.

"I have been teaching harp for over 25 years. My students have gone on to become professionals in recording, teaching, therapy, and just for the pure pleasure of playing this beautiful instrument."

 

48823

Lansing, MI

Belle Coty

Pedal harp - all levels

Belle teaches private lessons for children and adults at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She teaches classical and orchestral music, and music theory. Belle is currently a Music Performance student at MSU, and has studied with Sister Mary Margaret, Beth Colpean, and Chen-Yu Huang. She has been teaching since 2017.

 

77450

Houston, TX
(Sugarland, Katy)

Hope Cowan

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Hope teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the University of St. Thomas Preparatory School and Alief School District. No previous musical training is required. Hope specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches modern, pop, Celtic, folk and religious music, as well as composition and arranging. She offers harp ensembles, recitals, and theory classes for her students. She has a Masters of Music from Rice University.

"My goal for my students is that they develop a solid technical foundation, expressive musicality, and the ability to share their love of music with others."

 

22902

Charlottesville, VA

Brenda Bowen Cox

Lever and double-strung harps - all levels
(479) 445-0240 - bbmusician@gmail.com

Brenda teaches private and group lessons for all ages at her studio. Long distance learning is also available through Skype, FaceTime, or Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Brenda teaches all learning styles and genres of music, specializing in Celtic music, therapeutic music, theory and arranging. She has degrees in Music Education, Education, and Audiology. She is a Certified Music Practitioner, and has been teaching since 1992. She studied with Elaine Cook, Maire ni Chathasaigh and Deborah Henson-Conant.

"I can work with those who have "exceptionalities" such as arthritic hands, etc. As my Suzuki training stated, every person can."

 

60188

Carol Stream, IL
(Chicagoland area)

Sharon Crabbe

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Sharon 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. Sharon teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has Bachelor's of Music Performance and Education, and is Suzuki Certified at all levels. She studied with Mary Jo Green, Marjorie Tyre, and Charles Kleinstuber, and has been teaching since 1976.

 
Sharon Crabbe

95973

Chico, CA

Susan Crane

Lever harp and double-strung harp - all levels
(530) 864-6831 - snscrane@gmail.com

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 Celtic and folk music. She also teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals and harp circles for her students. Susan has a BA in Music Education and has been teaching since 2005.

"I have also been teaching piano lessons for 30 years and am active in the Music Teachers' Association of California."

 

65197

Weisbaden
(Mainz), Germany

Valerie Cribbs

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(611) 205-9635 - pullingstrings@web.de

Valerie 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. Valerie teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. She teaches in English or auf Deutsche. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Harp Performance, and is Suzuki Teacher certified through Book 2. She studied with Beverly Myrow, Shirley Blankenship, Frances Tietov, and Kathy Kienzle. She has been teaching since 1981.

"Harp is an amazing instrument that anyone can learn to play. Together we will discuss your goals for harp learning and develop the path to achieve them, learning repertoire that will motivate you."

 
Valerie Cribbs

37067

Franklin, TN
(Murfreesboro, & Spring Hill)

Dr. Sarah Crocker

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Sarah teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, Hillnote Music, and is Adjunct Professor of Harp at Middle Tennessee State University and Lipscomb University. She also offers lessons via Zoom and to students in northern AL and MS. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps available to rent for her students. Sarah teaches all musical styles, arranging, music theory, and music history. Sarah offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students, as well as community performance opportunities. Sarah holds a B.M., M.M., and D.M.A. in Harp Performance with Musicology cognate and has been teaching since 1999.

"I love working with students of all ages and levels! Students are given many opportunities to perform throughout the year in studio recitals and other community performances, and my large studio gives students the chance to play in harp ensembles throughout the year."

 

22192

Woodbridge VA

David Crookston

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
Pedal harp - beginning to intermediate
(703) 269-8929 - davidtheharp@aol.com

David teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. He will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to his students. David teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals, harp ensembles, and theory classes. He has an AAA in Harp Performance, and Grade 6 of the ABRSM with distinction. He has been teaching since 1998.

 

17821

Danville, PA

Julie Crystal

Lever and Paraguayan / South American harps - all levels

Julie teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Music Box and Vivace Music. She will travel to the homes of local students, and teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Julie teaches South American, classical, modern, folk, pop, and religious music. She teaches arranging and improvisation, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She also teaches piano and flute. Julie studied with Silvio Solis and Pedro Gaona. She teaches in Spanish or English, and has been teaching since the year 2000.

" I am a Paraguayan harpist trained by ear and a classical pianist trained at the Levine School of Music in Washington, DC. Prospective students may acquire a Paraguayan harp from a harp maker in NY or use another lever harp."

 

18966

Southampton, PA
(Philadelphia PA, Trenton NJ)

Cheryl Cunningham

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(215) 355-3872 - cdcharp@aol.com - www.cdcharp.com

Cheryl teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Cairn University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Cheryl teaches classical, orchestral, pop, Celtic, folk, and religious music, and offers recitals for her students. She has Bachelor's degrees in Harp and Music Education and a Master's of Music in Harp. She studied with Susann McDonald and Peter E. Eagle, and has been teaching since 1980.

 

MAUI
96753

Kihei, Maui, HI
(Kahului, Lahaina)

Bobbie Jo Curley

Lever harp - all levels

Bobbie Jo 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 for rent to her students. Bobbie Jo teaches all music styles, specializing in composition and arranging. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles, and theory classes for her students. She studied with Shawna Selline, and has been teaching since 1983.

"I teach Voice, Piano, Harp, Guitar, and Theory--have been a musician since age 6. I love playing and teaching!"

 

2479

Bangalow, NSW, Australia
(Byron Bay)

Margaret Curtis

Lever harp - beginning to intermediate
Pedal harp - beginning to intermediate
61 66872845

Margaret teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Margaret teaches classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has the following music degrees: AMusA, LMusA, TMusA, ATCL, LTCL, and FTCL. She has been teaching since 2010.

 

19075

Philadelphia PA

Mindy Cutcher

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Mindy 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. Mindy teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She holds recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, and has been teaching since 1997. She studied with Alice Chalifoux and Eileen Mason.

"I am classically trained in the Salzedo technique, but I teach every genre of music. Students learn the correct way, but I make lessons fun and stress-free."

 

10023

New York, NY

Sara Cutler

Pedal harp - all levels
(646) 610-2343 - saracutler@mac.com

Sara teaches private lessons for children, college age, and adults at Bard College Conservatory and Brooklyn College Conservatory. No previous musical training is required. Sara teaches classical, modern and orchestral music. She has been teaching since 1975.