Teachers by Last Name: F - G

Danae 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. Danae teaches classical, orchestral, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She has been teaching since 2015.

Darcy teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Darcy specializes in Celtic music and arranging. She also teaches folk and early music and theory and musical analysis. She has a PhD in Folklore & Folklire (U of PA) with a specialty in ethnomusicology. She studied harp with Roslyn Briley and Carol Thompson, and Irish music with Billy McComiskey. She has been teaching since 1982.

"I teach people to play with their ears as well as with their eyes and their fingers (which is really the whole body). This includes people who don't read music as well as people who do read music."

Artamisha teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Artamisha teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She is Suzuki Method Certified, and has been teaching since 2010.

"I love to teach and play the harp! I am currently accepting and teaching new students into my harp studio. My teaching philosophy is largely influenced by the Suzuki Method."

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype and Zoom. She specializes in teaching adult beginners, and no previous musical training is required. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, specializing in arranging and Celtic music. She offers recitals for her students. She has Masters of Music from The Peabody Conservatory of Music, and has been teaching since 1988.

"I am an active harp professional (I entertained Oprah Winfrey!). I am a violinist with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, and the past president of the local chapter of the American Harp Society. I have recorded 4 CDs."

Carol teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Carol specializes in classical and folk music and also teaches arranging, and improvisation, and orchestral, Celtic and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has AB and MA degrees and studied with Lydia Boothby. She has been teaching since 1959.

"I also teach many other instruments including: piano, violin, voice, and beginning guitar."

Delaine teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Stone Gate Suzuki Studio. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Delaine specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and modern, pop, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles and theory classes for her students. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Harp Performance, and certification as the Suzuki Association of the Americas Harp Teacher Trainer. She studied with Mary Green Beckman, Alice Chalifoux, Gayle Barrington, and Mary Kay Waddington, and has been teaching since 1985.

Lisa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Lisa teaches a variety of musical styles, specializing in classical, Celtic music and pop music. She has a Bachelors of Music degree in flute, and has been teaching harp since 2000.

"I taught music for 30 years to students of all ages. I have taught at the college level as well as at a community music school and I have run my own early childhood music program. I am positive and nurturing and teach solid harp technique. I have experience with all ages and am patient. I love the harp and love to teach it. I have training in Salzedo and French technique"

Emily 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. Emily teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, Celtic and religious music. She also teaches improvisation, and music theory. Emily studied with Mrs. Louise Benton and has a Bachelors of Music degree.

"I have been playing for 25 years. I am happy to teach harp lessons to most any age and ability level."

Denise teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the homes of local students. She is accepting harp students at Drury University, Evangel University and Southwest Baptist University. No previous musical training is required. Denise teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, and religious music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Denise studied with Mary G Beckman, Alice Chalifoux and Mildred Dilling (coached). She has Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees, and a Professional Studies Diploma.

"Teaching Theory and basics to beginners; being a musician first; teaching strong technique and methods on practicing."

Barbara teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at a music store. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Barbara offers recitals for her students.

Katherine 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. Katherine teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches music theory. Katherine studied with Judy Loman and Lori Gemmell, and has a B.Mus in harp performance from UWO. She has been teaching since 2000.

Mary teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic and folk music. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Mary studied with Barbara Seidman and Jeanne Chalifoux. She earned a BA in Music Performance, Harp, from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1977, and was the recipient of the Mattie M. Key Music Award. She has been teaching since 1997.

1978-1998: Chief White House musician, US Navy. Gigs include Pres. Bush's Luncheon for Nelson Mandela; Pres. Clinton's St. Patrick's Day dinners and other high level events for Heads of State, Cabinet and Pentagon officials.

Deborah teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a college, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Deborah teaches classical, orchestral, modern and pop music, and offers recitals. She studied with Marilyn Costello, Alice Chalifoux, and Ruth Inglefield, and has been teaching since 1991. She has diplomas from Curtis Institute and Artists Diploma, and Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University.

"Play the harp because you love the sound and its versatility. Be prepared to practice!"

Rebecca teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at a grammar school. She also teaches through FaceTime and Zoom. She will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Rebecca teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Harp Performance from the University of Southern California, and is a certified K-12 Music Educator in Arizona. She studied with Susann McDonald and Jo Ann Turovsky, and has been teaching since 1984.

"I assist my students in the development of a solid technical foundation, expressive musical skills, and a sound understanding of music theory. I was the Associate Professor of Harp at ASU from 2000-2007."

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

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

Erin teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Augustana College in Rock Island. Besides teaching lever and pedal harp, she also teaches wire-strung and double- or triple-strung harp. No previous musical training is required. Erin teaches a variety of musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Doctor of Music, Master's of Music, Performance Certificate, and Bachelor's of Music degrees and is a Registered Suzuki Teacher. Erin has studied with Alice Chalifoux, Yolanda Kondonassis and Liz Cifani. She has been teaching since 1999.

Kathleen teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her home studio, and also through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Kathleen teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers recitals and a harp ensemble at Forest City String School, and helps her students prepare for the RCM exams. Kathleen studied with Nora Bumanis, Jennifer Swartz, Judy Loman, and Lori Gemmell, and has a Bachelor of Music degree from McGill. She is a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. She has been teaching since 1997 and teaches in French as well as in English.

"I emphasize physical and mental health within practice and performing. My students are dedicated and interested in daily practice."

Jessi teaches private lessons for all ages at her studio, specializing in teaching children. She also teaches through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Jessi teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She teaches music theory and offers recitals for her students. Jessi studied with Chilali Hugo and Maryanne Briggs and has a degree with an emphasis in Music Performance. She has been teaching since 2017.

"I want my students to be excited about their experience. I will provide the opportunity to learn a wide range of songs and am open to exploring whatever the student is interested in. I am excited to pass along the knowledge that I gain to my students."

Alicia 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. Alicia teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Alicia has a Bachelor's degree in Music in Harp, and has been teaching since 2011.

Emily teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a music store. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Emily teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She has Bachelor's and Master's of Music degrees, and has been teaching since 1997.

Terry 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. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Terry teaches all musical styles, specializing in arranging, improvisation, and lead sheet playing. She has a teaching degree and has been attending Teacher Training workshops through Lyon and Healy for 5 years. She studied with Pat Anderson and Bridget Stuckey, and has been teaching since 1995.

"I teach note reading to very young students or those who have absolutely no musical background through the use of color. It is a process that I learned about through a book from Canada."

Ruth teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She teaches Suzuki method for children starting at age 4. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Ruth teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees, and has been teaching since 1982.

"My goal is for students to feel the pure joy that the magic of music can bring, while learning about the work it takes to achieve any worthwhile activity, and to nurture and strengthen the relationship between parents and child with Suzuki music instruction."

Nancy Ann teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Palm Beach Atlantic University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Nancy Ann teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches arranging and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Nancy Ann studied with Alice Chalifoux, and has a Bachelor of Music degree.

"My goal is to help each student make music. It should be an enjoyable experience. While playing is fun, technique is important because it enables the student to make music more easily."

Anna teaches private lessons for children and adults at her home. No previous musical training is required. Anna specializes in classical, religious, and orchestral music. She offers recitals for her students. She has been teaching since 2016, and teaches in Spanish as well as in English.

Boris teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Boris teaches improvisation and classical, modern, pop, and South American music. He studied with Mildred Dilling and Anne Adams, and teaches the Dilling / Renie technique. He has been teaching since 1985.

"I studied with Mildred Dilling in NYC and began as an adult. I've since performed for 3 US Presidents, the King of Saudi Arabia, and opened for Stevie Wonder, the Foofighters and Elvis Costello. I also performed 11 years / 7 days a week at the Ritz Carlton San Francisco and was harpist to the US Navy on Treasure Island."

Victoria teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. She teaches through Skype and Zoom, and will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Victoria teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, and Celtic music. She teaches arranging, and offers harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Dr. Carrol McLaughlin, Kelly Harris, Dr. Rachel Green, Dr. Christine Vivona, and Dr. Michelle Gott. She will be graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Spring 2021. She has been teaching since 2014.

"Students have the opportunity to engage in private lessons and harp ensemble. My goal is to support students with their personal music goals while giving them the best foundation and progress that I can."

Bonnie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She prefers that new students have 1 to 2 years of piano study, or experience with other instruments, but she can be flexible. Bonnie teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, master classes, workshops, and guest clinicians. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in Spanish. She has a Bachelors of Music from Boston University, and studied with Lucile Lawrence and Bea Rose. She has been teaching since 1982.

Jara teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Portland Conservatory / University of Southern Maine. She also teaches at the homes of local students as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required, but piano reading skills are recommended. Jara has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, and orchestral music, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jara has a BA degree, and has been teaching since 1980.

Karen teaches private lessons for teens, college age and adults at her studio and at San Francisco State University, and Mills College in Oakland. New students must have some musical background; at least a year of piano or other instrument. She has some pedal harps for rent. Besides teaching in English, she can also teach in German. Karen specializes in classical, orchestral, contemporary, and modern music as well as orchestral audition and competition preparation. She offers student recitals, harp ensemble and an adult performance workshop every 2 months. She has a Bachelor's from the Univ. of Washington, Seattle and a Master's degree in Music Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and has been teaching since 1980. She studied with Alice Chalifoux, Lucille Lawrence, Lynne Palmer, Pamela Vokolek, Susann McDonald and Linda Rollo.

"I enjoy working with adult students of all levels as well as coaching and preparing young professionals for auditions and competitions (and recitals) for the most clear, concise and polished performance."

Ellen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and Kalamazoo College and Albion College. No previous musical training is required. Ellen specializes in classical music, and also teaches orchestral, modern, pop, jazz, and folk music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music Education degree, and has been teaching since 1982.

"I teach the Salzedo method. I'd be happy to help you find a harp to rent or buy."

Christa teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Christa specializes in arranging and jazz, and also teaches improvisation and classical, orchestral, pop, Celtic, and folk music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music from Michigan State University, and a Master's of Music from Boston University. She studied with Lucile Lawrence, Velma Froude and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1983.

Cheryl teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Cheryl teaches all musical styles, and offers harp ensembles, harp circles, and extra theory classes. She studied with Harper Tasche and Patricia Jaeger, and has been teaching since 2005.

"I focus lesson time on the topics the student is most interested in. I like to include music theory and exercises into each lesson along with practice time for works in progress."

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

Eike teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studios in Las Cruces, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. She also gives virtual lessons through Skype and Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Eike teaches classical, Celtic, folk, Early, and religious music. She also teaches arranging and music theory and offers harp ensembles for her students. Eike has a Masters degree and teaches in both English and German. She has been teaching since 1997.