Teachers by Last Name: K - L

Carol 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. Carol teaches Celtic music, and composition, arranging, and improvisation. She offers harp ensembles for her students, and has been teaching since 1994. She has a BA in French and Vocal Music from the University of Michigan.

"I specialize in the music of Scotland and go to Scotland twice a year to study at the Gaelic college on the Isle of Skye. I perform in the Midwest and in Scotland."

Charisse Kartchner teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Facetime, Messenger Video, Zoom, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Charisse teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches arranging and music theory and offers recitals for her students. Charisse studied with Gail Barber. She has a Bachelor in Harp Performance degree, a Music Education Teaching Certification K-12 and a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been teaching since 2001.

"I love teaching others to find joy in learning, no matter what it is. Harp is no exception! I have a student-centered, goal-oriented, and open-minded teaching style. We'll have tons of fun!"

Mary teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Mary teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music degree from Eastman School of Music, and has studied with Kathleen Bride, Sarah Bullen, Courtney Hershey Bress, and Renee Wilson. She has been teaching since 2005.

"Each student's lessons are tailored to their specific level of playing and are designed to help them realize their dreams - whether it be playing professionally or playing for personal enjoyment."

Patricia teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. Basic music reading and/or other instrumental experience is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Patricia specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches orchestral, modern, pop and folk music. She offers recitals for her students. She studied with Laura Erb and has been teaching since 1987.

"In addition to playing the harp, I like to include discussion and demonstration of "harp physics and harp physiology", and history of music as part of the lessons. Several of my students have gone on to study advanced harp with artists in the CT and NY area. They have done well as freelance and ensemble musicians."

Judy 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. Judy teaches arranging and classical, modern, pop, rock and roll, Celtic, folk, early, South American, country, and religious music. She offers recitals and theory classes for her students. She has a Bacherlor's of Musical Arts, Bachelor's of Ed, Associateship Royal Conservatory of Toronto Teacher, and BMA, BEd, ARCT, and OTC certifications. She has been teaching since 2000.

"Harp lessons are an excellent tool to help all ages improve fine motor skills, focus and cognitive ability. My students have ranged in age from 10 to 88. The harp is the most heavenly instrument."

Mary 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. Mary teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Danis Kelly and Alice Chalifoux, and was a music minor. She has been teaching since 2009.

"I have been playing the harp for 40 years and am an active free-lance harpist in southeast Wisconsin. I teach the Salzedo method of playing but will take any student and work with them.

Barb teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Barb teaches all musical styles and offers recitals. She teaches in both English and Spanish. She studied with Jeanne Chalifoux, Joan Seymour, and Jan Jennings.

"I have been playing professionally for 30 years."

Julie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, a church, and a college, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Julie teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Bachelor's of Music in harp performance and pedagogy. She has studied with Sarah Bullen, Susann McDonald, and Carrol McLaughlin, and has been teaching since 1984.

Lisa teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Lisa teaches all musical styles and has been teaching since 1990.

Nicole teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Nicole teaches classical, modern, Celtic and folk music, and offers recitals for her students. She minored in Music Theory and Performance, and has been teaching since 2008.

"Nicole Kirkham Music specializes in harp training. I want my students to be the best they can. Every lesson new skills are developed. I love teaching; and watching students grow a love for music."

Kim teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at the Lift music store. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Kim teaches all musical styles and offers recitals and harp ensembles for his students. He has a Bachelor's of Music and a Graduate Diploma of Music.

Zsofia teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at a music school in Amstetten. She also teaches through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Zsofia teaches all musical styles and also teaches music theory. She has a University degree in performing and teaching, and has been teaching since 2012. She teaches in German and Hungarian.

Michelle 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. Michelle teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches music theory. She has been teaching since 1999.

Sharon teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students.No previous musical training is required. Sharon specializes in improvisation and Celtic music, and also teaches arranging and composition, and folk, healing, and religious music. She offers recitals, theory classes, harp ensembles, and harp circles for her students. She has three years of study towards a music degree in theory and voice. She has studied with Judith Cummings, Mary MacMaster and Patsy Seddon, and has been teaching since 1990.

"I love teaching!"

Angela teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Angela teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She offers recitals. She has a BA in Music, Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 1975.

"I love sharing my musical knowledge and skills, hoping to inspire my students to strive to do their best and deepen their own appreciation for the harp and the vast world of music. I play regularly at my church, using my lever harp while directing our choir. I love to sing and play together. I also teach piano and voice lessons to all ages."

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

John teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. John teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals. He teaches in both English and Spanish, and has been teaching since 1988. John is also a harp maker.

"My specialty is teaching to play by ear."

Lani teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also teaches at the Vancouver Symphony School of Music in Vancouver, and the Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Burnaby. No previous musical training is required. Lani teaches all musical styles, specializing in pop, classical, and orchestral music. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, music theory, and exam preparation. She offers recitals for her students. Lani studied with Elizabeth Volpe Bligh (CA), Stacey Shames (US), and Katherine Thomas (UK). She has a Bachelor of Music degree from UBC, and TES0L Teacher Diploma and TEYL Teacher Certificates. Lani has been teaching since 1998.

"Every student is unique and whether learning for fun or for exams and competitions; my goal is to help students find easy relaxed techniques to apply to their pieces; simple, safe and successful practice techniques; a fun and positive learning environment."

Jo Anne teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps to rent to her students. Jo Anne teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, folk, and religious music. She also teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jo Anne is certified in the Suzuki Method, and teaches in French, as well as English.

Ursula teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. No previous musical training is required. Ursula teaches classical and orchestral music. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music, and studied with Marcel Grandjany and Pierre Jamet.

Lisa teaches private lessons for children and adults. No previous musical training is required. Lisa teaches all musical styles, specializing in composition and classical music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and theory classes for her students. She has a Bachelors in Flute Performance and Composition and a Masters in Harp Performance. She also has certifications in Suzuki Teacher Training in Harp Book 1 and 2 and Early Childhood education. She studied with Felice Pomeranz, Ruth Hunter, Delaine Leonard Fedson, and Elaine Barber. Lisa has been teaching since 2003.

Bethany 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. Bethany teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches improvisation and music theory. Bethany studied with Sally Duran, Helen Rifas, Carol McClure, and Joan Holland. She has a Bachelors in Music from Union University, and a Masters of Music in Harp Performance from the University of Michigan. She has been teaching since 2013.

"My goal for each lesson is to equip students with the skills they need to confidently and joyfully play the harp. I welcome students of all ages and skill levels, teaching both lever and pedal harp and integrating aural training and theory into lessons so that the student gains mastery over all aspects of music. With my background in the two prominent harp methods "French" and "Salzedo" as well as in the British music education system ABRSM, I have the experience necessary to meet student's individual needs."

Elizabeth 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. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches arranging and music theory and offers recitals for her students. She has Bachelors, Masters, and half of a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree with a minor in conducting. She studied with Judy Loman, Elizabeth Hainen, Gillian Benet-Sella, and Nancy Allen, and has been teaching since 2008.

"My goal is to help musicians at any stage in their musical journeys to reach their goals. If that goal is "I wish I learned how to play" or "I want to win a competition" -- anything the student wants to achieve. I provide years of expertise, dedication, individualization, and passion to provide all the tools and information my student needs to succeed and have a fun time while succeeding!"

Candace teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at schools. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles and theory classes for her students. She has a Music Education and Performance Degree. She won a Grandjany Award, ABRSM certificates level 5, 6, & 7, and took 4th place in the NAACP Nationals. She studied with Mary Anne Copa, Elizabeth Hainen and Anne Sullivan. Candace has been teaching since 1999.

Lillian teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the University of Chicago, Illinois Math & Science Academy. She also teaches through Skype. Lillian teaches all music styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals and theory classes to her students. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music, and a Professional Diploma in Orchestral Studies. She studied with Susann McDonald and Sarah Bullen and has been teaching since 2003.

Josh teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Josh specializes in composition and classical music, and also teaches arranging and orchestral and Celtic music.

"Check out my Harp Tuesday video series for an idea of my teaching style:
https://www.youtube.com/user/JoshLayne77
I teach people all over the world via Skype. I'd love to hear from you!"

Jennifer 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. Jennifer teaches Celtic, classical, and modern music. She is registered with the teaching council or Ireland, and has been teaching sincee 2015.

"I have 16 years performing experience, and 5 years teaching experience."

Wendy 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. Wendy teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and harp circles for her students. She studied with Suzanne Balderston and Ann Hobson Pilot, and has been teaching since 1998.

"I specialize in children with special needs and autism, adhd, and other ASD's and learning disabilities, as well as music therapy."

Anita teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Anita specializes in classical and pop music, and also teaches improvisation and orchestral, Celtic, religious, and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has RCM Theory level 3 certification, and is a Certified Harp Therapy Practitioner and VAHT practitioner. She studied with Elyse Yockey Ilku, and has been teaching since 1990.

"I have many years in orchestral work, ensemble performance, flute and harp recordings, accompaniment to choirs and soloists."

Kathryn teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. She teaches Celtic and folk music, as well as arranging, improvisation, music theory, and how to sing with your harp. She offers harp circles for her students. Kathryn studied with Cynthia Artish and has a BA in Music and Music Education, and a MM in Music and Vocal Performance. She has been teaching since 2020.

Ashley 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. Ashley specializes in classical, orchestra, modern, and pop music and also teaches music theory. She teaches in English and Mandarin languages. She studied with Dr. Gillian Bennet Sella and Gulnara Mashurova. Ashley has Master's Degrees in harp performance and orchestral playing, and has been teaching since 2016.

Dora teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Dora teaches classical and religious music, and also music theory. She has a Masters of Music in Performance, and a Bachelor of Music (Hons). She studied with Daphne Boden, Imogen Barford, and Rachel Masters.

Gwenllian teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and Skype. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, orchestral, and pop music. Gwenllian also teaches music theory and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has studied with C. White, N. Allen, I. Perrin, and C. Thomas. She has the following musical degrees: Adv. Dip (RAM); MMus (Juilliard); BMus (RWCMD). Gwenllian teaches in English and Welsh and has been teaching since 2004.

"Teaching is my passion. Whether it's to complete graded exams and competitions, or purely for your own pleasure, I can help you learn to play and foster a love for music. My experience ranges from complete beginners to advanced, anyone is welcome!"

Ann teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Ann specializes in classical, orchestral, and pop music. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance, and is a registered Suzuki Harp instructor. She has studied with Danis Kelly and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1985.

"I enjoy sharing the joy that playing the harp has brought to my life with students. Music studies enhance your life whether you are training to be a professional or for your own enjoyment."

Sarah teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at The Live Music Center. She offers online lessons through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Sarah teaches classical, pop, Celtic and religious music. She also teaches music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Leila Ramagopal Pertl, Molly Madden, and Dr. Beverly Wesner-Hoehn. She has an Associates Degree in Music Education, and has been teaching since 2015

Chrissy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She teaches classical, modern, pop, jazz, therapy and religious music. Chrissy studied with Susann McDonald, Nancy Gustavson, Patricia Harris, and Harvi Griffin, and has been teaching since 1980.

"My philosophy is you should get great joy out of playing the harp and share that joy with family and friends. The harp IS the most beautiful instrument -- enjoy learning!"

De Luna teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. De Luna teaches all musical styles, and offers a Harp Circle for her students. She has been teaching since 2000.

"I love to help people on their harp journey. The harp is such a joy to have in life, so I like to keep the love alive as well as helping people continue to grow and reach for the next challenge."

Carolyn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Drew Charter School. She will travel to the homes of local students, and also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has pedal harps for rent to her students. Carolyn teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 2007.

"I welcome students of all ages and abilities, as long as they are committed to daily practice. I have taught over 400 students as part of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble."

Jacqueline 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. Jacqueline specializes in Celtic and therapy music, and also teaches classical, folk, early, and religious music.

Louis teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Louis teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. He offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles, and theory classes for his students. He has Bachelor's and Master's degrees and a Regents Certification from Brooklyn Academy of Music. He studied with Elizabeth Asmus, and has been teaching since 1995.

Gail teaches private lessons for teens and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Gail specializes in classical and religious music, and also teaches Celtic and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Bachelor's of Music and Master's of Music degrees, and a certificate from the Fountainbleau School of Music in France. She studied with Sr. Elose Emm, Carolyn Hopkins, Sr. Clare Kelly, Marcel Grandjany, and Pierre Jamet. Gail has been teaching since 1965.

"I concentrate on teaching students how to read music and use the French technique. We have a harp ensemble that does a lot of Irish and Celtic music. Also the harp ensemble does a Christmas program."