New Jersey Teachers

Frances teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Frances teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She studied with Kathleen Bride, Sarah Bullen, Anne-Marguerite Michaud, and Deborah Hoffman, and has a doctoral studies degree. She has been teaching the Grandjany technique since 1990.

Beth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Beth specializes in classical and orchestral music, and also teaches pop and rock and roll. She studied with Lucy Lewis, and Lucile Lawrence, and has a Bachelor's of Music degree. She has been teaching since 1967.

Odarka teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also gives workshops by special arrangement. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Odarka teaches all musical styles, specializing in arranging and Celtic music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and extra theory classes. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in Ukranian and Spanish. She has an engineering degree. She studied with Leone Paulson and others.

"I would love to meet you! Call and set up an appointment so we can discuss your specific needs and see if we'd like take on harp learning as a team for your benefit and joy!"

Penny teaches private lessons for 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. Penny teaches classical, pop, Celtic, folk, and religious music. She also teaches music theory, and offers harp circles for her students. Penny studied with Dulci Barlow, Mary Elizabeth Collins, and Sue Richards, and is a certified k-12 teacher. She has been teaching since 2004.

"I teach to my students' individual goals and abilities."

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.

Olga Efimova teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype and Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Olga teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and jazz music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Olga has the following degrees: Masters in Harp Performance from Russian Academy of Music (Moscow); Licenciate Certificate from Trinity College of Music, UK; LTCL - harp performance (trinity); ATCL - flute performance; and ATCL - piano performance. She studied with the Russian harpist celebrity Emilia Moskvitina. Olga teaches in Russian, Italian, French, and English, and has been teaching since 2000.

"I have over 20 years of performance carrier as an orchestra and solo musician. I am passing the best knowledge I got from my teachers. Preparing for graded exams and recitals. I give also flute and piano lessons."

Barbara teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Hoff Barthelson, Masters School, Mannes School of Music (New School). She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Barbara teaches classical, orchestral, modern, pop, and therapy music. She has the following degrees and certifications: BFA- SUNY Purchase, MM Juilliard School, Harp for Healing certification (mentor/teacher). Barbara studied with Pearl Chertok, Susann McDonald, and Jane B Weidensaul, and has been teaching since 1972. She won 2nd prize at the 7th International Harp Competition in Israel, and is currently the Principal Harp of the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center, NYC.

Marjorie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. For students with no previous musical training, she gives piano lessons combined with the harp. She has lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Marjorie teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She also offers opportunities for students of all levels to perform in public, and to audition for competitions if they are prepared. She studied with Nannette Black in Hollywood, Henriette Renie in Paris, and Mildred Dilling in New York. She has Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Music degrees from Stanford University, a secondary school teaching certificate in music, and a Masters Degree in Music Education. Marjorie teaches in French as well as in English, and has been teaching since 1956.

"My goals are to give the student a love for music and the harp, the ability to read music, and an excellent harp technique based on relaxation and the French Method. My students have won many competitions and scholarships, and some of them play professionally and teach."

Oksana teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches improvisation and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Oksana has a teaching license and the following degrees: Doctor of Music Art, Professional Study Degree, Master of Music and Bachelor of Music. She has been teaching since 1992.

Dominique 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. Dominique teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also offers recitals and theory classes for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music degree in harp performance, and has studied with Merynda Adam and Kathleen Bride. She has been teaching since 2001.

"I starting playing the harp at age 6 and fell in love with it. I love to share my love of the harp with others and love to teach what i have learned over the past 25 years of playing."

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

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

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."

Debbie teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Debbie teaches Celtic and folk music, and music theory. She has been teaching since 1992.

"I love helping adult students pursue their dream of making music with the harp."

Kathy 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. Kathy teaches Celtic music, and playing with other musicians. She has been teaching since 1986.

"I direct both the Somerset Folk Harp Festival and Harpers' Escape Weekend and my students have unparalleled access to harp artists traveling through the Philadelphia metro area. I teach music by ear."

Mary teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She teaches all musical styles. She studied with Margarita Montanaro and Alice Chalifoux.

"Educating the southern New Jersey community since 1992. Many competition winners. Free introductory lesson."

Francis 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. Francis teaches Celtic, folk, and early music, and Irish music for competitions. She has been teaching since 2000.

"I teach my beginning students to play by ear. This method emphasizes learning proper hand and finger position. The student learns where each note is and gains the skill to find that note quickly. "

Stephanie 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. Stephanie specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches modern, pop, early, religious and therapy music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Arts in Music degree, and has been teaching since 2004.

Andrea teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Andrea teaches all musical styles, as well as arranging and music theory. She offers recitals and harp circles for her students. Andrea studied with Carol Thompson. She graduated with degrees in Bachelor of Music Education and Masters of Music/Vocal Performance. She is certified in Orff Schulwerk. She has been teaching since 1983.

"I teach through a variety of modes (visual, aural, kinesthetic) because not everyone learns the same way or enjoys the same music. I love beginners, but also experienced players. Coming to harp lessons should be an adventure, and I am happy to oblige."

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.

Nan teaches lever harp private and group lessons for adults and seniors at her studio, and will travel to the home of local students. as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Nan specializes in folk and healing/meditation music, and also teaches music theory and Celtic, country, and religious music. She studied with Edie Elkan and is a Certified Teacher Mentor and Certified Master Harp Therapist through the Bedside Harp program. She has been teaching since 2008.

" Lessons geared toward the level, ability and pace of adult students, with theory an integral part of the learning experience. Proficiency in playing by ear and reading music is gradually developed. Above all, lessons are approached with a sense of joy and healing for the adult learner."