New York Teachers

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.

Kathryn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Kathryn specializes in classical music, and also teaches orchestral, modern, pop, Celtic, folk, and rock and roll. She offers recitals for her students. She has Masters of Music degrees from Manhattan School of Music and Mannes/The New School. She has been teaching since 2000.

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

Violetta teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Turtle Bay Music School. She will travel to the homes of local students, and also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Violetta teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, and orchestral music. She also teaches improvisation and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Violetta studied with Isabelle Moretti, Emmanuel Ceysson, Sivan Magen, and Susan Jolles. She has a Bachelor of Music degree, and has been teaching since 2016. She teaches in French, as well as in English.

"I make sure to give each of my students the space to improvise and compose as well as teaching them the fundamentals of music theory, ear training, and the repertoire they wish to master. I emphasize fun and creativity during our lessons while making sure my students come out of each lesson feeling excited to continue playing the harp. I believe in building a healthy technique from the start, so that my students can play anything they want the way they want without fear of injury."

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

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

Alyssa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, Hunterr College, and the Manhattan School of Music, Pre-College Division. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Alyssa teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music and setting stories with harp accompaniment. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, theory, composition and arranging classes, and "harp with story" events. She has Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees from The Juilliard School. She studied with Marcel Grandjany, Ann Adams, and Joel Andrews, and has been teaching since 1970.

Veronica teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and through Skype. She also teaches at St Barnabas Church in Woodlawn, Bronx, NY. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Veronica teaches classical, modern, pop, Celtic, folk and religious music as well as music theory. She offers harp ensembles and recitals for her students. She has degrees in Music Education and Performance, and has been teaching since 2006.

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.

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."

Emily teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and will travel to the home of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Emily teaches all music styles, specializing in classical music. She offers theory classes for her students. She has a Bachelors of Music degree, and has been teaching since 1994.

Susan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Manhattan School of Music, Mannes College of Music, and Hofstra University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Susan teaches classical, orchestral, modern, and early music. She studied with Marcel Grandjany and Bernard Zighera, and has been teaching since 1969.

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 classical and orchestral music. She also offers recitals, harp ensembles, and prep for all levels of NYSSMA and ABRSM. She has a Harp Performance degree from Oberlin Conservatory of Music. She has studied with Abe Rosen, Alice Chalifoux and Lucille Lawrence.

"At Long Island harp studio, the goal is to bring out the best in each student. Curriculum is built around the individual's needs and time schedule. Students learn best through positive reinforcement."

Darhon teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Zoom. No previous musical training is required. Darhon specializes in classical and folk music, and also teaches composition, arranging, and pop, Celtic, early, religious, and therapy music. She has BMus, MA and DMus degrees, and is NY State Teacher certified in K-12 music. She has been teaching since 1990. Darhon has published a variety of harp arrangements.

Elizabeth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, and offers extra theory classes for her students. She has a Masters in Harp Performance, and studied with Lucile Lawrence. She has been teaching since 1985.

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."

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.

Elizabeth teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Skidmore College. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Elizabeth teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, pop, and Celtic music. She teaches music theory and offers recitals. She has a Masters degree in harp from the New England Conservatory, and has been teaching since 1980.

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."

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."

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.

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

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

Sonja teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at State University of New York at Fredonia. No previous musical training is required. Sonja teaches classical, orchestral, modern, folk, Renaissance and early music, as well as composition and arranging. She has Bachelors of Music and Masters of Music degrees and an Artist Diploma.

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

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

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"

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."