Oklahoma Teachers

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

Some teachers who live in neighboring states may be listed at the bottom of this page.


Here's what the icons below indicate:

Teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or other online programs

Teaches both lever and pedal harp

Teaches only lever harp

Teaches only pedal harp

Teaches all ages

Teaches only children and teens

Teaches only teens and adults


Here is a list of our harp teachers in Oklahoma organized by zip code.

73070

Norman, OK
(Oklahoma City and surrounding areas)

Melissa Young

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Melissa 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. Melissa teaches all musical styles, and offers harp ensembles and theory classes. She has a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree, and is a Montessori Certified Teacher. She has been teaching since 1980.

"I have over 30 years experience teaching the harp, and it is a gift. I love bringing the joy of playing and learning the harp to others. I love to teach at all levels, and am a specialist at teaching adult beginners and children as well."

 

73106

Oklahoma City, OK

Emily Duncan

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Emily teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Oklahoma State University. She also teaches through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Emily teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Emily studied with Yolanda Kondonassis and has Bachelor's of Music and Master's of Music degrees. She has been teaching since 2015.

 

73112

Oklahoma City, OK

Chelsea Thompson-Bushong

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels
(405) 640-9846 - C.bushong@hotmail.com

Chelsea teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the University of Central Oklahoma. She also teaches through Skype, and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Chelsea teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals, harp circles, and harp ensembles for her students. Chelseas has a Masters of Music in harp from the University of Central Oklahoma, and has been teaching since 2007.

" I love spreading the joy of harp, and the life changing power of music."

 

73112

Oklahoma City, OK

Hannah Helbig

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Hannah teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. She also teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, and Facebook Call. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Hannah teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and modern music. She also teaches composition, arranging, and music theory. Hannah has a BM in Music Composition, and is Suzuki Certified. She has been teaching since 2016.

"Harp is one of the most exciting and versatile instruments to learn how to play! Playing and hearing harp music is enriching to children and adults alike."

 

74105

Tulsa, OK

Ruth Giessen: Glissbliss Studio

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

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."

 

74112

Tulsa, OK
(Fayetteville, AR)

Lorelei Barton

Lever harp - all levels
Pedal harp - all levels

Lorelei teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, and Tulsa Community College. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Lorelei teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and chamber music. She has a BM in Harp Performance, and has been teaching since 1980. She studied with Jane Brye, Suzann Davids, and Alice Chalifoux.