Pennsylvania Teachers

Alissa teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Hoyt Institute of the Arts in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. She teaches all musical styles, specializing in folk and popular music. She also teaches music theory. Alissa studied with Lucy Scandrett and Lee Ann Anderson and has an MA in Ethnomusicology from Kent State University, Ohio. She has been teaching since 1995.

"I have played harp professionally since March 1986 for weddings, receptions, fairs, folk festivals, holidays, church services, Senior groups, nursing homes, civic events, and the like, in western PA and NE Ohio."

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.

Ruth teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Susquehanna University, Messiah College, Dickinson College, and Penn State University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Ruth teaches classical, orchestral, modern and pop music, and offers recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's in Harp Performance from Eastman School of Music/University of Rochester. She studied with Eileen Malone, Rebecca Flannery, Jude Mollenhauer and Marie Naugle, and has been teaching since 1990.

Olivia teaches private 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 for rent to her students. Olivia teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She also teaches music theory, and ofers recitals for her students. She has BA degree in Music Performance, and has been teaching since 2019.

"My Teaching Philosophy: Help students develop their musical artistry through mastery of technique. This journey will include a fundamental curriculum that will continue to challenge the student and an assortment of pieces that cater to the interest of each individual student."

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!"

Wendy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Wendy teaches Celtic, healing, and meditation music. She has a harp circle for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music with a music therapy major, and has been teaching since 2000.

"I am a board member of the Scottish Harp Society of America, and have been a student at the Ohio Scottish Arts School (OSAS) each summer for many years. I am a member of the Washington Area Folk Harp Society (WAFHS)."

Sherri 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. Sherri specializes in improvisation and pop, Celtic, therapy, and religious music. She was a Music Minor, and studied with Louis Lynch and Ann Sullivan. She has been teaching since 2005.

"I work with the student and teach at their pace. Learning can be fun and my past students learned more while having fun. Proper technique and music theory is still stressed."

Julie teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the Music Box and Vivace Music. She will travel to the homes of local students, and teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Julie teaches South American, classical, modern, folk, pop, and religious music. She teaches arranging and improvisation, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She also teaches piano and flute. Julie studied with Silvio Solis and Pedro Gaona. She teaches in Spanish or English, and has been teaching since the year 2000.

" I am a Paraguayan harpist trained by ear and a classical pianist trained at the Levine School of Music in Washington, DC. Prospective students may acquire a Paraguayan harp from a harp maker in NY or use another lever harp."

Sarajane teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, at Planet Harp and Macungie Music Studios. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent. Sarajane teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. She has a psychology degree with a music minor. She studied with Dorothy Knauss and Gloria Galante, and has been teaching since 1997.

"In addition to providing music instruction to harpists of all levels, I focus on ergonomics, good technique and psychological strategies that aid in the learning process. I've been performing solo and duo (with my husband, who's a classical guitarist) for 30 years. My compositions are available in print and CD. I've served as the publishing editor of "The Harp Therapy Journal" for 20 years."

Nora 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. She has been teaching since 1995.

Barbara 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. Barbara teaches all musical styles, and offers theory classes and harp ensembles for her students. She has been teaching since 1968.

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."

Joanna 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. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Joanna specializes in Celtic and therapy music, and also teaches arranging, composition, improvisation, and classical, folk, and religious music. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. She has taken graduate level music courses, and studied with Alison Simpson. She has been teaching since 1987.

"I teach the harp using a holistic approach - visual, aural, tactile, and imitative learning styles. My main focus is the student as a whole person and tailoring my teaching to their learning style. I love teaching and will do anything and everything possible to help a student succeed and play the harp with understanding and joy. I start with finding out the student's goals and use repertoire that they enjoy playing. I teach a good, classical technique with emphasis on relaxation at the harp."

Cheryl teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Cairn University. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Cheryl teaches classical, orchestral, pop, Celtic, folk, and religious music, and offers recitals for her students. She has Bachelor's degrees in Harp and Music Education and a Master's of Music in Harp. She studied with Susann McDonald and Peter E. Eagle, and has been teaching since 1980.

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."

Mary Kay 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. May Kay teaches classical, Celtic, and folk music, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She has a Bachelors degree in Music Education, and has been teaching since 2001.

"Adult students can learn to play with or without reading music - it's up to you!"

Mindy 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. Mindy teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She holds recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music from Oberlin Conservatory, and has been teaching since 1997. She studied with Alice Chalifoux and Eileen Mason.

"I am classically trained in the Salzedo technique, but I teach every genre of music. Students learn the correct way, but I make lessons fun and stress-free."

Saul teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, at a college, and at the homes of local students. He also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Saul teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, improvisation, music theory, and voice. He offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. He studied with Lucile Lawrence, Alice Chalifoux, and Lynne Aspnes, and has Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Music degrees. He has been teaching since 1980.

"I teach students to play musically and artistically, step by step. I make playing simple and effective."

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.

Linda teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. Linda teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, religious, and popular music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Linda started teaching piano in 1984 and harp in 2005. She studied harp with Phyllis Enter-Peters, a student of Carlos Salzedo.

"I am passionate about helping students achieve their musical goals, and offer friendly and focused programs tailored to the needs of each individual student."