Pennsylvania 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.
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Teaches through Skype, FaceTime, Zoom or other online programs
Teaches both lever and pedal harp
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Teaches all ages
Teaches only children and teens
Teaches only teens and adults
Here is a list of our harp teachers in Pennsylvania organized by zip code.
16127
Pittsburgh, PAMarlyn Jensen
Marlyn teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at three schools. She also teaches through Zoom and 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. Marlyn teaches all musical styles, specializing in Celtic and religious music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory. Marlyn offers recitals, harp ensembles, ensembles with other instruments, an Annual Orchestra Festival, and CD recording. She has a BA from Wheaton College, and Masters Certificate work in Dalcroze from CMU. She has been teaching since 1995.
"Because of having tendonitis due to injury from music, I specialize in teaching how to play without pain, in a way that works with the body: good technique is essential and promotes relaxation. I also teach violin, viola, cello, and piano."
16130
Hadley, PAAlissa Pesavento
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."
16832
Coburn, PA(Philadelphia, State College)
Anne Sullivan
Anne teaches private lessons for teens and adults at her studio and at the University of Delaware. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Anne teaches classical and orchestral music, as well as arranging and improvisation. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music. She was on the Musical Studies Faculty at Curtis from 1982 - 2001.
"I believe you should be able to play the harp the way you want, and I dedicate my work with my students to helping them develop their technique, musicianship and repertoire to achieve their goals."
17011
Camp Hill, PA(Harrisburg, York)
Louis Lynch
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.
17049
Mc Alisterville, PA(Harrisburg, State College)
Ruth Hunter
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.
17325
New Oxford, PAUnion Bridge, MD
Olivia Higgins
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."
17329
Glenville, PA(northern MD, southern PA)
Kris Snyder
Kris 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. Kris teaches all music styles, and offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. She also has an annual "Harp Camp" and newsletter. She is a Certified Music Practitioner, and has been teaching since 1995.
"No musical background is necessary. Minimum age of 8. Yes we will work hard to get you where you want to be with the harp, but we will also have fun!"
17397
Gettysburg, PA(Harrisburg PA, Frederick, MD)
Sharon Knowles
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!"
17740
Jersey Shore, PA(Williamsport)
Wendy McCormick
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)."
17801
Sunbury, PA(Lewisburg, Williamsport)
Sherri L. Trometter
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."
17821
Danville, PAJulie Crystal
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."
18062
Macungie, PA 18062Lenhartsville, PA 19534
Jennifer Thompson
www.studyharp.com
Jennifer teaches children and adults in-person and through Zoom, Facetime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Jennifer teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She teaches improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jennifer studied with Gladys Richards and Nan Gullo, both from Eastman School of Music and Elizabeth Hainen, the Principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and has been teaching since 1997.
18062
Macungie, PA(Allentown PA, Bethlehem PA)
Sarajane Williams
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."
18064
Nazareth, PANora McGinnis
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.
18411
Scranton, PA(Wilkes Barre PA, Binghampton NY)
Barbara Dexter
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.
18902
Doylestown, PA(Philadelphia)
Darcy Fair
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."
18951
Quakertown, PAJoanna Mell
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."
18966
Southampton, PA(Philadelphia PA, Trenton NJ)
Cheryl Cunningham
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.
19056
Levittown, PA(Trenton NJ, Bucks County)
Nan Beal
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."
19063
Media, PAMary Kay Mann
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!"
19067
Philadelphia, PA(West Chester, Bucks County)
Gloria Galante
Gloria teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the West Chester University / CVPA and Community music program. She also teaches through Skype. Besides teaching lever and pedal harp, she also teaches South American harp. She requires that students have some piano background, or they take piano in addition with the beginning harp lessons. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Gloria teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music and composition. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, harp circles, and theory classes for her students. She also advises for MHTP.org mentoring careers. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in Spanish. She has BS and MM degrees and is a Certified Music Practitioner. She studied with Edna Phillips, Nicanor Zabaleta and Maria Rosa Vidal.
"The West Chester University / CVPA and Community program includes access to a practice room with a pedal harp."
19067
Yardley, PA(Newtown PA, Princeton NJ)
Robin Arioto Fickle
Robin teaches private lessons for children and adults at her private studio and has lever harps to rent to her students. No previous musical training is required. Robin specializes in Celtic, Medieval-Renaissance and Classical music and can offer students an excellent exposure to Traditional, meditative and religious music. She also teaches arranging and improvisation. Robin studied with JoAnn Turovsky, Suzanne Balderston, and Deborah Friou and has been teaching since 1989.
"I have taught harp for many years and am an experienced performer, composer, arranger and recording artist. I published 5 harp books of my arrangements of various genres of music, many never previously arranged for harp: Wedding Wishes, Christmas Jewels, Renaissance Gems and 2 books of Renaissance Songes."
19075
Philadelphia PAMindy Cutcher
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."
19103
Philadelphia, PA(Baltimore, Wilmington)
Saul Davis Zlatkovski
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."
19130
Philadelphia, PAKatherine Ventura
Katherine teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Central High School. She also teaches through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Katherine teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She teaches music theory and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Gretchen Van Hoesen, Sarah Bullen, and Elizabeth Hainen, and is Suzuki Harp Certified. She has a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University, a MM degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts, and is currently in a DMA program at Temple University. Katherine has been teaching since 2008.
"I love teaching and hope to share my passion and enthusiasm for the harp and music with my students! I create a positive, encouraging, and safe environment in every lesson. Emphasis on posture, hand position, relaxation, and injury prevention is a focus of every lesson to ensure students can enjoy the harp without pain."
19341
West Chester, PAKatherine Dolfe
Katherine teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She teaches classical, orchestral, Celtic, and religious music, as well as music theory. Katherine studied with Stephanie Curcio, Judy Loman, and Ruth Inglefield, and has a Bachelor's in Harp Performance from the Curtis Institute. She has been teaching since 2001.
"Harp is so much fun! I love to see adults and children developing a love for music through the harp. A gentle technique and relaxed approach brings the notes to life. "
19401
Norristown, PA(Bryn Mawr)
Candace Lark
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.
19534
Macungie, PA 18062Lenhartsville, PA 19534
Jennifer Thompson
www.studyharp.com
Jennifer teaches children and adults in-person and through Zoom, Facetime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required. Jennifer teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and religious music. She teaches improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Jennifer studied with Gladys Richards and Nan Gullo, both from Eastman School of Music and Elizabeth Hainen, the Principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and has been teaching since 1997.
19607
Reading, PALinda Umstead
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."
Neighboring States
12701
Monticello, NYJan Hirsch
Jan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and also at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Jan specializes in religious and therapy music, as well as arranging and improvisation. She is a Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioner and a graduate of the IHTP program. She studied with Elizabeth Panzer, Christina Tourin, and Deborah Henson-Conant, and has been teaching since 1997.
"I used the harp in my own healing journey when I was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in 1997. I specialize in teaching the harp to adults coping with illnesses such as breast cancer and multiple sclerosis. Creative harping and joy are the goals of my teaching sessions."
19716
Newark, DE(Coburn PA, Philadelphia PA, State College PA)
Anne Sullivan
Anne teaches private lessons for teens and adults at her studio and at the University of Delaware. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Anne teaches classical and orchestral music, as well as arranging and improvisation. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music from the Curtis Institute of Music. She was on the Musical Studies Faculty at Curtis from 1982 - 2001.
"I believe you should be able to play the harp the way you want, and I dedicate my work with my students to helping them develop their technique, musicianship and repertoire to achieve their goals."