Teachers by Last Name: T - V

Lynn teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Lynn teaches all musical styles, and offers a harp ensemble for her students. As well as teaching in English, she also teaches in French and Italian. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in Music, and has been teaching since 1994. She studied with Lucile Lawrence, Marie-Claire Jamet, Alice Chalifoux and Marcella DeCray.

"I bring years of international performing experience and my enthusiastic approach to inspired lessons which fulfill a student's dream of playing the harp and developing their understanding."

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.

Karen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Baylor University in Waco, TX. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Karen teaches classical and orchestral music, and offers recitals for her students. She has Bachelors and Masters of Music degrees, and studied with Yolanda Kondonassis and Alice Chalifoux. She has been teaching since 2000.

Susan teaches private and group lessons for children and teens at her studio and at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, CT. She also teaches through Skype. She also teaches in Palm City, Florida. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Susan teaches all musical styles, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Applied Harp, and has been teaching since 1982. She studied with Phyllis Wright and Eileen Malone.

"I am the Founder/Director of the CT Valley Harp Intensive Summer Camp in Simsbury CT, since 2009. We are celebrating our 7th year in the summer of 2015. www.ctvalleyharp.com."

Sarah teaches private lessons to 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. Sarah teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and contemporary. She also teaches arranging, improvisation, and music theory. She offers recitals for her students. She has a Bachelor's in Music Performance from Northwestern University, and has been teaching since 2005. She studied with Jeanene Gage, Elizabeth Cifani, Dr. Nan Gullo-Richmond, and Dr. Kathy Bundock Moore.

"What makes lessons fun? Performing the songs you want to learn. As a dedicated teacher, I go above and beyond to ensure you are achieving your goals and performing the style of music you most enjoy."

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."

Colleen teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at Virginia Harp Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Liberty University. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has pedal harps for rent to her students. Colleen teaches classical, orchestral, modern, pop, jazz, Celtic, folk, and religious music, as well as arranging and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles. She studied with Ann Yeung, June Han, and Laura Hearne and has DMA, MMA, MM, and BM degrees. Colleen has been teaching since 2004.

Sharon teaches private lessons for adults and seniors at her studio and online through Zoom. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her local students. Sharon teaches a variety of musical styles: Celtic, folk, early, Pop, Latin, therapy and most others that the student wants to learn. She teaches theory as it applies to what is being learned. She is a Certified Music Practitioner from the Music for Healing and Transition Program. She studied with Laura Zaerr, Kim Robertson, and Sunita Stanislow, and has been teaching since 2005.

"I am passionate about playing the harp and I love teaching the harp. I love watching my students progress. I teach each student differently in the way that suits their learning style and interests."

Joyce teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. She will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Joyce teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and folk music, and also teaches music theory. She studied with Suzanne Thomas (Buffalo Philharmonic) and Eileen Malone (Eastman School of Music). Joyce has a Masters degree and has been teaching since 1986.

Bill teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio. No previous musical training is required. Bill teaches arranging and Celtic, folk, and classical music. He offers harp ensembles and harp circles. He studied with Stephanie Curcio, and has been teaching since 1992.

Rebecca teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also teaches an after-school harp program at St. Luke's Episcopal School in Baton Rouge. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Rebecca teaches classical and orchestral music, as well as composition, arranging, and music theory. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Rebecca studied with Elizabeth Roth and Ann Benjamin, and has B.M and M.M degrees. She has been teaching since 1992.

"Reading, Playing, Listening and Understanding... with a knowledge of pitch and rhythm, technique, practicing and performing, becoming an attentive listener to all music, with a respect for history and tradition...Studying the harp is a very modern and relevant pursuit!"

Ashley teaches private lessons for teens, adults, and seniors at her studio, as well as through Skype. No previous musical training is required. Ashley teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Eastman School of Music, and has been teaching since 2002.

Susan teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. Susan teaches classical, Celtic, folk, early, and religious music, as well as improvisation and music theory. She also offers about 8 to 10 workshops every year. Susan studied with Grainne Hambly, and has a Doctorate in music, and an ARCT (teaching and piano performance) certification. She has been teaching since 2014.

Jenna teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio. New students need to have basic piano theory. She will teach partially by ear, but prefers that students know, or are ready to learn, how to read music. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jenna specializes in Celtic and religious music, and also teaches composition, arranging, and improvisation, and classical, modern, pop, and folk music. She has certifications in Grace 7 piano conservatory, and Rudiments Level 1, Level 2 music theory. She studied with Kim Robertson, Grainne Hambly, William Jackson, Ailie Robertson, and Janet Harbison. She has been teaching since 2007.

Leah teaches private lessons for children and adults at the Performing Arts Hall, Carnegie Hall in West Virginia. She teaches all levels of lever harp, and beginning and intermediate pedal harp. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Leah specializes in Celtic and religious music, and also teaches arranging and improvisation, and classical, orchestral, pop, folk, Renaissance and early music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has Bachelors and Masters degrees in music, and has been teaching since 1980.

"If you have always wanted to play the harp, now is the time! I welcome students of all ages, and abilities. It is not necessary for you to know how to read music to play the harp."

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."

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."

Rachel teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Loyola University. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has both lever harps and pedal harps for rent to her students. Rachel teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and Celtic music. Besides teaching in English, she also teaches in French. She has a Bachelor's of Fine Arts from Purchase College SUNY and a Master's of Music from Yale University. She studied with Marcel Grandjany, Gloria Agostini, Dorothy Remsen, and Jane Weidensaul, and has been teaching since 1980.

"While I am a classically trained symphony harpist, I have a great passion for all genres of music including jazz, pop, religious, celtic, healing and new age and love teaching all types of music."

Paula 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. Paula teaches all musical styles, depending on the goal of the student. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. She has a BS in Business and has been teaching since 1999.

"Whether you are young or old. Whether you can read notes or have never had a music lesson. I would enjoy sharing the joy of playing the harp. I teach all learning styles and honor students' goals."

Cathy teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the homes of students. She teaches through Zoom and FaceTime. She also teaches at the following colleges: Bethel University, Hamline University, and University of Northwestern in St. Paul. No previous musical training is required. She teaches all musical styles, as well as composition, arranging, and improvisation. She offers harp ensembles for her students, and opportunities to share music at senior living residences. She has a BM in Harp Performance from Boston University, and a MM in Harp Performance from the University of Minnesota. Cathy studied with Frances Miller, Gladys Hubbner, Nancy Allen, Lucille Lawrence, Edward Druzinsky and Marjorie Tyre and also studied at Aspen, Tanglewood, and Sewanee Summer music Festivals. She has been teaching since 1980.

"I enjoy teaching students to play this glorious instrument. There is no limit to the music we can learn to play. My goal is to help them become the best harpists they can be, and to love learning, and sharing their music."

Anna teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at Augustana College (Sioux Falls). 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. Anna specializes in classical music and also teaches arranging, improvisation and orchestral, modern, pop, Celtic, early, and religious music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Master's of Music in Harp Performance, and is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music through the Music Teacher's National Association. She has been teaching since 1984.