United Kingdom Teachers
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Here is a list of our harp teachers in the United Kingdom organized by country, county, and postal code.
Bristol,
ENGLAND
BS5 6HL
Martin Solomon
Martin teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, and will also travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He has lever harps for rent to his students. Martin specializes in Celtic and folk music, and also teaches composition, arranging, and improvisation, and therapy and South American music. He has been teaching since 2005.
"I normally have some lever harps which I rent out."
Buckinghamshire,
ENGLAND
MK57 DR
Anna Quiroga
Anna teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also teaches at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Anna teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical, modern, and orchestral music. She also teaches arranging and music theory, and offers recitals for her students. Anna has undergraduate, postgraduate, and artist diplomas. She studied with Ieuan Jones, Abigail Prat and Maria Lluisa Ibanez and has been teaching since 2011. She teaches in English, Spanish, Catalan, and French.
Gloucestershire,
ENGLAND
GL50 2ST
(The Cotswolds)
Angharad James
Angharad teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at various schools. No previous musical training is required. Angharad has a BA (Hons) in Music, Advanced Diploma in Harp Performance, and PGCE (Primary Education). She has been teaching since 2000.
Gloucestershire,
ENGLAND
GL56 9BL
Mark Harmer
Mark teaches private lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. He also teaches at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Mark specializes in arranging, analysis, memory-playing, and playing by ear. He also teaches composition and improvisation, and Celtic, classical, modern, folk, early and South American music. He has a B (Hons) degree, and has been teaching since 2004.
"I help people follow their musical passions. For example I have a student who is singing anime songs in Japanese, and others who are learning arrangement. Of course I also do the ABRSM grades!"
Lancashire,
ENGLAND
PR3 2BS
Lisa Quigley
Lisa teaches private and group lessons for adults and seniors at her studio, as well as through Zoom. No previous musical training is required. Lisa teaches classical, Celtic, and folk music. She studied with Maxine Molin Rose, and has a professional teaching qualification UK PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Grade 8 in lever harp. She has been teaching since 2022.
Manchester,
ENGLAND
M139RD
Dr. Anne-Marie O'Farrell
Anne-Marie teaches harp at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. She prefers that students have some background in reading music, possibly also in piano. Anne-Marie teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Anne-Marie also teaches through Zoom. She has the following music degrees: PhD, MA (perf & musicology) MA (composition) BA, BMus, LRSM, LTCL, LLCM, ARIAM, ALCM, and is trained in Alexander Technique and Music in Community Contexts. She teaches in English, German, and Irish.
"My teaching is very student-centred, helping you to reach your fullest potential. As a composer, I can help you understand the harmonic structure of your repertoire. My background in Alexander Technique will enable you to prevent self-induced injury and develop a healthy lifelong technique with a brilliant sound."
County Armagh, NORTHERN IRELAND
BT61 9DW
Simon Chadwick
Simon teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at his studio, as well as through Skype. He also teaches at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. He has harps for rent to his students. Simon specializes in traditional, Celtic, folk, and early music and also teaches composition, improvisation and arranging. He offers recitals and theory classes for his students as well as tea and coffee! He has been teaching since 2001.