Wisconsin 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
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 Wisconsin organized by zip code.
53037
Jackson, WI(Milwaukee, Wash and Wauk Counties)
Dorothy Walsh-Best
Dorothy teaches private lessons for college age and adults at her studtio and at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Dorothy specializes in improvisation and Celtic music, as well as composition, arranging, and folk, religious, and therapy music. She offers harp ensembles and harp circles for her students. She has been the coordinator of the Milwaukee Irish Festival's Harp Stage since 1990, and has taken lessons from the performers, including Kim Robertson and Janet Harbison. She has been teaching since 1994.
"I specialize in teaching adults who have always wanted to play but never had the opportunity. I teach my students how to teach themselves. They do not have to know how to read music or have played anything."
53097
Milwaukee, WI
Rebecca Royce
Rebecca 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. Rebecca teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals for her students. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Music in harp performance from the Chicago College of Perfoming Arts, and a Master of Music in harp performance from the Royal Academy of Music in London, U.K.
53143
Kenosha, WI(Milwaukee WI, Chicago, IL)
Anne Morse Hambrock
Anne teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at the University of Wisconsin Parkside, and Carthage College. She also teaches through Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype. No previous musical training is required for adults, but she prefers at least 2 years of piano for students under 11. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Anne teaches composition, arranging, and improvisation, and classical, orchestral, modern, pop, jazz, blues, Celtic, folk, early, and therapy music. She offers harp ensembles, and has been teaching since 1983. She has a Bachelor's of Music in Harp Performance and Harp Pedagogy. She studied with Ruth Inglefield, Pierre Jamet, Lilian Phillips, and Nancy Morse.
"My teaching is tailored to each of my students. My goal is to help them achieve whatever they are searching for on their harp journey - be it simply for fun, or therapy, or professional aspiration. My two college programs are interested in non-harp majors as well as harp majors. Both institutions are ideal for students who wish to maintain their playing skills but not major in harp."
53183
Wales, WI
Mary E. Keppeler
Mary teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as at the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. Mary teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and pop music. She offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She studied with Danis Kelly and Alice Chalifoux, and was a music minor. She has been teaching since 2009.
"I have been playing the harp for 40 years and am an active free-lance harpist in southeast Wisconsin. I teach the Salzedo method of playing but will take any student and work with them.
53188
Waukesha, WI(Milwaukee, Madison)
Gerry Elliott
Gerry 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. Gerry specializes in classical and Celtic music, and also teaches composition and orchestral, modern, pop, folk, early, and religious music. She offers recitals, harp ensembles, and harp circles. She has a degree in Music Education with harp, piano, and choral emphasis. She studied with Lorraine Byman, Margaret Ling and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1967.
53202
Milwaukee, WI(Mequon, Wauwatosa)
Ann Lobotzke
Ann teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, and at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She also teaches through Skype. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Ann specializes in classical, orchestral, and pop music. She has Bachelor's and Master's degrees in harp performance, and is a registered Suzuki Harp instructor. She has studied with Danis Kelly and Alice Chalifoux, and has been teaching since 1985.
"I enjoy sharing the joy that playing the harp has brought to my life with students. Music studies enhance your life whether you are training to be a professional or for your own enjoyment."
53704
Madison, WI
Rachel Avery
Rachel teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and online. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Rachel teaches all musical styles. She studied with Beatriz Martin-Ruiz, and has been teaching since 2000.
"I especially like working with adult beginners. I help students find repertoire they are interested in that will suit the size harp they own or rent. Lessons are generally on Tues, Wed, or Thursday evenings."
53714
Madison, WI
Johanna Wienholts
Johanna teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Skype. She also travels to the home of local students. No previous musical training is required. Johanna teaches all music styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches music theory, and offers harp ensembles and recitals for her students. Johanna studied with Judy Loman and Mariko Anraku, and has a BM from University of Toronto, and a MM from Manhattan School of Music. She is the Principal Harpist of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. She has been teaching since 2010.
"I welcome all students, regardless of age or experience into lessons. We will walk through building solid technique step by step so that students are able to handle advanced pieces with agility and ease."
53726
Madison, WI
Jenny DeRoche Christian
Jenny teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio and through Skype, FaceTime, and Zoom. She will also travel to the homes of local students. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Jenny teaches all musical styles and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a Music Education degree.
"As a music educator for over six years in public schools, I absolutely love teaching beginners and have a strong knowledge base on how to teach. I teach a variety of students and love teaching any grade/age level!"
54701
Eau Claire, WI
Dr. Julietta Anne Rabens
Julietta teaches private lessons on harp, piano, composition, and voice for children and adults at Morgan Music in Eau Claire, WI. She also teaches online through various platforms such as Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, and Messenger. Julietta teaches a wide variety of music styles, specializing in classical music and composition. She has a Master's of Music in Harp from NIU, and a DMA in Composition from UNL. She studied with Liz Cifani, Kathy Kienzle, and Mary Bircher. She has been teaching since 2000 and has developed two teaching methods, "Classics at Your Fingertips" for adult beginners and "Plucky Bunny's Harp Adventures" for children.
"I value a flexible, student centered approach to teaching that minimizes stress and strengthens learning. Everyone is welcome to learn."
54701
Eau Claire, WI
Bethany Shuda
Bethany teaches private and group lessons at the Midwest Harp Studio in Eau Claire Wisconsin. No previous musical training is required. She offers ensemble and performance opportunities. Lessons are available in studio or online through various platforms such as FaceTime, Zoom, Messenger etc. She teaches all styles, experience levels and ages. The lessons are tailored to the individual student's needs. A limited number of lever harps are available to beginning students actively taking lessons.
"Over 20 Years of Experience"
54703
Eau Claire, WI(Menomonie, Chippewa Falls)
Serena O'Meara
Serena teaches private and group lessons for children and adults at her studio. No previous musical training is required. She has lever harps for rent to her students. Serena teaches all musical styles and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. She has a BS in Music Therapy, and Elementary Teaching certification. She studied with Gladys Hubner and Eileen Malone, and has been teaching since 1977.
"I do not have a specialty as to which harp I teach. I use my skills as a Music Therapist to help students learn to the best of their abilities."
Neighboring States
60030
Grayslake, IL(Chicago IL, Milwaukee WI)
Alison Attar
Alison teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio, as well as through Zoom and FaceTime. No previous musical training is required. Alison teaches all music styles. She has a D.M. degree from Northwestern University, and studied with Elizabeth Cifani and Elizabeth Borsodi-Wolksteain. She has been teaching since 1992.
"I strive to provide a safe, consistent, and structured learning environment that allows each student to develop their individual potential and fulfill their sense of personal enrichment at the harp."
60074
Chicago area, IL
Faye Seeman
Faye teaches private lessons for children and adults at her studio and at Wheaton College and Northern Illinois Univeristy. She also teaches through Zoom and Skype, and will travel to the homes of local students. No previous musical training is required. She has pedal harps for rent to her students. Faye teaches all musical styles, specializing in classical and orchestral music. She also teaches composition, arranging, improvisation, and music theory, and offers recitals and harp ensembles for her students. Faye has a BM in performance from Eastern Michigan University, an MM in Performance from Boston University, and is a certified Kindermusik instructor. She studied with Jill Bailiff Reyes and Lucile Lawrence, and has been teaching since 1975.
"What I enjoy most about teaching is the challenge of meeting a new student, exploring his/her learning style and helping that person find a new path in music through playing the harp. With many years of experience, I have learned to pinpoint issues and help students overcome problems. In addition, many of my students who have graduated from college are now able to revisit lessons through skype and zoom. From Wisconsin, to New York to Colorado, there are no boundaries keeping students from finding the right teacher."
