Want to learn the harp?

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The harp is one the most gorgeous and elegant instruments. Its unique sound and ability to produce beautiful glissandos and arpeggios are incomparable to any other.

It's important to establish a good foundation of technique in order to protect the hands from strain or fatigue. As a harp teacher of 6 years with my Doctor in Musical Arts for Harp Performance and Education from USC, I tailor my lessons to fit your goals and needs whether you’re a beginner or an advanced harpist.

Welcome to the Studio

Here are the lesson types I offer

  • Welcome to my harp studio located in Irvine, California. Here you have access to three harps- my concert grand Lyon and Healy Style 23, my 40 stringed Salvi Daphne, and my electric white lever Camac DHC 32. In person lesson are the most ideal way to learn harp because teaching hand position and learning about sound is just so much easier in person.

  • Hybrid lessons are great for students who live locally to Los Angeles but only be able to drop-in at times and opt for most of our lessons online. The split of how much we do our lessons in person or online can be easily arranged for your convenience.

  • Online lessons are great for the student who don't have or have limited access to a harp teacher. We’ll use which ever video platform is easiest for you and supplement it with video recordings so that you get the support you need when it comes to learning technique. Despite missing the in-person element, I’ve developed techniques and methods to overcome any learning impediments.

Topics I Teach

  • Harp Technique

    As a classically trained harpist studying Harp Performance for all three of my degrees (BM/MM/DMA), I have developed my own style of teaching proper hand technique and fundamentals.

  • Arrangement

    If you are a musician, composer, gigging harpist, or even a beginner, I can teach you how to write music for the harp. My arrangement style can be as simple as learning by ear or learning by music theory.

  • Coaching

    Are you preparing for an orchestra audition, harp competition, university application, or exam? I offer advanced level coaching where I reverse engineer our lessons to meet the goals we have set in the timeline we have.

  • Music History

    Learning the history of the harp or the content of which music was written is such a valuable way to give our musical interpretations depth. I’ll provide repertoire for you to learn and hear, and we’ll also discuss all the nuances behind them.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The harp, like any other instrument or sport, requires consistent learning and practice. It does require hand dexterity and foot coordinator. As an experienced teacher, I will guide you through the proper techniques, mindset, and customized cirriculum towards achieving your musical goals. Commitment and dedication are integral to fluency and I am here to help guide you through the process to make it easy.

  • While it is helpful to have prior knowledge of reading music, it is not necessary to take lessons with me. We will work on fluency of reading the grand staff (treble and base clef) as it is a foundational skill for any musician.

  • It is important that you have access to a harp to practice regularly on. I can assist you in finding a suitable harp to either rent or puchase according to your needs.

  • Online lessons are conducted over Zoom or any other video communication application. You will need a device (such as phone or laptop) and steady internet. A microphone is suggested for sound quality but not necessary.

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