Harp Lessons in Washington. Amazing Teachers.

Harp:
A stringed musical instrument that has a number of individual strings running at an angle to its soundboard; the strings are plucked with the fingers. Harps have been known since antiquity in Asia, Africa and Europe, dating back at least as early as 3500 BC. The instrument had great popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages and Renaissance, where it evolved into a wide range of variants with new technologies, and was disseminated to Europe's colonies, finding particular popularity in Latin America. We will start by learning how to tune, seating and hand/plucking placement. I have an easy to follow technique where you will learn the strings, notes, how to read music, rhythms, plucking techniques, and songs. As the student advances theory and soloing will be incorporated.

If you are a beginner you will love lessons with me. I put an emphasis on having fun. No previous music experience is required. I have 30 years of experience teaching and it is not necessary for you to read music in order to study lever harp (aka Celtic harp) with me. Together we can play Celtic, Traditional, Popular, Rock and Roll or whatever pleases you. There is a variety of styles that can be played on a simple 26 string harp.
As a graduate of Ohio University in Athens Ohio, I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy. My post-graduate work in harp was done at Lewis and Clark College in Portland Oregon. In addition, I studied Music Composition at the University of Central Florida.
My freelance performance career has taken me to California, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, North Carolina and Florida.One of my most memorable gigs was playing on an Alaska cruise ship.
Since I teach lever harp (aka Celtic harp) it is not necessary for you to pay $10,000 or more to acquire ...

Dr. S. believes that great playing is derived from great technique. Technique is an essential part of becoming a successful musician. Dr. S. helps her students perfect their technical abilities allowing them to explore vast musical repertoire.

Musicality is what brings music to life. Every musician has their own unique ideas that are expressed through their playing. Dr. S. helps her students develop their natural creative instincts and convey their ideas through their music.

Learning how to play music is fun and rewarding, however it also requires a great deal of self discipline. Practicing your instrument consistently is necessary to become a successful musician. Music is a fun way to learn the value of hard work and self discipline for students of all ages.

I like to give my students a fun and safe place to learn music and express themselves. Music can relate to so many areas of our lives and I love to help people see all the insights and opportunities it can give. I want to help students experience how much joy music can bring to their lives.

Teaching all levels, from beginning through advanced. I recommend adults to take one-hour lessons every other week. Children do better with half hour lessons every week. Ask about renting a harp!

She wanted to share her gift of music with others and started teaching harp lessons when she was 17. Lydia was hired on as a teacher with a local professional music company and worked there for 4 years. During that time she continued her education and received the necessary training on how to effectively teach students of any age.