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Harp with Stephanie G.

Houston, Texas

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
Classical Harp

    About Stephanie G.

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    Harp teacher Stephanie Gustafson has over a decade of teaching experience in diverse settings, with students of all ages, backgrounds, and goals. Stephanie has two teaching studios in Houston, located in the Heights and Woodlands/Spring. Students can receive regular lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, with most students opting for weekly or twice weekly lessons. Stephanie's students are given the opportunity to perform in two studio recitals each year, which allows students to perform in solo and harp ensemble settings. Other performance opportunities are made available to interested students throughout the year, including competitions, harp ensemble, and community engagement. Lessons can include repertoire of all genres, customized based on the student's goals and interests. In addition to classical pieces, students may learn pop music, jazz, religious repertoire, holiday favorites, and movie music. Stephanie works to help her students learn the music that inspires them most, and all are encouraged to arrange music they love or compose songs for the harp. Stephanie is a founder and director of the Houston Youth Harp Ensemble, a Saturday morning program that helps harp students in Houston further their musical growth and build a supportive harp community, and the harp faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. She was a young artist fellow with Da Camera of Houston from 2016–2018, where she taught at schools throughout the city and performed at venues including Wortham Center, MFAH, the Menil Collection, and Rothko Chapel. She has music performance degrees from Manhattan School of Music and University of Illinois.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Walling Street

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-10 AM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-8 AM
    9 AM-11 AM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-12:30 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $60
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    Experience

    Co-Director

    Aug, 2018 - Present

    Houston Youth Harp Ensemble

    The HYHE is a Saturday morning program that helps lever and pedal harp students in Houston further their musical growth, develop ensemble skills, and build leadership skills. With two ensembles covering all levels, Stephanie conducts both groups and coaches individual students on repertoire.

    Young Artist

    Sep, 2016 - Aug, 2018

    Da Camera of Houston

    I perform at concert halls, museums, hospitals, and parks all across Houston in collaboration with art installations, community events, and fundraisers. Additionally, I teach classes for students of all ages, backgrounds, learning, and language levels at public private, and charter schools throughout the city. On a regular basis, I also give private harp demonstrations for pediatric cancer patients and their families.

    Musical Resident

    Sep, 2016 - May, 2017

    The Monarch School and Institute

    I taught music classes to students with neurological disorders, ages 4-14, and facilitated the development and production of musicals for advanced students. With young students, I built musical games and developed activities based on their individual needs.

    Harp Faculty

    Mar, 2016 - Present

    Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

    An intensive arts camp for high-school students serious about music, I spend 6 hours working privately with students majoring and minoring in harp, in addition to teaching a harp ensemble and mentoring them in the building blocks of music theory.

    Music and Outreach Mentor

    Jan, 2016 - Present

    The Emerge Center

    I have developed chamber programs and demonstrations to groups of 6-­8 students with diagnosed behavioral and communication disorders, giving them opportunities to play and learn about both the harp and classical music.

    Principal Harpist

    Aug, 2015 - Present

    Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra

    I perform with small and large ensembles at venues all across Louisiana.

    Principal Harpist

    May, 2014 - Aug, 2015

    Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

    I performed at Strathmore, the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, and the National Presbyterian, and other venues throughout Maryland and Washington D.C. with the 70-piece Annapolis Symphony.

    Music Intern

    Jan, 2012 - Jun, 2012

    International Preschool

    I taught regular classes in rhythm, movement, and music to kids ages 2-6.

    Education

    Harp Performance

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Classical Harp

    Aug, 2011 - May, 2013

    Manhattan School of Music

    Awards

    First Prize Winner

    Jun, 2011

    Agnes Krueger Memorial Scholarship

    Fellowship

    Sep, 2017

    Da Camera of Houston

    Affiliations

    American Harp Society

    Jun, 2011

    The American Harp Society (AHS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is "to promote and foster the appreciation of the harp as a musical instrument, to encourage the composition of music for the harp and to improve the quality of performance of harpists.

    American Federation of Musicians

    Sep, 2018

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    World Harp Congress

    Aug, 2011

    The World Harp Congress vision is promote the performing arts with special emphasis on harp composition, education, appreciation and performance. Sponsor an international harp congress with exhibits every three years. Encourage young harpists; in particular through the Focus on Youth concerts at each congress. Establish international communication by publishing the World Harp Congress Review twice a year with a network of correspondents throughout the world. Ensure support of the harp through the World Harp Congress Phia Berghout Endowment Fund. Provide opportunities to promote the harp and support harpists of all levels throughout the world for better mutual understanding, support and friendship.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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