Local Harp Teachers
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Available to teach beginners through intermediate, high-school thru adult. Lever and pedal harp.
Thirty years experience in solo and orchestral playing. 281-546-4001, jgearhartmusic@gmail.com
Experienced harpist, flexible schedule. 8329041271, annemeredithfrey@gmail.com
Now in the Woodlands area, the Goodrich Harp Studio is currently accepting harp students of all ages! Bonnie Goodrich has over 25 years of experience sharing the magic of harp music with families & audiences.
Emphasis is on musicianship, beautiful tone, and technical excellence. Bonnie encourages a student’s very best while making music fun & exciting! Students enjoy weekly lessons & two recitals a year. Additional performance opportunities include ensembles, masterclasses, & workshops.
For 18 years, Bonnie directed the Angelus Harp Ensemble for talented young harp students. The Ensemble has been regular performers for lobby concerts for the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera, Museum of Fine Arts, and local radio & TV. They produced their first CD in 2006. Her students have consistently won top honors at local and statewide competitions, participated in elite summer music camps, and played in Houston’s finest youth orchestras.
Website: Harpist Bonnie Goodrich or https://harpistbonniegoodrich.com. 832/496-7302, bgoodrich43@comcast.net
Ms. Klein maintains a private teaching studio of beginner through advanced students in Houston, Texas and is the harp instructor at the High School for Performing and Visual Arts, and American Festival of the Arts Summer Music Festival. Ms. Klein previously provided instruction through Rice University’s Non-Major Harp Program, taught at Dulles Middle and High Schools, has given masterclasses at Klein Forest High School, Kingwood High School, and provided harp demonstrations at Wharton Dual Language Academy, Travis and Rhodes Elementary Schools, among others. Ms. Klein is dedicated to sharing her love of the harp with students of all ages and levels, and is available to teach for 30 & 60 minute long lessons.
Ms. Klein is a graduate of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music (Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees) and Interlochen Arts Academy (High School Diploma). She synthesizes the teaching styles of her two mentors, Paula Page, former Houston Symphony Principal Harpist, and Joan Holland, harp instructor at the University of Michigan and Interlochen Arts Academy & Camp to cater to each of her individual student’s needs. Ms. Klein credits her beginning years of instruction and love for the instrument to her teachers Kimberly Rowe and Allison Reese, editors of Harp Column Magazine.
Ms. Klein’s students have participated in summer programs at Interlochen Arts Camp, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, American Festival of the Arts, Young Artist’s Harp Seminar, & Houston Summer Harp Festival. https://emilykleinharp.com/ kleinemilys@gmail.com
Haley Brant teaches harpists of all ages and skill levels on the lever or pedal harp. Students receive weekly lessons from her home studio in Katy, Texas. Haley’s goal as a music teacher is to instill both an appreciation for music of all genres and the ability to play with technical and musical excellence. Lessons are tailored to each student’s strengths and weaknesses. Students have the opportunity to perform in studio recitals, studio harp ensemble, and other events (such as competitions, summer festivals, or area ensembles). https://www.haleybrantharp-piano.com/ 832-627-5176, haleyebrant@gmail.com
Harpist Kelsey Sham is currently pursuing her graduate studies at Rice University and completed her undergraduate degree at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where she also earned a minor in Music History. A dedicated orchestral musician, Ms. Sham has performed with both classical and contemporary ensembles across the United States, and has worked to promote new music and art installations. As a passionate advocate for arts education, she currently maintains a private studio and has worked with Young Audiences of Houston to increase accessibility of the Fine Arts to underserved schools. In 2019, she was named a Fulbright semi-finalist for her proposal on multidisciplinary performance to merge modern Taiwanese culture and classical harp, and also was awarded the Sviatoslav Richter Fund for Music Outreach, with which she introduced folk music to over 100 children in the Greater Houston area. Most recently, she was named a Young Artist for Da Camera of Houston, and performed at the Opening Gala of the Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston. kelseysham.com 8323142867, kelsey.sham.harp@gmail.com
I believe that anyone can learn to play the harp and create beautiful music given a little time, training, and practice. I teach students of all ages and ability levels to play the lever harp or pedal harp. I offer private weekly or biweekly lessons in 30, 45, and 60 minute increments online and out of my home studio in Friendswood, TX.
Focusing on a personalized and enjoyable learning experience, I tailor my lessons to the needs and goals of each student. Although I am formally trained in classical and orchestral music with a Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance, I teach all styles of music including religious, pop, modern, Celtic, and folk. I work with my students to develop good technique, musicality, and regular practice habits. Lessons may also include music theory, music history, sight-reading, and ear-training.
My goal is for students to develop a passion for music and playing the harp, and a love for sharing their music with others. Check out my website and contact me for more information.https://heatherfinleyharp.com/ 832-423-9788 heatherfinleyharp@gmail.com
Dr. Abigail Sliva has been teaching students of all ages and experience levels for the past thirteen years and offers harp lessons to students in Houston and the surrounding areas. Having studied with some of the most renowned harp instructors in America, Dr. Sliva is equipped to teach students ranging from beginning to advanced abilities. Abigail’s students frequently win top scores in local competitions and have been winners in one of the most competitive contests in Texas, The Texas All State Competition. Dr. Sliva works with her students to help them acheive their goals and her education and performance experience help her give students a quality, well-rounded education. https://abigailslivahoustonharp.com/ 630-577-7932 abigailslivaharp@gmail.com
In addition to being a professional musician, I love to share my knowledge of the harp through teaching lessons to students of all ages and abilities. I aim to help my students develop the self-motivation, listening and problem solving skills, and technical facility that are essential to the growth of musicianship on any instrument.
Whether you are continuing your studies on the harp, coming back to it after time away, or completely new to the instrument, I would love to help you reach your harp goals. I teach in the Fort Bend ISD, and from my home studio in the Heights area of Houston, just north of downtown.
https://www.naomihoffmeyer.com/houston-harp-lessons 540-908-0219 naomi@naomihoffmeyer.com
Susanna Wang is a music educator and harpist based in Houston, Texas. She is on faculty at Lone Star College, teaches harp as adjunct faculty at Sam Houston State University and maintains a private harp studio in the Washington Heights area. A passionate music educator, Susanna opened her harp studio in 2007 and enjoys teaching students of all ages and abilities on either pedal or lever harp. She currently offers lessons in 30, 45, or 60 minute increments. She strives to instill in students a passion for music and the harp, develop healthy practice habits, build relaxed technique and tone, and train to play with expression and sensitivity. Lessons also incorporate music history, theory, sight-reading and ear-training at the appropriate intervals.
Susanna served as principal harpist with the Central Texas Philharmonic for five seasons and has performed with the Symphony of Southeast Texas, Mobile Symphony, Density512 in Austin, Galveston Symphony, Symphony North of Houston, Houston Civic Symphony, Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra and as a soloist with the Baytown Symphony in 2019. A lover of chamber music, Susanna is a founding member of AURORA – a harp, flute, cello ensemble specializing in community concerts with diverse programming. She also enjoys performing as a soloist and exploring new and exciting music to introduce to her audiences.
Susanna is an active member of the Houston chapter of the American Harp Society and is the music ministry director at King’s Cross Church in Cypress. She was a finalist in the Anne Adams Awards, first place winner of the Mildred Milligan competition college division, first chair harpist in the Texas All-State Orchestra, and a winner of the Concerto/Aria Competition at Stephen F. Austin State University where she graduated with a master’s degree in harp performance under the instruction of Ms. Emily Mitchell.
Susanna currently resides in Houston, TX with her husband, Waiaka. She enjoys traveling, yoga, drinking coffee, reading and connecting with friends. https://www.harpandpiano.com/ 281-620-0742 harpistsusanna@gmail.com
Stephanie teaches lessons in pedal or lever harp, for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and students have the option of 30, 45, or 60 minute lessons. Stephanie’s students are given the opportunity to perform in two studio recitals each year of solo and ensemble music, and students are encouraged to participate. Other performance opportunities are made available to interested students throughout the year, including competitions, ensemble playing, 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 students are encouraged to arrange music they love or compose songs for the harp.
Stephanie has two studio locations: the Heights (just off of 610 and 45) and the Woodlands/Spring.
https://www.stephaniegustafson.com/ 8472540419 STEPHANIE.GUSTAFSON2@GMAIL.COM
Hope is the Professor of Harp at the University of Houston, and also maintains a thriving harp studio at her home in Katy. She teaches harp students of all ages, and experience levels. Lever and pedal harp students are welcome. Students have weekly lessons focused on technique, repertoire, and musicality. Students have the opportunity to play in regular studio recitals as well as performances at local churches, hospitals, and nursing homes. hopecowanharp.com
507-993-4969
hope.k.cowan@gmail.com