The following harp teachers are members of the Ontario Harp Society.
AJAX and area
Liane James
Private lessons available
BAYFIELD
Martha Lawrance
Teacher - lever and lap harp
Bedside Therapeutic Harp - Hospice, Palliative Care, and healthcare settings; facilitator of harp circles; offer therapeutic workshops; offer interactive group programs in Long Term Care facilities.
BURLINGTON
Doctor of Music in Harp Performance (Northwestern University)
Harp Faculty, Lakehead University
Lever and Pedal
"A dedicated and experienced teacher, I currently teach at Lakehead University and have a private studio in Oakville, teaching all levels of pedal and lever harps. I also coach harpists from Oakville Youth Symphony Orchestra regularly. My students have qualified into/won top prizes in competitions such as the Vancouver International Music Competition, Young Artist's Harp Competition, American Harp Society National Competition, Ontario Music Festival and VAYA International Music Festival. I encourage all my students to love the harp, above everything else." - T. S-C
Cities: Oakville/Mississauga/
HAMILTON and DUNDAS
Nicole Chang
Lever and Pedal Harp Teacher
Accepting pedal and lever harp students at all levels, online and in-home lessons available
Siobhan Kerr
Bachelor of Arts Honours (McMaster), Bachelor of Education (Brock)
Teacher - lever and pedal harp
Privately at home studio in Dundas
Suzuki harp method specialist, early beginners (age 3); also Celtic/folk repertoire, prep for RCM exams
email
Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf - DMA
Harp Faculty at McMaster University
KITCHENER | WATERLOO | CAMBRIDGE
Professional Harpist and Teacher
"I am an experienced and professionally trained harpist who loves performing for weddings and other special events. I’m located in Waterloo, Ontario, and I have been playing and performing harp for over 20 years."
Harp Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University
Andrew Jacob Rinehart
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Lever, Pedal, Electric (harp), Composition, Songwriting, Improvisation
Andrew works with students of all ages, experience levels, and interests from my home studio in Waterloo. Focusing on music as a holistic expression of the self, students learn music as both a language and a creative discipline, through self-reflection, free play, and Andrew’s guidance.
Sharlene Wallace
Online teaching available - lever & pedal harps
Harp Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University
LONDON
Teacher - lever and lap/therapy harp
Noël Wan
Doctor of Music (University of Illinois) and Master of Music (Yale School of Music)
Private teaching studio open to all levels of students.
MISSISSAUGA
Masters of Music in Harp Performance (McGill University)
Accepting students of all levels
Marisela Gonzalez
Teacher - lever and pedal harps
"I have taught in Venezuela for 40 years. I have been teaching online since 2011
I am a newcomer in Canada. I accept students of any level, any age. I also teach original Latin American pedal harp repertoire."
Doctor of Music in Harp Performance (Northwestern University)
Harp Faculty, Lakehead University
Lever and Pedal
"A dedicated and experienced teacher, I currently teach at Lakehead University and have a private studio in Oakville, teaching all levels of pedal and lever harps. I also coach harpists from Oakville Youth Symphony Orchestra regularly. My students have qualified into/won top prizes in competitions such as the Vancouver International Music Competition, Young Artist's Harp Competition, American Harp Society National Competition, Ontario Music Festival and VAYA International Music Festival. I encourage all my students to love the harp, above everything else." - T. S-C
Cities: Oakville/Mississauga/
OAKVILLE
Masters of Music in Harp Performance (McGill University)
Accepting students of all levels
Dr. Teresa Suen-Campbell
Doctor of Music in Harp Performance (Northwestern University)
Harp Faculty, Lakehead University
Lever and Pedal
"A dedicated and experienced teacher, I currently teach at Lakehead University and have a private studio in Oakville, teaching all levels of pedal and lever harps. I also coach harpists from Oakville Youth Symphony Orchestra regularly. My students have qualified into/won top prizes in competitions such as the Vancouver International Music Competition, Young Artist's Harp Competition, American Harp Society National Competition, Ontario Music Festival and VAYA International Music Festival. I encourage all my students to love the harp, above everything else." - T. S-C
Cities: Oakville/Mississauga/
Sharlene Wallace
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Online lessons available
Lever/Celtic and Pedal Harps
Harp sheet Music available
Harp Faculty, York University
Harp Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University
Harp Faculty, University of Guelph
OTTAWA and area
Lever and Pedal Harp
Lever and Pedal Harp
As a teacher, Michelle brings many years of experience working with students of all levels through the University of Arizona, University of Ottawa, Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy (age 6 through high school), private teaching, coaching, and mentorship programs. Her students have won top prizes in many competitions, including the 2022 Young Artists Harp Seminar Competition, American Harp Society National Competition, Midwest Harp Festival Competition, Phoenix Harp Competition, National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Bursary Competition, and VAYA International Music Festival.
Lucile Brais Hildesheim
Teacher - lever and pedal harp
Member of the Royal Conservatory of Music College of Examiners
Workshops
Natalie Hoffmann
Professor of Harp - University of Ottawa
Private Harp Instructor - all levels, lever/pedal harp
Caroline Leonardelli
Lever and Pedal Harp
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Graduate 1st Prize Paris Conservatory, and Artist Diploma from the Schulich School of Music
Private studios in central Ottawa, and Béarn Pyrénées France and online
Instructor at Carleton University, founder of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Ensembles and De La Salle Harp Ensembles.
Pedal and Lever harp all levels.
" I work with my students on learning programs to suit their goals. For advances students I do directed preparation for recordings , auditions, and performances." - C.L.
TORONTO
Harp Faculty of The Glenn Gould School of Music
Professional Harpist and Harp Teacher
Alanna Ellison
Masters of Music in Harp Performance (McGill University)
Accepting students of all levels
Lori Gemmell
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Harp Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo
Robert Judge
Teacher - pedal harp and piano, all levels
Judy Loman
Harp Faculty The Glenn Gould School of Music, Toronto
Private lessons in person (Toronto) and online
Julia Seager-Scott
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Dr. Angela Schwarzkopf - DMA
Toronto / East York
Harp Faculty of University of Toronto
Harp Faculty of The Glenn Gould School of Music
Julie Umbrico
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Private harp instructor - all levels, lever/pedal harp
Vice-President of the Ontario Chapter of AHS
Harp Instructor at the Royal Conservatory School, Royal Conservatory of Music
Sharlene Wallace
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Online lessons available
Lever/Celtic and Pedal Harps
Harp sheet Music available
Harp Faculty, York University
Harp Faculty, Wilfrid Laurier University
Harp Faculty, University of Guelph
WINDSOR
Professional Harpist / Teacher
Anita has been teaching and performing in the Windsor area for over 40 years. Several of her students have gone on to major in harp performance, win at Provincial Kiwanis and many have stayed with the harp for pure joy.
NOVA SCOTIA
Professional Harpist and Teacher
Pedal harp
Nova Scotia: Foutain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
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