Learn from Great Harp Teachers

Hi, my name is Nicola and I have been fascinated by music since I was a toddler. My family is very musical and I loved trying out all the instruments around our house! However, it wasn't until I saw my first ballet at five, that I discovered the magic of the harp and knew it was the instrument of my dreams!

I offer coaching in voice, piano and guitar for singers, and songwriting. I work from a holistic methodology, incorporating elements of theoretical knowledge, ear training, performance technique, body awareness, mindfulness, creativity, and improvisation into my coaching sessions.

My two main teachers are now legends, Lucile Lawrence, who was Mrs. Carlos Salzedo and his collaborator in all things musical, and Alice Chalifoux, one of his foremost pupils. Lawrence was the top harpist and teacher in New York City and Boston for many years. Chalifoux was the top harpist and teacher in Cleveland.

Sophia Shedd is a dynamic freelance harpist based in New York City, known for her versatility across concert, theater, and film settings. She has performed with ensembles including the Norwalk Symphony, Virginia Symphony, Waynesboro Symphony, and the Martha Graham Dance Company, and has played in theatrical productions such as Sunday in the Park with George, Albert Herring,…

Zane Mallett is the Principal Harpist of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. He has appeared as Guest Principal Harp with the San Francisco, Oregon, Utah, Buffalo, and Rochester Symphonies, and has also performed with ensembles including the Toronto, Charlotte, and Winnipeg Symphonies. Before joining the Hawaii Symphony, Zane served as Principal Harp of the Baton Rouge Symphony.

Hi friend! I am so glad you are interested in learning to play the harp! I am a mother of 4 and I love teaching. I have played the harp for 24 years, have won 2 national titles and been a part of the Philharmonic Orchestra in college. I am also trained as a teacher of the Suzuki method and studied under Mary Kay Waddington, author of the Suzuki Books for Harp.

I'm a classically trained harpist based in New York City, offering private harp lessons to students of all ages and experience levels. With a strong background in both performance and music education, I’m passionate about sharing the beauty and versatility of the harp with others.

My passion is teaching you to play the harp. My goal is to help you become the best harpist that you can be. My professional training was at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University where I received both my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Harp Performance and Music Education. I have over 30 years teaching and performance experience.

Hello, my name is Tijana and I am a professional Harpist. I have recently relocated back to Melbourne after living in London, Amsterdam and Serbia for the past couple of years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Harp from the Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade, Serbia; a Master's degree in Harp from the Faculty of Music Art in Belgrade, Serbia and a Master's degree in Harp from the…

Hello! My name is Tammam Odeh, and I’m a passionate music educator, harpist, and guitarist with over eight years of teaching experience. I hold a Master of Music degree from SUNY Fredonia, where I specialized in harp performance and also studied classical guitar.