Kinsey Mitton
About
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. Additionally, I am a Certified Music Practitioner and have worked in hospice playing at the bedside for the ill and the dying. Music can greatly bless your life, so let's get started!
Teaching Style
I mainly teach the Suzuki method which means that students learn to play by ear before reading music. However, I have taught many of my students early on how to read music as they have become more comfortable and familiar with proper harp technique.
I am a stickler for correct technique as this is what sets you apart as a master musician. If you learn HOW to play the harp with proper hand position, you can learn to play any music that you want.
Curriculum
I have all of my students start with the Suzuki Harp Book Volume 1. This can be found on amazon at a low price.
Credentials & Affiliations
1. Two Time American Harp Society National Harp Competition Winner
2. Certified Music Practitioner through the Music for Healing and Transition Program
3. Classically trained by renowned teacher Mary Kay Waddington and studied music with Dr. Nicole Brady at Brigham Young University where she played with BYU's Wind Symphony and Philharmonic Orchestras.