Tuition
I am available for private harp tuition and one to one harp lessons to suit your own experience and I teach from home in Synod Inn (Llandysul)
To learn the harp you need time, enthusiasm and discipline. I teach all ages from children to adult learners. It is recommended that a potential student should have studied the piano to learn basic music theory before starting the harp, this is so that when a student starts the harp the main focus can be on enjoyment and learning a good technique. It is possible to learn without piano as a background and I am happy to teach complete beginners, however a student must be prepared for what will initially be a slower learning process.
Enjoyable and varied lessons are paramount to a student’s success in becoming a harpist. As everyone has different long-term aims and expectations it is important to discuss these between tutor and student so lessons can be tailored carefully to individual needs. You may wish to perform in concerts, play with a band, accompany others, compose, or simply play for your own pleasure
Obtaining a harp
Harps are expensive and it is a big commitment to purchase one before beginning lessons. I offer one or two ‘taster’ sessions’ so that you can meet me and try the harp before you make a commitment to the instrument and lessons. Although you won’t be able to practice between sessions, it will give you an opportunity to try the instrument and gain a slight insight into the harp and techniques that are used by harpists
Hiring harps
Hiring a harp to start with is a very sensible idea and harp hire is available from approximately £50 a month. You can rent harps from various harp shops including Telynau Teifi (Llandysul based), Pilgrim Harps and Salvi, please see my links page for information on these suppliers
Purchasing a harp
Once you are sure that studying the harp is going to be a long-term project, the purchase of the instrument is the next logical step. There are various companies selling harps throughout the UK, please see my links page for some suggestions. A suitable harp to learn on should have at least 34 strings (this is the number required by the music examining boards) and will provide the range necessary for at least the first few years of learning
Lesson Costs
The length of lesson you will need will depend on your age and experience. I teach daytimes, evenings and weekends. If you are interested in having harp lessons please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone or email to discuss your needs and ideas
•1/2 hour: £15
•3/4 hour: £20
•1 hour: £25
