LESSONS
Learn to play the harp
Learning to play the harp is accessible to people of all ages. I have taught pupils aged from 6 to 86 years old! Unlike some other instruments, the harp sounds beautiful as soon as you start playing. You may even be able to play a short tune by the end of your first lesson.
I'm delighted to help you achieve whatever goals you have for learning the harp.
I can help you:
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whether or not you have played a musical instrument before
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to prepare for performances, exams or competitions
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to prepare for auditions for university
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to play for FUN or for your own mental health and relaxation!
Some of my pupils have passed ABRSM and Royal Conservatiore of Scotland exams with Distinction. Others have won competitions at the prestigious National MOD, local Inverness Festival and the Clarsach Society's composition competition.
I have a small clarsach that can be hired when you start taking lessons. I can support you to arrange a longer term harp hire.
* Please note: I operate a 24hr cancellation policy.
Two of my pupils who won the duet clarsach competition at the National MOD.
... even if you don't live in the Highlands!
Learn to play the harp ANYWHERE online
If you've always wanted to learn the harp but can't find a tutor locally, Skype/FaceTime/Zoom lessons could be the answer. We can have a lesson over the internet at a time that suits you from your own home meaning you don't need to travel a long distance for your lessons. I can demonstrate technique and see what you are doing just as if we were in the same room. I can send you music electronically and email notes of things to work on between lessons.
If you'd like to try lessons online you will need:
* a harp (I can help you find sources which may rent you one)
* a broadband internet connection
AND EITHER
* a computer
* a Skype/Facebook Messenger account set up
* a webcam
* a microphone (this is often inbuilt to your device)
* speakers (these are often inbuilt to your device) or headphones
OR
* an Apple device with FaceTime
Experience has proven that an iPad, or bigger, is easier to use than an iPhone because of the size of the screen.
This is the 27-string Morwenna Rose clarsach which is available to rent to pupils.
Group lessons in the Strath
I started teaching group lessons for Feis Spe in January 2020.
These currently take place on Wednesday evenings in Aviemore.
Visit their website here to book.
"Emma is a really good teacher, even through FaceTime! We recently had a trial and it worked rather well. It was easy to hear her and the harp. There is a bit of fidgeting with the iPad to begin with and you have to be conscious with the lighting, however it doesn’t matter too much.
I would definitely recommend this if you would like to try out the harp or have played for a while and want some more lessons."
Ishana Graham
"You are very patient teaching Elizabeth and she is getting a lot out of the lessons. It's great for her confidence to show she is making progress. She is really made up - thank you!!"
Mrs Walsh