Discover the Joy of Harp: Join These Online Harp Classes Today!
Meet Your Instructor: Rachel Clemente
rachelclementeharpist@gmail.com
New England based pedal and traditional Scottish harpist, Rachel Clemente, has had a passion for music from the early age of five. She began her harp training as a student of the Suzuki method. In addition, she discovered her love of Scottish music through events and competitions held by the Scottish Harp Society of America and the Ohio Scottish Arts School. Her musical education then continued at renowned arts boarding high school, Interlochen Arts Academy.
In July of 2018, Rachel graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow with a bachelors degree in traditional Scottish music. Her accolades include winner of U.S National Scottish Harp Champion in 2016 and the winner of Princess Margaret of the Isles Clàrsach Competition (USA) in 2021.
Currently, Rachel is focusing on establishing herself in the New England folk scene as a soloist as well performing in her duo with bagpiper, Dan Houghton and she continues to enjoy working as a private harp instructor alongside beginning a journey into compositional work.
We are so thrilled to have Rachel Clemente offering a beginner harp lesson series for us in summer 2023.
Beginner II/III: Tuesdays starting August 29th at 6pm, six week course
Who should take this course?
For students who have learned the basics of hand position, plucking, finger numbers, and a few very basic songs and are looking for more practice with these basics and more basic tunes with the support of an amazing teacher.
Questions: Sara Forward 802-777-5116
Should you be interested in renting a harp, we kindly suggest completing a rental contract to secure a harp for your lessons. For novice harpists, our top recommendation would be Harpsicle Harps.
Jennifer J. Thompson
aplusharpist@gmail.com
Jennifer has been playing the harp for over 30 years both professionally and recreationally. She has her Bachelor's degree in music and has been teaching music for 24 years. She studied with harpists from Eastman School of Music and also studied with the Principal Harpist of The Philadelphia Orchestra. She currently teaches harp lessons online and provides private instruction and group theory classes.
I am a strong believer that everyone, at any age, should be able to have a life of music. That's why I became a teacher. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student needing guidance, let's explore music together!
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VENUE:
5 Green Tree Drive (Unit B); South Burlington, VT 05403. T: (802) 862-0349.