​I’ve been teaching music since 2004, teaching classical music and folk / trad harp. I tailor my methods to suit each student and enjoy working with all ages. Learning an instrument is a journey, and I like helping my students find the ways that work best for them and the music they like the most. 

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What?

• Classical music, learning to listen, read and play

• ABRSM & Trinity practical exams & digital performance grades, Grade 5 theory

• Folk / trad harp - different repertoires and styles including Irish and English

• The traditional harpers’ skill set – working by ear, arrangement, improvisation and composition

• Lever twiddling! Love lever harp but want to play blues, jazz or classical? I have skills and tricks to help you grow our levers

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Who?

• Children and teenagers - one to one after school

• Adults - one to one during the day

• Adults - one to one weekend workshops

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How?

I welcome people to my home in Kennington near Oxford. I also offer online lessons by using dedicated music video service RockOutLoud.
 

Where I teach and where I’ve taught

I have been teaching since 2004 and currently teach harp privately in south Oxford and as a visiting music teacher at Magdalen College School. I also teach Grade 5 theory at Magdalen College School. I have previously taught alongside Colette Keaveney at the London Irish Music School (2007 – 2015), for Shooting Roots at folk festivals (2008 – 2015), at the Dragon School (2014 – 2018), at Radley College (2019 - 2022) as well as many other projects: Guildhall’s centre for Young Musicians with EFDSS, for Goldsmith’s University, for the Edinburgh International Harp Festival and the Clarsach Society.

 

Harp Hire

I have small harps for students to rent, suitable for the first 3 months – 1 year. To find out more about these, email me. I can also put you in touch with other hiring / purchase sources for larger instruments. Hiring a 34 string lever harp suitable for an adult or commited child costs £30 – £65 approx per calendar month.

 

Parts for school ensembles

I am happy to arrange parts for school ensembles. These normally take me 1 – 2 hours and are charged at my hourly teaching rate.

 

Grade 5 Theory

If you want to take Grade 6 or above on the ABRSM syllabus then you need Grade 5 theory. I really enjoys teaching this, so get in touch if you would like some help towards your exam.