About Me
I have played harp professionally in NYC for 15 years including high profile events for Vanity Fair magazine Ports 1961 Shanghai Tang Haute Couture and Deitch Art Gallery.
Recent performances include Dueling Harps performed at REDCAT at the Walt Disney Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles Irish Music Concerts at the Irish Arts Center where I run the harp program and the National Shakespeare Company production of Oedipus with Avery Brooks at the Herod Atticus Theatre in Athens Greece.
Recent press includes the Los Angeles Times Village Voice Vogue and Artforum. Irish Arts Center
This is a group class that takes place at the Irish Arts Center located on West 51st between 10th and 11th Ave. This is a great first step if you are not sure about becoming a harpist. The course is eight weeks and meets on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm. It is a mixed level course and includes many skill levels from those brushing up to students who have never had any music lessons. We cover basic hand positioning rhythm chord positions and how to accompany melodies. Harps are available to rent.
Rock/Pop
Harpists were extremely active in the pop/jazz scene in 1950s. Recently musicians and audiences rediscovered the wonderful sounds of the harp since Joanna Newsom started touring and recording. I have recorded with TV on The Radio Leona Naess FischerSpooner and many independent artists.
Classical
I teach a modified Salzado method infused with a health measure of Renie. I believe that playing harp should not be unnatural and work with each student to ensure a relaxed technique. I started out as a classical player and placed in several competitions played in orchestras and premiered new music works.
Celtic/Irish Harp
Small Irish or Celtic harps are magical and require a more creative outlook than a concert grand. I specialize in teaching how to play and interpret Irish and Celtic folk music while creating your own harmonic language. I encourage students to go to some of the wonderful Irish sessions in NYC!
