Harp Teaching
About Claire’s Teaching
Claire teaches lessons out of her private studio in Macomb, Illinois and through the Western Illinois University’s Community Music School. Previously she served on the faculty of the University of Notre Dame, Music Institute of Chicago, Valparaiso University, Saint Mary’s College, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and as a teaching assistant at Yale University and the University of Illinois. From 2015-2021, she led the James Hart Harp Program in the Homewood (IL) Public Schools.
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Harp Classes
Harp classes are an affordable way to try out the harp in community with others. Harps are provided at the class, and class size is limited to three people. If you are interested in registering for a harp class, please email Claire.
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Suzuki Harp Lessons
Claire is a registered Suzuki harp teacher in books 1-3, as well as the Every Child Can and Teaching Strategies courses. Growing up in a household with a Suzuki violin sister, she believes in the rich pedagogical resources available through the Suzuki Method which helps students learn to play musically and with ease from a young age. Lessons are currently available Monday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and some weekday mornings.
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Traditional Harp Lessons
Claire grew up with traditional lessons on the harp and knows the value of working piece-by-piece according to the needs of the student. In traditional lessons, there is an emphasis on the balance of repertoire and technique, reading and hearing. Lessons are currently available Monday afternoons, Saturday mornings, and some weekday mornings.
Join the Macomb Harp Circle!
A fun and easy way to try the harp and play with others in the community. Harps are provided.
We meet on the last Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:00 p.m.