Rachel B
Instruments: Harp
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Country, Musical Theater, Latin, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals
Rachel B
Instruments: Harp
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Folk, Country, Musical Theater, Latin, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 7-80
I love the harp and enjoy sharing its beauty with students of all ages! I started playing when I was eight years old and haven't stopped since. I enjoy doing gigs such as weddings and parties, but I also love taking my harp to schools and teaching students about this wonderful instrument. Currently, I own three harps - a pedal harp, a lever harp, and a lap harp. I enjoy each of them and love playing a wide variety of music on them. If you have a desire to learn this instrument and create elegant music at home, then sign up for some harp lessons!
My educational background is in education! I taught students for 10+ years and served in school administration for 10+ years. I love kids! As a harp teacher, I have had students as young as seven and as old as 70! I am passionate about pursuing the harp and getting enjoyment out of it no matter what she you are! My approach to teaching the harp is mastery of tools that will help with long-term success. I teach these using fun, age-appropriate methods. I also believe that the best motivator is sincere praise. I look forward growth in the process of learning and take time to celebrate that with each of my students.
I always start my lessons with a brief warm-up to get those fingers flexing! Then, we go through each assignment that was chosen for a particular skill development and look for where there is opportunity for celebration of progress/success. We then home or skills and understanding of tricky spots and continue developing our muscles, knowledge, and overall harping skills. I always try to select music pieces that appeal to my students based on their interests and goals for learning the harp. I am confident in a wide range of musical styles and can teach both solo repertoire as well as duets or other group/ensemble music.
I believe the best way to begin and stay motivated is through setting goals and seeing your hard work pay off. We will keep a log of your goals and progress and celebrate your journey. Each student has his/her own goals for why s/he wants to learn the harp, and I am honored to be a part of that journey. I am a joyful person and like to inform my lessons with praise and fun. Whether it is sticker rewards or sharing interesting techniques, I want to encourage and maintain motivation in my students!
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