Harp And Music Lessons From Wendy

Harp And Music Lessons From Wendy

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About

I am a full time professional harpist and Juilliard graduate with a passion for the harp and sharing it with students of all ages and levels. I have a busy teaching studio in Wilton, CT where I enjoy working with students of all different backgrounds and interests. I am also an adjunct Professor of Harp at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield. My students have won awards for harp performance from the National Federation of Music Clubs, the American Harp Society, the Stamford Symphony, the Schubert Club of Fairfield County, St. Paul’s School in London and Manhattanville College. A number of my students have participated in area youth symphonies. I am also the Founder and Director of the Elyrica Summer Chamber Music Program, now in its twentieth year. This week-long event features harp ensembles of various levels and sizes, for all levels, with everyone making music and having fun together. I have worked with Arts for Learning of CT performing extensively for schools and I am also a Vice President of the CT Chapter of the American Harp Society.

I began the harp at the age of seven, and I was a scholarship student at The Juilliard School where I received my Bachelor and Master of Music Degrees in Harp Performance with master Harp Teacher, Susann McDonald. I have great training to pass along to my students. I was presented in my New York Debut in Carnegie Recital Hall as a winner of the Artists International Competition. I have appeared in concert throughout the United States, performed at the World Harp Congress in Paris, France, and Seattle, Washington, played for the Prime Minister of Ireland, Queen Sirikit of Thailand, and other dignitaries. I am a founding member of the Irish music group “Themselves”, and the Fontenay Chamber Players, and I am also the principal harpist with The Bridgeport, Norwalk and Ridgefield Symphonies. My CD "Sounds of the Seine" with flutist Donna Milanovich is available on the Delos International label.


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Hired 3 times
1 employee
39 years in business
Serves Wilton , CT
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    Elaine D.

    Wendy is so easy to get along with and I enjoy being her student. I am a Beginning-in-the-Middle Adult Student and I have learned more than Harp playing. I have learned a great deal more about music in general from her.
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    June 21, 2018

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    Richard S.

    My daughter has been enchanted with the Harp since she was 9 years old. Wendy had been recommended to my daughter from her school music teacher. Now that my daughter is 16 years old and has been mentored by Wendy for the past several year my daughter has become very proficient with playing the harp, reading music and has an appreciation of classical music!! Wendy has been very patient, encouraging and has given my daughter the confidence and skill to play in the Western CT Youth Orchestra.
    I highly recommend Wendy.
    Rich S. Ridgefield CT
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    June 15, 2018
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    H. G.

    Wendy is incredibly supportive and encouraging while fully understanding my objectives as an adult harpist pursuing this for pleasure.
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    June 11, 2018

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    Rashi P.

    Wendy has been a harp teacher for both our daughters (11th and 8th grade) for over 3 years. First and foremost, Wendy is an exceptional harp player and music teacher. She has outstanding ethics and her passion for harp, discipline, and her patience is exemplary. Both our daughters have developed their love for harp in large part due to Wendys teachings. Wendy also takes a very active role in organizing performances which keeps the motivation of the students going and keep them excited with the public performances. In summary, with our daughters experience and ours, we would highly recommend Wendy. Thanks.
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    June 10, 2018

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    Jill S.

    I have two young harpists, now 11 & 13, who started with Wendy two years ago. Theyd done their first year of lessons with another teacher.
    Wendy is a a thoughtful, seasoned educator as well as a passionate, talented harpist. She has paced both girls well in a way that considers their ages, discipline, attention spans, and engagement. I am amazed by the young harpists theyve become under her tutelage.
    She always gives them options for pieces theyll learn so that theyre always excited about what theyre practicing. She has spent hours of her own time arranging music so that my 13-year-old can participate at just the right level with the Youth Philharmonic. Shes got a great balance of nurturing warmth and accountability.
    Shes advised us on many issues that weve encountered as weve gone deeper into the harp community: purchasing and upgrading a harp, competing, transportation and care for the harp, the list goes on.
    We are so fortunate to have Wendy as a mentor to my young harpists.
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    June 09, 2018

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    Eva M.

    I have been taking lessons with Wendy for nine years and it’s been a great experience. Wendy is inspirational in all that she does and I love when are selecting new pieces and she plays them for me. I’m completely in awe! I highly recommend Wendy as a harp instructor.
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    June 09, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    I frequently meet for a trial lesson at my studio.  I have student harps available for rent to get you started.  I also have lots of harp music here with a wide variety of choices.  I enjoy finding the music that each student enjoys and making the lessons fit their interests.

    I have a Bachelor and Masters degrees in Harp Performance from The Juilliard School.


    Services offered

    Music Theory
    Harp