About
A top performing harpist and dedicated teacher, I offer lessons on Celtic and Pedal Harp for all age and levels. A French native, I combine the French harp technique from Paris Conservatoire, and the American style from Juilliard School. After each lesson you'll receive detailed practicing guidelines.
Outside of my teaching studio I perform around the world at Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall London, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Théâtre des Champs Elysées Paris, KLL Luzern, Kennedy Center D.C. I hold degrees from Paris Conservatoire, the Juilliard school and I am the only harpist ever graduating with the Artist Diploma at Manhattan School of Music.
You can hear and see me play online on my Instagram @melanieharps where I release frequent video performances as well as on the Violin Channel, various film soundtracks including the Netflix movie “I am thinking of ending things”.
www.melaniegenin.com
When teaching, I love creative analogies and I won’t stop until I see the a-ha moment on your face and fingers!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I offer a free trial class to put the pressure off the student and see if he/she is comfortable enough and motivated to commit to weekly lessons.
For harp students: I first assess the age, size, musical background and repertoire's wishes of the student to advise if he/she should start on celtic (lever harp) or classical (pedal harp) and what are the general music skills needed (eg: reading a score).
For french students: I discuss with the student what are his/her goal and what are we working with (eg beginner, french basics from school 10 years ago, advanced preparing a french test, intermediate level looking for conversational skills)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a French native professional harpist holding degrees from Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP) bachelor and master. I am the only harpist ever admitted in an exchange program with the Juilliard School and the only harpist ever admitted to the Artist Diploma program at Manhattan School of Music in NYC.
I am an alumni of the Lucerne Academy founded by Pierre Boulez and the Aldeburgh World Orchestra program led by Sir Mark Elder. I perform internationally on the most prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall (solo debut), Hong Kong, Concertgebow Amsterdam, Paris Châtelet, London BBC Proms Royal Albert Hall...