Harp Teachers

Ever wanted to learn the harp?

Whether it’s because you hope to make a career of the harp or decide to play in the privacy of your own home for fun - we recommend having lessons for a variety of reasons!

Keep scrolling to see our list of harp teachers in Queensland!

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Teachers can help with:

  • how to place your fingers on the strings!  Sounds simple, but incorrect technique can severely restricts one's ability and enjoyment of the harp.

  • determining and attaining your goals.  There are so many choices with the harp in terms of types of harp, style of music, and performance outlets

  • care of the harp

  • access to harp music

  • motivation and goal-setting

  • arranging music for the harp

  • networking

 Harp Teachers

Norah Alfredson

  • 0438 163 872

  • Upper Mt Gravatt

Experienced teacher (30 years). Harp technique for children and adults.

AMEB examinations preparation or just learn for fun. Ensemble playing encouraged. Students learn to read music while they learn to play. All types of music catered for.

Jill Atkinson

B.Mus (Hons. Adelaide Uni), A Mus A (Piano), L Mus A (Harp)

  • 0409 481 233

  • Bellbowrie

Fun and thorough learning for beginners through to advanced students.

Preparation for AMEB exams and professional auditions.

47 years experience as former Principal Harpist of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. Also performed with other professional orchestras including QTO, QPO, SSO, ASO, TSO and OV.
Specialist examiner in Harp for AMEB Qld and NSW.

Online lessons also available on Skype.

Also available for masterclasses.

Current Blue Card holder.

Sally Beaumont

B.Mus (Hons), A. Mus A (Distinction) - Flute
Teacher of harp, piano, flute and theory

An experienced, patient and dedicated teacher, I teach private one-on-one lessons in harp, piano, flute and theory from my home studio in Anstead in Brisbane's south-west. Preparation for AMEB exams is available or you may wish to simply learn for your or your child's own personal development and enjoyment.

Cara Maher Carroll

BMus (Qld Con)

  • 0410 115 310

  • mahercara@hotmail.com

  • Buderim

20+ years harp/piano/theory teaching experience. AMEB Exams or learn for fun. Ensemble playing encouraged. Able to teach from age 2 to adult.

Emily Granger

Bachelor of Music (Harp Performance) Indiana University, Jacobs School of Music

Master of Music (Orchestral Harp Studies), Chicago College of Performing Arts

  • 0468464277

  • emily@emilygranger.com

  • West End

Recently relocated to Brisbane to take up her role as Principal Harp in the QSO, Emily is a passionate harpist and educator, Her students have won positions as principal harp in QYO, SYO, and Chicago Youth Orchestra. Please note that Emily specialises in teaching intermediate-advanced students and does not currently accept beginners.

Grace Kikuchi

BMus in Harp Performance (QCGU)

Experienced professional harpist, having played the harp for more than 20 years, teaching harp for all levels and ages, from children to adults (aged 2+ onwards) on either pedal and/or lever harp. Teaching tailored to suit goals and enjoyment, from AMEB Exams to leisure and enjoyment.

Travels to students homes & Lessons via online platforms also available ie: zoom, facetime, messenger, skype, teams etc.

Positive Blue Card Holder.

Harp hire available if needed.

Kim Kirkman

BMus, Post Grad Dip

Harp, voice and upper strings lessons.

All harp styles explored including working towards exams, playing for fun, exploring Celtic music and developing harp therapy techniques.

Sharon Matheson

BMus Ed, AMusA (Piano)

  • Toowomba

  • Positive Exemption Card No 600401/3

  • sharonangelique62@gmail.com

  • 0418 261 599

Harp, piano and music theory lessons for children through to adult learners.
Whether learning for fun, enjoyment or exams, your lessons will be designed for you as Sharon combines the pedagogical skills developed from her extensive career in classroom music teaching and harp performance (solo, ensemble, orchestral) with her studio music teaching techniques. Different musical styles can be catered for and tailored to your interests.

Home studio or online lessons available. eg: FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams. Current Blue Card Holder.

Jaclyn Miles

BMus (QLD Con) Grade 8 AMEB (Piano)

Offering lessons in harp, piano and music theory to children and adults of all ages. From absolute beginners to more experienced players, Jaclyn caters to different learning styles and encourages individual goals - whether that be learning for enjoyment or pursuing exams.

Current blue card holder

Joan Penny

LTCL (Piano Perf); ATCL (Violin Perf); AMusA (Music teaching diploma AMEB);

  • 3389 9422

  • 0411 028 186

  • North Ipswich

  • siobhanharpist@optusnet.com.au

  • Grade 8 TCL - pedal harp

  • Grade 8 TCL - lever harp

Teaching harp, piano, violin and music theory
All ages

Lucy Reeves

B.Mus(Hons) Royal College of Music, London

M.Mus.St Queensland Conservatorium, Australia

Professional freelance orchestral harpist performing with the major Orchestras around Australia, Lucy enjoys teaching beginner and adult students. Lucy also teaches the Alexander Technique and so her approach to the instrument prioritises ease and enjoyment.

Bart Seaton

BMus (Hon), Bd (Hon) Theol

Offering lessons in harp & piano towards AMEB & ABRSM accreditation for all ages from 5 upwards.

Teaching is tailored to individual levels of aspiration, some learn within an exam-free, more leisured approach, while maintaining their own artistic goals, others undertake the exam series.

A prior year at piano is recommended for prospective harp students who have not had previous musical training.  Blue Card holder.  

Cindy Shih

BMus (Harp Performance)

Very experienced and very patient teacher for children and adults.

Harp hire available.

Jemma Telleman

BMus (Harp Performance QLD Conservatorium); AMusA (AMEB Harp)

ph: +614 9025 7768

e: jtelleman.harp@gmail.com

W: Brisbane Weddings and Event Music | Jemma Telleman Harpist

An accomplished and experienced Brisbane-based harpist, Jemma deftly illustrates the beauty and vibrant resonance of the harp through her musicality. Adding to her years of performance experience, she graduated with distinction from the Queensland Conservatorium, has achieved a Harp Associate AMusA, and plays across the Brisbane classical, jazz, event music and experimental music scene. Jemma has developed her passion for teaching through extensive private tuition across Brisbane schools, and studying a Master of Teaching at the Queensland University of Technology. Seeking to create connection and memories through her music and teaching, Jemma is passionate about sharing the harp, whether in her home studio, or on the stage. When away from the harp, Jemma can be found at her local farmer’s market with a Stanthorpe apple in hand, or out experiencing Australia’s natural beauty.

Jemma offers private tuition to all ages and abilities from her home studio in the Fitzgibbon and Carseldine area.