AnnLaura Tapia’s Harp Studio

Pedal Harp & Lever Harp Lessons Available

Teacher Biography
Education:

Judy Loman - Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto - University of Toronto

Alice Chalifoux - Cleveland Institute of Music

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone: 312.961.8565
Email: annlaura@abellimento.com

FAQ:

What skill levels or ages are taught?
All skill levels and all age groups are welcome.

What styles of music are taught in lessons?
Mainly classical, although celtic music is included at times for lever harps. Orchestral excerpts and chamber music are also incorporated.

When and where do the lessons take place?
Although most lessons take place in my home, I am willing to discuss coming to your home. Please call or email to schedule lessons.

What materials will I need for harp lessons?
Please contact me about selecting a harp appropriate to the needs and abilities of the student. Harps for rent as well as harps for sale are readily available in Chicago. If desired, I can arrange to accompany the student to choose a harp. With the harp, the student will need a tuning key, bench, and music stand for practice at home.
Music – instructor’s recommendations can be purchased at www.harp.com
Notebook
Pencil

Will there be recitals and performance opportunities?
Every effort will be made to provide as many performance opportunities as possible. A studio recital will be held annually.

What is the cancellation/make-up policy?
Learning to play the harp is a wonderfully exciting and enriching activity. The harp is an instrument that rewards with immediately beautiful sounds. At the same time, the harp, like any other instrument, requires discipline and dedication in order to progress. It is with this spirit of dedication in mind that I ask you to recognize my only studio requirement:

Cancellation Policy:
If the student must miss a lesson for any reason, I require 24 hours notice when at all possible. Lessons missed because of illness or emergency may be made up at the discretion of the instructor. Lessons missed with no advance notice will not be made up. Lessons missed by the instructor will be rescheduled. Missed lessons may be made up within that month only, otherwise the student forfeits that lesson and no credit adjustment is made to the tuition.