Contact Information

Phone: 801-688-5434

e-mail: harpforhire@gmail.com

alternate e-mail: cathrynparker16@yahoo.com

Performance Schedule

A priority in my Harp Studio is teaching the importance of performing. However, how can I teach that if I do not do that myself? Everyone needs to practice performing, which is why you can find me at Memorial Hermann Hospital nearly every Thursday around lunch time. I too, need all the practice I can get at performing and it is only through practice that I believe one can get better at it!

A heads up to my students: I am going to be preparing us for some performances at the hospital. This will be a great opportunity for you to perform in a relaxed setting. Not only will it help you become a better performer but it will help heal those that listen to you!

Harp Lessons

Finding the teacher that fits your student's personality is the most important part of their musical training. I have studied with over fourteen teachers all of whom were wonderful but very different. My goal is to combine a number of their positive teaching techniques into my own Harp Studio.

I have studied the Harp using the Suzuki Method which, simply defined, is studying the music through ear training. We train our students to understand music just as a young baby would learn to understand language. This technique has been proven to provide the greatest opportunity for students to master memorization and performance techniques. I require all of my students to listen to their CD at least once a day for at least 20 minutes. This allows the repetition needed to imbed the pattern of notes in the students head, making it easier to hear the melody while experimenting on the Harp. Every student receives an informative book describing the Suzuki method in greater detail as well as goals that I have as their teacher.

Although ear training is enormously important and a large part of my teaching style, I also think that it is important to learn theory and be able to read music. I teach traditionally to help with sight reading and provide greater motivation for the students to keep studying and learning.

Although performing and my personal study provides fulfillment, there is nothing that can take the place of seeing a student being successful and progressing in music. It is wonderful! If my students learn anything, it is a love of music and a respect for the power that it has.

I'd love to play at your Special Event...

I have been performing at Special Events for ten years.  I am skilled in Solo, Ensemble and Background performance.  Contact me to bring the simply elegant sounds of professional Harp music to your Wedding, Company party, family gathering, etc.  Upon hiring me for your event I will send you a contract in which you are requested to sign and mail back to me within two weeks.  This will ensure that your special event becomes part of my performance calendar.

I am a classically trained Harpist which contributes to my performing style and repertoire.  Although popular classics including works by Beethoven, Mozart and Handel can be heard when I perform, I also have gained a large repertoire of traditional and contemporary favorites.  A list of these pieces will be sent in your contract.  I am also able to customize music to suite your specific requests.

I understand that hiring a Harpist without the assurance of her performance skills can be daunting.  I hope to be of help by offering a copy of my CD entitled "Harp Classics."  Please contact me at the number below to receive your copy.