Sara is currently accepting harp students of all levels, ranging from beginners to advanced harp players. She has been playing the harp for 21 years and studied extensively with both Susann McDonald and Lucile Lawrence, two of the most prominent American harpists of the 20th century. Her studies with Miss McDonald include her Undergraduate Degree, Master’s Degree, and Artist Diploma, all in harp performance, from Indiana University. She also studied with Lucile Lawrence at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute in Lenox, Massachusetts for five summers and began her undergraduate studies with her at Boston University. Sara has extensive training in both the French technique and the Salzedo technique.
Sara’s Teaching Philosophy
1. It should always be fun-whether preparing to play for the kindergarten class or a major international harp competition!
2. Each student has unique abilities- such a performing with A great stage presence, being a fast learner, having a beautiful tone quality, or being a great ensemble player. Sara will focus on each students natural strengths, and continue to build on them while also improving upon any weak areas.
3. Hard work pays off! Natural playing ability is not as important as having a great attitude and a willingness to learn. Sara .believes that a student can accomplish any musical aspiration they set their minds to, as long as they are willing to invest time and practice in an efficient way.