Harp Instruction
Carolyn Sykes has been teaching music for over 20 years, starting in Australia and continuing in the United States. She has taught in her private studios, in a music school for children that she co-founded in Melbourne Australia, in colleges, and now in her own private school "Pacific Harps", located in Pasadena, Los Angeles.
The students range in age from 4 years old to 75 years old, and all attend private one - on - one lessons. The tuition covers playing technique, music reading and theory, ear training, rhythm and composition. Each lesson is tailored to the specific needs of the individual student, and is designed to be inspiring and fun at all levels
Music is supposed to be an expression of joy, and all of us that teach here try to make it that way. Music does take some diligence and practice on the part of the student, but the rewards are great. Even for the small children we try to keep the rewards coming with additional incentives and prizes.
Student Recitals
Twice a year we hold a student recital and a party that all are welcome to participate in. We also hold adult playing circles for those who would rather not perform in such a formal setting as a recital. The adult students bring their own harps and we all play for each other in an intimate setting, followed by dinner.
Prefer lessons in your own home? We Skype!
Lessons are avaliable in person at our Pasadena studio in Los Angeles, or almost anywhere in the world via Skype. All you need is a computer or iPad with a web cam and a Skype account and you are all set to enjoy lessons from the comfort of your own home!
Harps for Rent and for Sale
We have harps for rent, so that you don't have to buy one before you have some experience, or before you are sure that this is what you or your child want to continue with. When you are ready to buy, we are happy to help advise you, and help you choose the best instrument for your needs.
Pacific Harps is located in Pasadena, California. If this is too far from you and "Skype" lessons are not your cup of tea, feel free to ask us to refer you someone in your area.