Michelle offers private harp lessons online via zoom and in her home studio just outside of Vancouver, British Columbia in Langley.
While having music background is always helpful, Michelle’s specially designed beginning harp curriculum teaches the basics of note reading, music theory, and harp technique, so anyone can play the harp. Michelle teaches both the pedal (orchestral) harp and lever (folk/Celtic) harp and offers several lever harps to students to rent before they are ready to buy their own. Michelle offers performance opportunities to all her students, from beginning to advanced, in solo and ensemble settings. Michelle’s innovative teaching techniques and creative approaches help students overcome difficulties and realize yes, you can play the harp! Finding ways to educate that are engaging and fun is my number one goal. If you are looking to learn a new instrument, develop pre-existing skills, or engage a large group of students I offer a wide range of services suited to many different needs. I offer both harp and piano lessons to students of all levels.
School Outreach
Interested in bringing harp into your pubic or private school music class? I offer presentations for student groups of any size that focus on the harp, musical skills, life skills, social skills, cooperation, creativity, and confidence.
While having music background is always helpful, Michelle’s specially designed beginning harp curriculum teaches the basics of note reading, music theory, and harp technique, so anyone can play the harp. Michelle teaches both the pedal (orchestral) harp and lever (folk/Celtic) harp and offers several lever harps to students to rent before they are ready to buy their own. Michelle offers performance opportunities to all her students, from beginning to advanced, in solo and ensemble settings. Michelle’s innovative teaching techniques and creative approaches help students overcome difficulties and realize yes, you can play the harp! Finding ways to educate that are engaging and fun is my number one goal. If you are looking to learn a new instrument, develop pre-existing skills, or engage a large group of students I offer a wide range of services suited to many different needs. I offer both harp and piano lessons to students of all levels.
School Outreach
Interested in bringing harp into your pubic or private school music class? I offer presentations for student groups of any size that focus on the harp, musical skills, life skills, social skills, cooperation, creativity, and confidence.
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Online Lessons Via Skype, Factime or Zoom
Meet with Michelle in person for one-to-one lessons, or take online lessons from Michelle no matter where you live in the world! With a webcam and an Internet connection, you can take your lessons via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or other Internet conferencing software. She’ll figure out the time zone differences and make your lessons happen. Half hour or full hour lessons—You choose!
Michelle makes learning to play the harp fun and interesting! With over 20 years of teaching experience, harpist Michelle Klimchuk makes it easy to learn to play the harp, even if you have never taken up an instrument before or you don’t know how to read sheet music. Michelle loves to teach!
If you aren’t a harp newbie—you’ve had some previous lessons and experience—Michelle is happy to help you continue on your harp adventures. She actively listens to your specific learning goals, and then she custom-designs your private lessons to help you see results. Whether you need a brush-up on technique, need help preparing for performances and recordings, or need some new direction because you feel stuck, Michelle is here to help.
In this digital age, many people are unable to take private music lessons in person, due to lack of available teachers locally or scheduling and transportation difficulties. Michelle brings the personalized private music lesson experience to you through Skype, Facetime or Zoom lessons. Each lesson is recorded and made available to you on a private channel so you can go back during your practice time to listen to an explanation or watch Michelle demonstrate a section. Many of the exercises and songs from Michelle’s beginning harp curriculum are also available to watch online. Michelle provides structured practice logs and individualized support to help you reach your personal harp goals. For students who live within driving distance, occasional in-person lessons are highly encouraged to help support a well-rounded program.
Harp Lesson FAQs--Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do I need to have any musical experience to take lessons with Michelle?
A. It’s not necessary to have prior music background before embarking on your harp lessons. If you have never taken up an instrument before, Michelle will teach you harp technique and how to read music, too. It’s a plus if you have some past musical experience, because you’ll already know the rudiments of reading sheet music.
Q. Is the harp difficult to learn?
A. The harp is no harder to learn than any other instrument. If you really want to learn and you put time into practice, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll advance. It’s all about motivation.
Q. Do I need to own a harp to learn to play?
A. You don’t need to buy a harp before you have your first lesson with Michelle—She can rent a harp to you if you do not have your own. She uses and Aoyama harps as rentals.
Note: Michelle only rents harps to students who are taking lessons from her in person. If you are taking online lessons from Michelle, you’ll need to have your own harp.
Q. Does Michelle teach children as well as adults?
A. Michelle teaches from ages 7 and up. If your child is younger than 7 and can’t wait to play the harp, Michelle recommends that your child begin with piano lessons first. This way, your child will know the rudiments of reading sheet music when he or she comes to Michelle at an older age. Regardless of age, Michelle tailors the lessons to make them fun. Piano lessons are not a prerequisite for harp lessons.
Q. What does Michelle teach?
A. Michelle takes your goals and musical experience into consideration before designing your learning path. Her lessons are always one-on-one and are not taught in a group fashion so that you can learn at your own pace. In this way, Michelle protects you from getting discouraged by comparing your progress with others. Of course, parents are always welcome to sit on in their child’s lesson.
Here is what Michelle can help you learn:
• Proper hand technique
• Sight reading skills
• Improvisation skills
• Music theory
• Repertoire building-Learning Celtic, Classical, Renaissance, Folk, and all kinds of tunes
• Arranging music for the harp
• Accompaniment skills
• Performance skills
And much more!
Q. What is Michelle’s musical training and experience?
A. Michelle received her formal music education at the Trinity Western University, Langley, BC. She has also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto and the Associated Boards of the Royal School of Music, London
Q. Where do I go for lessons?
A. Michelle teaches harp lessons at her music studio, located in Langley, BC.
If you can’t travel to take lessons from harpist Michelle Klimchuk in person, take your harp lessons online! Using your webcam and a secure connection, you can connect with Michelle for harp lessons on Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and other Internet video chatting software. Of course, you'll need to have your own harp for online lessons.
Ready to schedule your first lesson with Michelle? Phone 778-571-1232 for more information, including lesson and harp rental rates. Note: Michelle adheres to all current regional health regulations for your protection.
Meet with Michelle in person for one-to-one lessons, or take online lessons from Michelle no matter where you live in the world! With a webcam and an Internet connection, you can take your lessons via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or other Internet conferencing software. She’ll figure out the time zone differences and make your lessons happen. Half hour or full hour lessons—You choose!
Michelle makes learning to play the harp fun and interesting! With over 20 years of teaching experience, harpist Michelle Klimchuk makes it easy to learn to play the harp, even if you have never taken up an instrument before or you don’t know how to read sheet music. Michelle loves to teach!
If you aren’t a harp newbie—you’ve had some previous lessons and experience—Michelle is happy to help you continue on your harp adventures. She actively listens to your specific learning goals, and then she custom-designs your private lessons to help you see results. Whether you need a brush-up on technique, need help preparing for performances and recordings, or need some new direction because you feel stuck, Michelle is here to help.
In this digital age, many people are unable to take private music lessons in person, due to lack of available teachers locally or scheduling and transportation difficulties. Michelle brings the personalized private music lesson experience to you through Skype, Facetime or Zoom lessons. Each lesson is recorded and made available to you on a private channel so you can go back during your practice time to listen to an explanation or watch Michelle demonstrate a section. Many of the exercises and songs from Michelle’s beginning harp curriculum are also available to watch online. Michelle provides structured practice logs and individualized support to help you reach your personal harp goals. For students who live within driving distance, occasional in-person lessons are highly encouraged to help support a well-rounded program.
Harp Lesson FAQs--Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do I need to have any musical experience to take lessons with Michelle?
A. It’s not necessary to have prior music background before embarking on your harp lessons. If you have never taken up an instrument before, Michelle will teach you harp technique and how to read music, too. It’s a plus if you have some past musical experience, because you’ll already know the rudiments of reading sheet music.
Q. Is the harp difficult to learn?
A. The harp is no harder to learn than any other instrument. If you really want to learn and you put time into practice, you’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll advance. It’s all about motivation.
Q. Do I need to own a harp to learn to play?
A. You don’t need to buy a harp before you have your first lesson with Michelle—She can rent a harp to you if you do not have your own. She uses and Aoyama harps as rentals.
Note: Michelle only rents harps to students who are taking lessons from her in person. If you are taking online lessons from Michelle, you’ll need to have your own harp.
Q. Does Michelle teach children as well as adults?
A. Michelle teaches from ages 7 and up. If your child is younger than 7 and can’t wait to play the harp, Michelle recommends that your child begin with piano lessons first. This way, your child will know the rudiments of reading sheet music when he or she comes to Michelle at an older age. Regardless of age, Michelle tailors the lessons to make them fun. Piano lessons are not a prerequisite for harp lessons.
Q. What does Michelle teach?
A. Michelle takes your goals and musical experience into consideration before designing your learning path. Her lessons are always one-on-one and are not taught in a group fashion so that you can learn at your own pace. In this way, Michelle protects you from getting discouraged by comparing your progress with others. Of course, parents are always welcome to sit on in their child’s lesson.
Here is what Michelle can help you learn:
• Proper hand technique
• Sight reading skills
• Improvisation skills
• Music theory
• Repertoire building-Learning Celtic, Classical, Renaissance, Folk, and all kinds of tunes
• Arranging music for the harp
• Accompaniment skills
• Performance skills
And much more!
Q. What is Michelle’s musical training and experience?
A. Michelle received her formal music education at the Trinity Western University, Langley, BC. She has also studied at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto and the Associated Boards of the Royal School of Music, London
Q. Where do I go for lessons?
A. Michelle teaches harp lessons at her music studio, located in Langley, BC.
If you can’t travel to take lessons from harpist Michelle Klimchuk in person, take your harp lessons online! Using your webcam and a secure connection, you can connect with Michelle for harp lessons on Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, FaceTime, and other Internet video chatting software. Of course, you'll need to have your own harp for online lessons.
Ready to schedule your first lesson with Michelle? Phone 778-571-1232 for more information, including lesson and harp rental rates. Note: Michelle adheres to all current regional health regulations for your protection.