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We’re thrilled to invite you to Bay Area Harp Academy’s 2025 Summer Harp Workshop Series—a season of inspiration, creativity, and skill-building for harpists of all levels and harp types. Whether you're performing on stage, teaching, composing, or simply playing for joy, there’s something here to spark your next breakthrough.
Our workshops are open to the entire harp community—students, professionals, parents, hobbyists, and curious newcomers alike. Led by our amazing community of harp teachers these sessions are designed to deepen your artistry, expand your skills, and connect you with fellow harpists. Workshop Schedule (All classes are 6:30–8:00 PM): JUNE June 16 – Orchestral Harp Mastery with Dan Levitan June 17 – Creative Mechanics: Lever (& Pedal) Strategies with Amelia Romano- (ZOOM ONLY) JULY July 7 – Répertoire & Résumé: Crafting Your Musical Identity with Esther Lee July 8 – Performance Power: Managing Performance Anxiety with Dr. Yirui Li (Zoom Only) July 9 – The Power of Inversions: Ear Training & Improv with Cymber Lily Quinn (Zoom Only) AUGUST August 6 – Setlist Session: Chords, Tracks & Improv with Hannah Ewell August 7 – Proper Care and Feeding of Your Harp with Dr. Vincent Pierce August 8 – Emma Quin Special Topic TBA Sunday TBD – 1/2 day Adult Workshop & Harp Circle with Kristal Schwartz To Register: Simply email us at [email protected] with your name, harp type, and which sessions you’d like to attend. Tuition: $40 per session or $30 per multiple session The first 15-20 mins is a time to share a piece you are working on so you may bring a piece to play. Workshops are held at Bay Area Harp Academy in Saratoga and Zoom links provided for virtual classes. More info:https://www.bayareaharpacademy.com/summer-2025.html Let’s grow, connect, and make music together this summer. With harp and heart, Kristal Schwartz Bay Area Harp Academy Bayareaharpacademy.com Instagram @bayareaharpacademy [email protected]
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AuthorI’m Kristal Schwartz, a professional harpist and music educator. With over a decade of experience directing the San Jose Youth Symphony Harp Ensemble, I’ve dedicated my career to fostering musical excellence and passion among young musicians. I founded Bay Area Harp Academy to provide high-quality harp education in a professional, personalized, and collaborative environment. My background includes a Master’s in Performance with Honors from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and extensive training with principal harpists from the San Francisco Symphony and San Jose State. Archives
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