Students' Stories
A gallery of some of our students and their stories.
Kathleen Miao earned a list of achievement since she began her studies at age 11 under Andrew Chan. A two-time winner of the prestigious RCM Gold Medal Awards (2013: Grade 10; 2011: Grade 8; scored highest mark in Ontario & Quebec), she captured 1st Prize Toronto Harp Society Scholarship Audition 2011. She performed with Toronto Youth Symphony Orchestra in a successful "side by side" concert with the TSO, and has performed with Harp Sinfonia frequently.
Sebastian performs with his school orchestra.
Sunshine was featured as a soloist by the Halton Mississauga Youth Orchestra and by the orchestras of her school Appleby College. She has been a regular member of the Harp Sinfonia and has collaborated with Philomusica Symphony Orchestra and OCMS Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Sebastian Gobbels in duet with his teacher in Annual Concert 2016 where he also performed a solo and took part in the Harp Orchestra.
Luc Hung gave his debut at the Annual Concert 2016 performing two of his favourite solos, as well as taking part in the Twinkle Twinkle Ensemble.
Amelia King was awarded 1st Prizes for Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise and Ontario Music Festival 2012. Previously, she was awarded 1st prize (93%) in Quinte Rotary Music Festival 2010. She was featured as special guest by the Hastings & Prince Edward Regional Chorus and received 86% First Class Honours Grade 6 RCM 2012 Exam.
unique. magical. elegant.
Beyond beautiful.
We’ve educated numerous successful students from diverse backgrounds who strive for excellence. Through gaining knowledge of the harp, students discover strength and potential, enriching their personal lives.
Master Classes/Workshops
We invite special guests to broaden our students’ horizons.
Marco Salvi of Salve Harps meet with Students
Maestro Kerry Stratton visits
Masterclass - Rita Costanzi 2017
Harp Maintenance Demo
Composition workshop by Constantine Caravassilis
Masterclass - Kathleen Bride 2018
Masterclass -Susann Macdonald 2016
Fees / Policies
Lesson Fees
Location
Toronto
Markham
30 min
(Beginner)
$50
$50
45 min
(Intermediate)
$80
$80
60 min
(Advanced)
$95
$95
90 min
(Advanced / Audition & Competition Prep)
$140
$140
Studio Policies
- Weekly Lessons of the month are scheduled and paid at the beginning each month.
- Re-scheduling within the month is available only with a minimum of a 24-hour notice. Without so, or absence without notification, the lesson will be charged.
- Please avoid strong perfume which other students might be allergic to.
- For hygienic reasons, please always wash hands before playing studio’s harps.