Enjoying the drudgery
Sometimes a piece reaches that in-between stage where it can truthfully claim almost all the right notes, correct timing, and a decent set of dynamics. And there the piece languishes, …
The Northern Harpist’s Winter Survival Guide
Perhaps the worst part of my job is the winter-time conflict between staying warm and looking professional, flawlessly groomed, elegant… harpist-like.
The harpist’s gig prep is not a simple waltz from …
Moss, Wood, and Thicket: a description
Learning this arrangement? Stephanie offers one-time coaching lessons online.
All throughout high school, as I was waiting for the morning school bus, I would look east as the sun rose …
Outdoor Wedding Harp Essentials
If you’re reading this, you are probably considering having harp music for your outdoor wedding ceremony or reception. Wonderful! It might be absolutely perfect. But as we all know with …
Attend Harp Concerts, Earn Free Harp Lessons
Introducing the “Attend Concerts, Earn Free Lessons” program!
Updated 6/09/25
Attending harp concerts and events is an important part of developing as a harpist. For every three harp events/concerts my students …
Stephanie Claussen Harp Studio Policy
Updated 10/1/25
Payment
Lessons are $40 per half hour, $60 per 45-minutes, and $80 per hour. Payment for the entire month is due at the first lesson of each month. A $5 …
White-Out Is A Girl’s Best Friend: Transforming Piano Music Into Harp Music
Say I’m asked to play this or that pop song for a wedding and I don’t already know it. This is my game plan.
1. Musicnotes.com
Assuming I can’t find a harp …
A Tax Checklist for Professional Harpists
If you play harp and make some money doing it, the following list might help jog your memory as you tackle your taxes and take deductions!
Obligatory note: I am …
Pedal Harp or Celtic Harp?
You’re looking for harp music at your event. If your harpist asks you, “Would you like a pedal harp or a Celtic harp?” and you respond, “I have no …
Holiday Repertoire
Christmas Carols
Angels From the Realms Of Glory
Angels We Have Heard On High
Auld Lang Syne
Away In A Manger
Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella
Carol Of The Bells
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