Discover The Harp in Llanrhystud 25/1/25

Join Cambrian Harp School Musical Director Helen-Elizabeth  and our harp maker Paul  from 10 -1 on Saturday Janury 25th for our  first Discover the Harp course of 2025 at our studio near Llanrhystud (full address and joining details are e mailed at the point of booking)

Helen-Elizabeth has 21 years of teaching experience holding a BA Hons, DipABRSM and CTABRSM qualifications. Former students have gone on to all the major conservatories and on to Oxford and Cambridge to study music. Derwent Harp School students have also had considerable success on the Eisteddfod circuit over the years. She herself studied with the world famous professor of harp David Watkins.

This course is a complete introduction to playing the harp for beginners including your own personalised Discovery 16 Harp, Tuning Key and Course Book to take home and keep PLUS your International School of Musicians step 1 accreditation- No prior musical experience needed. Please bring your own drinks and snacks for break time.

The course is suitable for ages 16 + – under 16s with musical experience also welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult for the whole session.

By the end of the morning  you will be surprised at how many tunes you will able to play. We will learn simple rounds, popular folk tunes and even some popular classics.

Numbers strictly limited.

Booking will close for this course on 10/1/25 in order for us to build the harps  in time for the big day. Numbers are restricted so early booking essential.

We can recommend local bed and breakfast and caravan / campsites please just ask. 

You can use your Discovery 16 Harp for Step 1 and 2 plus grades 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 with the International School of Musicians exam board, exams to grade 8 and diploma to follow later this year.

One student started with a Discover The Harp Course in 2021 and went on to be part of the winning year 6 and under ensemble at 2022 Urdd Eisteddfod.

This year 2 of our students who started with a Discover The Harp Course are through to the harp solo final year 6 and under in the Urdd Eisteddfod.

 “I loved learning to play the harp on Saturday , such a great course, excellent value for money , lovely surroundings. Love my harp ! Learnt enough to play simple duets with my daughter the next day . Looking forward to more opportunities to attend again in the future . Thank you “

“Hi Helen,

I really enjoyed the class yesterday. You were so welcoming. I will need lots of practice,but your inclusive and interesting way of teaching has convinced me I will eventually be able to play well.

Hearing you and Rhys play and sing All Through the Night was beautiful.I wasn’t my usual chirpy self because I’m off to hospital for a procedure tomorrow. However, the morning with you really raised my spirits.

I’m delighted with my harp and look forward to many pleasant hours with it. I especially loved the squirrels on it.

We both enjoyed our time in Wales.

Thanks again.

Kind regards 
Kerrie.🐿”

“I had an amazing time – thank you.Can’t believe how much you can pick up in 1st lesson.Love my harp”

Lynda  

please be aware that these courses are suitable for complete beginners to harp and music.