Marissa has extensive
experience in the art of teaching the harp. She was the harp instructor of the Urban Youth Harp Ensemble
in Atlanta, GA for two years. She
also was the harp teacher at Toccoa Falls College. She has maintained a private harp-teaching studio. Her students have ranged in age from
seven to adult. Marissa was also
the harp-teaching assistant at the Young Artists’ Harp Seminar for four summers. She has conducted many harp ensembles, including at Beginning
In The Middle, a training program for
adult beginner harp students.
Currently, Marissa is accepting new students into her private studio in Pittsburgh, PA. All students have a one-hour private lesson on a weekly basis. Beginners develop the necessary music theory skills required to read music. Weekly assignments from music theory workbooks supplements areas needing improvement.
Marissa emphasizes correct technique! She comes from a background of schooling
of the Salzedo method. This
technique helps students stay loose and relaxed while maintaining good posture
so they can express themselves with ease.
It helps harpists avoid injuries and problems related to playing the
harp. Students begin learning the
Salzedo technique from their very first lesson.
As a student of the harp, students must own or rent
an instrument for regular practice.
Marissa is more than happy to help any students find a harp right for them!
