The Artish Harp Studio
Cynthia Artish began studying music at age eight. A classical trained
violinist, her musical adventures include performing for orchestra;
ensemble; solo work, recording and composing. Her harp studies
began in 1983 with renowned Harper, Sylvia Woods. Cynthia has
competed in the US and Ireland. Other teachers include, Kim
Robertson; Ellie Choate and Janet Harbison. During the last 18 years,
she has engaged in a busy performing, recording and teaching
schedule. Noted for her unique style, drawing on Classical, Jazz and
Celtic crossover; she plays both Celtic and pedal harp.
Cynthia studied music at Cal State Los Angeles and is trained in the
Irish harp school and Salzedo method. She continues to study historic-
Celtic harp in Ireland. She has taught harp at Cal State Los Angeles;
Laguna Beach’s Festival of the Arts and various conservatory and
private studios. The Folk Music Center in Claremont, California,
features her group classes.
The curriculum is layered in 8 grades, based on standards of the
Royal Music Academy, London. Her own course: "the language of
music through the harp" embraces the Irish, aural (ear) tradition.
Achievement awards and college credit are available.
Student ages range from child (5) all the way to adult (70+) years!
Lessons are personally designed to meet the special needs of each
pupil. Courses for the adult-learner/non-music reader are a specialty.
Those with learning differences are especially invited to study with
her. Music theory; reading-writing; improvisation and practice skills are
covered in graded levels. Whether a child, first encountering music
study; an adult with no prior experience or someone returning to music
from hiatus, students are encouraged with patient, friendly support.
Cynthia believes study is a lifelong scholarly task and wondrous
adventure. Her persistent goal is to equip each student to learn how
to teach themselves.
Contact: (909) 861-6760 for class information
affiliates:
The American Harp Society
The Folk Music Center, Claremont
The Irish Harp Centre, Castleconnell, Ireland
MENC
ASTA
Cynthia Artish began studying music at age eight. A classical trained
violinist, her musical adventures include performing for orchestra;
ensemble; solo work, recording and composing. Her harp studies
began in 1983 with renowned Harper, Sylvia Woods. Cynthia has
competed in the US and Ireland. Other teachers include, Kim
Robertson; Ellie Choate and Janet Harbison. During the last 18 years,
she has engaged in a busy performing, recording and teaching
schedule. Noted for her unique style, drawing on Classical, Jazz and
Celtic crossover; she plays both Celtic and pedal harp.
Cynthia studied music at Cal State Los Angeles and is trained in the
Irish harp school and Salzedo method. She continues to study historic-
Celtic harp in Ireland. She has taught harp at Cal State Los Angeles;
Laguna Beach’s Festival of the Arts and various conservatory and
private studios. The Folk Music Center in Claremont, California,
features her group classes.
The curriculum is layered in 8 grades, based on standards of the
Royal Music Academy, London. Her own course: "the language of
music through the harp" embraces the Irish, aural (ear) tradition.
Achievement awards and college credit are available.
Student ages range from child (5) all the way to adult (70+) years!
Lessons are personally designed to meet the special needs of each
pupil. Courses for the adult-learner/non-music reader are a specialty.
Those with learning differences are especially invited to study with
her. Music theory; reading-writing; improvisation and practice skills are
covered in graded levels. Whether a child, first encountering music
study; an adult with no prior experience or someone returning to music
from hiatus, students are encouraged with patient, friendly support.
Cynthia believes study is a lifelong scholarly task and wondrous
adventure. Her persistent goal is to equip each student to learn how
to teach themselves.
Contact: (909) 861-6760 for class information
affiliates:
The American Harp Society
The Folk Music Center, Claremont
The Irish Harp Centre, Castleconnell, Ireland
MENC
ASTA
Harp Studio
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