Samantha Ballard

Ready to Take Your Harp Skills to the Next Level?

" Looking for a new challenge post-retirement, I decided to take harp lessons. I was incredibly nervous but also excited, and Samantha came highly recommended by a trusted friend. Even though I live on the West Coast and she in Winnipeg, and we are in the middle of a pandemic, Samantha made taking lessons so easy, fun, and interactive (using Skype).

I went from plucking one string at a time to accomplishing complex (for me) hand positions and four-note rolled cords. And, I learned the Bass Clef quickly, a huge accomplishment that had always confounded me in the past … under Samantha’s guidance it was so easy. Yes, consistent and regular practicing is important to successfully learning to play the harp, and I do practice every day … however, Samantha’s teaching techniques, explanations, instruction, and encouragement have been key for me to learn the right way and to build my confidence.

I highly recommend Samantha Ballard as a harp teacher for any student, no matter the age and no matter the current competency. She is amazing at inspiring and encouraging even the most nervous of us to enjoy our musical journey. "

- Sheila

Take the Next Step in Your Harp Journey

If there's anything I've learned in my years of teaching, it's that every student is completely different.

Maybe you've never touched a musical instrument in your life.

Maybe you've been self-taught for a while and aren't sure what to do next.

Maybe you're looking to improve your technical or musical abilities.

Or maybe you've got even bigger goals.

Wherever you're at in your harp journey, what you need most is a plan that's tailored to
you: your goals, your learning style, your needs.

My teaching philosophy has always been grounded in that simple fact that each student is unique.

Rather than try to squeeze each person into a one-size-fits-all approach, how I teach is firmly rooted in investigating what will work best for you and set you up to reach your goals.

And while we're at it, we'll have fun too - let's not forget that's why we picked up the harp in the first place.

If you want to start or continue your harp journey, click the button below to find out what your next steps

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My work as a musician hinges on efficient practice and expressive musicality.

What I teach is what I do - take a listen to see if that appeals to you.