*** Note: I've just moved to Cedar near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island and am taking a short break from teaching these courses. Please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any enquiries for future courses.
Community and Groups
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"Introduction to the Folk Harp" mini-courses
Alison teaches 4-week "harp-tasting" courses through Monterey Recreation Centre in Oak Bay, Victoria. Cost is approx $80 for 4 sessions, with discount for Monterey members. Small harps are provided for in-class use and there is the option to rent a small harp from Alison for home practice. Maximum 9 students in group. Course description "Four hands-on sessions with very friendly little lap harps in a supportive, fun group of co-learners. These classes are for the very beginner and note-reading is not required. You will learn basic technique, tuning and some simple tunes. Contact Oak Bay Recreation - Monterey Centre or Alison for more information. "Learn a Tune" - Saturday am - once a month These 1.5 hour sessions on Saturdays from 10 am - 11:30 am provide a follow-up for those who have completed the introductory course or already have some experience on the harp. You will learn a simple but enchanting melody on the harp with suggested accompaniment. Written music provided at end of session for follow-up practise at home. All levels of players welcome as participation can be very basic or more complex according to your level of experience. Cost is $20 per session - register through Monterey Centre. Next date: Saturday June 7th - 10 am - 11:30 am Email: [email protected] Phone: 250.722.2912 
Harp workshop - Shawnigan Lake
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Monterey Community Centre - Victoria BC
Harp Workshops
Alison has presented workshops on the following topics: Northern Lights Harp Festival - Ottawa 2013 Building Blocks of Music for the Folk Harpist Play by Memory Technique Review on the Lever Harp Improving Skills for playing by memory & Ear Community Workshops Building an Arrangement Building Rhythm Exploring Rhythm I & II Confidence & Independence Flippin' Levers Jewish Music & Dance Moody Modes Offbeat Harmonies Techniques for Improvisation What to Do with Waltzes? HarpCon 2003 Offbeat Harmonies Be a Balkan Celtic with a Twist of Latin Fun with Syncopation Learning Music by Ear 
Northern Lights Harp Festival
Ottawa - October 2013
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