Face-to-Face Lessons
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Southern Music ProjectLessons and ensembles are taught by Fran Barsby on Monday evenings at the Pallant Centre, Havant.
5:30 - Group lessons 6pm - Havant Harps Group 1 7pm - Hampshire Harp Ensemble 8pm - Havant Harps Group 2 Private lessons also available. These lessons/groups must be booked directly through the Southern Music Project website |
Online Harp SchoolPoppyHarp Online Harp School is a relaxed, flexible harp experience where you can learn how to play the harp at your own pace,
from the comfort of your own home. With a more structured beginner experience leading to a flexible and extensive repertoire built for intermediate players you can learn as fast as you want, whenever you want, whilst being nurtured and guided by our videos and resources. Click here to find out more |
Access to all videos and tutorials (excluding pop) for just £25 a month
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Performance AwardsCongratulations to all of the amazing
PoppyHarp Performance Award Achievers! Learn and perform 3 pieces of each PoppyHarp Level and earn a certificate and medal. FREE for students learning face-to-face, online and all PoppyHarp Online harp School members. Contact Fran [email protected] for more information. |
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Student NoticeboardBursaries:
We are not affiliated with any of the following websites but advertise them as the work they do is amazing and if you are looking to continue your musical studies but are struggling financially they offer opportunities to keep your dream alive! Remember, if you work hard, are passionate and driven - you can achieve anything!!! Awards for Young Musicians The Clarsach Society £500 Bursary National Arts Trust UKHA Emerging Artsits UKHA Creative Fund Youth Music |
Student Competitions:
PoppyHarp Competitive Harp Festival Online Application Deadline: JANUARY 31st Competition: March Croydon Music Festival - Harp Section Applicatioon Deadline: NOVEMBER Competition: January/February Bristol Festival of Music and Drama Application Deadline: JANUARY Competition: March United Kingdom Harp Competition - London Application Deadline: APRIL Competition: MAY Leamington Harp Competition Application Deadline: APRIL Competition: JUNE Litchfield Festival of Music Application Deadline: SEPTEMBER Competition: NOVEMBER BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition Application Deadline: DECEMBER Competition: JUNE Rotary Club Young Musician of the Year Club Competitions Deadline: JANUARY Area Competitions - These vary depending on your area. District Final - MARCH National Final - APRIL |
Harp Events:
Edinburgh International Harp Festival - APRIL Harp On Wight International Harp Festival - October World harp congress: Toronto, Canada in July 2026 UK Harp AssociationI cant recommend this highly enough! Join the UK harp community and receive 2 magazines a year, get access to a huge music archive, free access to seminars on all things harp and more. They also have a great list of grants, bursaries and more for funding your harp.
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Renting a HarpThe positive of renting is that harps are expensive and you don't have to find a large sum of money initially. It can also be a good way to try a few harp makes and see which one you like best! There are numerous companies that rent harps but here are a few recommendations of mine:
The Clarsach Society: https://www.clarsachsociety.co.uk/the-clarsach/clarsach-hire/ They have bases around the UK and when you have membership their harp hire is incredibly competitive. Pilgrim Harps: www.pilgrimharps.co.uk |
Harps available to rent from PoppyHarp:
(Only Available to PoppyHarp Students) 34-string Pilgrim Clarsach - £60 per month 34-string Pilgrim Clarsach Wave - £60 per month Lap Harp - £25 a month |
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BUYING A HARP RECOMMENDATIONS
The positive of buying is that a reliably "good" harp that is well looked after holds its value and if you decide to move to another harp or stop playing they harp will hold its value. Lever harps are a great way to start learning as you can achieve grade 8 on them and enjoy learning and professional playing. The only thing they cannot do is orchestral playing and more chromatic music. Pedal Harps are the biggest and often referred to as orchestral harps or concert harps. These harps are only really needed when you reach grade 5 (ish) and if you would like to perform in orchestras. Lever harp recommendations: Ideally you would get a 34 string harp. This will last up to grade 8. I do not recommend student harps as it is more cost effective to purchase one harp and then keep that forever. Pedal Harp recommendations: I do not recommend student harps as it is more cost effective to purchase one harp and then keep that forever. Ideally find a 47-string pedal harp as this is full size and This is not an exhaustive list of options and I do not work for any of these companies. They are just companies I recommend. |
For all your harp needs I recommend:
Bethan at The Harp Studio Stockists of Salvi Harps, LLyon and Healy Harps and Pilgrim Harps These harps are all reliable, serviceable in the UK and sound beautiful. The different sizes and shapes of each model will also suit different body types and all harps sound different so I always recommend trying out the instruments before you buy. https://www.theharpstudio.co.uk Being a harpist herself she can help advise you to find the best harp to suit you. Having a large selection also means you can try a wide variety before choosing which harp suits you. Pilgrim Harps: they sound great, lightweight, good value, look beautiful, come with a lifetime structural guarantee, perfect for beginners through to professionals and they can be serviced in their workshop based in Surrey. If you are thinking that harp might be your career in the future and you can stretch to an electroacoustic harp this would be the best way to go. These harps are great for students and professionals alike so you will never need to buy another harp. |
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