There are various options for harp lessons in Nottingham. Beginners often start on 16 or 20-string harps. Lessons are 20, 30 or 60 minutes long depending on your level of ability. Get in touch and we’ll discuss the best fit for you.

Start on a 16-string harp

You can always begin your harp lessons on a small harp and see if the instrument is for you before investing in a larger lever or pedal harp.

Have a few harp lessons in Nottingham to start. Master the basics. Play for fun at first, and then think about having a go at graded exams. You can achieve up to Grade 5 on the ISoM (International School of Musicians) syllabus.

Learn online or in person

I'm a Nottingham-based harp teacher, offering lessons in person or online. I teach students from all over the country. If you live outside of Nottingham, you can have your lessons online at a time that suits you.

Harp lesson prices

20 minutes - £14.50

30 minutes - £22

1 hour - £44

Nottingham harp courses

I run regular two-hour beginner-friendly courses at locations in and around Nottingham. Aimed at beginners, these cover the basics. Learn basic techniques plus a few classic tunes.

You’ll be surprised at how much you’ll learn in a single afternoon!

Looking to hire a Nottingham wedding harpist for your big day? I provide beautiful harp music for drinks receptions and wedding ceremonies. My repertoire covers everything from classical to pop and rock.

Use the contact form below to get in touch and find out more about Nottingham wedding harpist services. Tell me all about your wedding. I aim to respond within 48 hours.

Live harp music is perfect corporate event entertainment. Whether you want to hire a Nottingham harpist to play a drinks reception, product launch or Christmas party, you’ll make the occasion even more memorable for your clients.

The harp is always a big talking point at a party or event. Enchant everyone with sounds that go from gentle and flowing to clear and brilliant!

Use the Get in Touch form to find out more about hiring a Nottingham harpist.

Planning a special birthday party, anniversary celebration, festival or charity ball? Hire a harpist and make it magical!

Enjoy a varied repertoire featuring everything from classical to jazz, modern classics and film favourites.

Contact me for more information about hiring a Nottingham harpist hire for private parties and events.

Private harp lessons- from £14.50

Afternoon tea - £199

Drinks reception - £285

Up to 90 minutes of background music from my repertoire, which includes everything from classical to film themes, pop and rock.

Notting harpist for weddings

ceremonies - £299

15 minutes of background music as guests arrive and take their seats.

1 song for your processional

2 songs for the signing of the register

1 song for your recessional (exit)

Choose harp wedding songs from my extensive playlist of much-loved songs, featuring everything from classical to rock and pop.

Special requests - if you want a song not featured on the playlist, this is charged at £40per song.

Care homes -special rates are available for Nottingham care home harpist performances on weekdays.

Corporate events - POA

Get in touch to find out more about hiring a harpist for a corporate event in Nottingham.

Funerals/Wakes - POA

CLASSICAL/MODERN CLASSICS

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)

Canon in D (Pachelbel)

Chaconne (Jeremiah Clarke - Baroque period)

Dona Nobis Pacem “Grant Us Peace” (Mozart/Palestrina)

Bach’s Prelude in C

Prelude No.5 (Louis Concone)

River Flows in You (Yiruma, 20th Century)

Greensleeves (trad English folksong)

Wedding March (Mendelssohn)

Here Comes the Bride (Wagner)

TRADITIONAL (TRAD) HARP MUSIC

Nature set - Butterflies (Schlimovitz), Goldfish, and Water Lillies)

Floating in the Blue (Patsy Gritton)

Boundless (Kim Robertson)

Y Delyn Newydd set (Welsh traditional)

Skye Boat Song (Scottish 19th Century)

Keep Hauling (sea shanty)

Wellerman (sea shanty)

POP MUSIC FROM VARIOUS DECADES

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)

Wonderwall (Oasis)

Don’t Look Back in Anger (Oasis)

Kiss From a Rose (Seal)

Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra)

Hey Jude (The Beatles)

Nothing Else Matters (Metallica)

Black Hole Sun (Soundgarden)

Sweet Child o’ Mine (Guns ‘N Roses)

You’re My Best Friend (Queen)

Perfect (Ed Sheeran)

A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

Marry You (Bruno Mars)

Dream a Little Dream (Ella Fitzgerald)

Espresso (Sabrina Carpenter)

Happy Together (The Turtles)

Stargazing (Myles Smith-Thompson)

FILM

Godfather Love Theme (Nino Rota, The Godfather)

Moon River (Mancini, Breakfast at Tiffany’s)

You Only Live Twice (Nancy Sinatra Bond theme)

We Have All the Time in the World (No time to Die)

Star Wars Main Theme (John Williams)

He’s a Pirate (Klaus Bedelt, Pirates of the Caribbean)

Summertime (Gershwin - Porgy & Bess)

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Kissing You (Des‘Ree - Theme from Romeo & Juliet)

Theme from Jurassic Park

Theme from Top Gun

Chariots of Fire (Vangelis)

Que Sera, Sera (Doris Day)

SHOWTUNES & DISNEY

All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)

Music of the Night (Phantom of the Opera)

Edelweiss (Sound of Music)

Tale as Old as Time (Beauty & the Beast)

On the Street Where You Live (My Fair Lady)

Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)

I See the Light (Tangled)

How Far I’ll Go (Moana)

Under the Sea (The Little Mermaid)

Plus many more!

CHRISTMAS

Traditional carols, plus modern classics like Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, and Do You See What I See?