Harp Lessons
Stephanie's Teaching Credentials
Harp Specialist for Fort Bend ISD, teaching a specialized curriculum for middle and high school harp students enrolled in orchestra
Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music in classical harp and a bachelor of music degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in harp performance
Co-founder of the Houston Youth Harp Ensemble, a Saturday morning program that helps harp students in Houston further their musical growth and build a supportive harp community
Harp faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp where she teaches highly talented high school aged harpists during the summer
Music residencies at Travis Elementary School in the Heights (2017–2018) and Monarch Institute (2016–2017) where she developed a music-oriented curriculum and helped students create a musical production
Da Camera of Houston Young Artist Fellow from 2016–2018, which facilitated teaching engagements in schools all across Houston
Harp teacher Stephanie Gustafson has over a decade of teaching experience in diverse settings, with students of all ages, backgrounds, and goals.
Recently named Harp Specialist for the Fort Bend Independent School District, Stephanie teaches over 40 students across six schools as part of the orchestra curriculum. Privately, Stephanie teaches both pedal and lever harp students at her home studio in the Heights neighborhood of Houston. Students can receive regular lessons of 30, 45, or 60 minutes, with most students opting for weekly or twice weekly lessons. Stephanie's students are given the opportunity to perform in two studio recitals each year. Other performance opportunities are made available to interested students throughout the year, including competitions, harp ensemble, and community engagement. Lessons can include repertoire of all genres, customized based on the student's goals and interests. Students will learn how to read music, memorize pieces, and will develop a basic understanding of music theory. In addition to classical pieces, students may learn pop music, jazz, religious repertoire, holiday favorites, and movie music. Stephanie works to help her students learn the music that inspires them most, and all are encouraged to arrange music they love or compose songs for the harp.
2023 rates for weekly lessons:
30 minute lessons: $45
45 minute lessons: $60
60 minute lessons: $75
