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Lois Colin
Personalized private lessons are offered on the study of the classic pedal and lever harp. Students of all ages and levels and are welcome.
About Me
Colin Harp Studio is located in Larchmont, Westchester, NY. As an educator and music
clinician, I have been teaching harp for 25 years.
Personalized private lessons are offered on the study of the classic pedal and lever harp.
Students of all ages and levels and are welcome. Students are encouraged to join the
Westchester Harp Ensemble founded and directed by Lois Colin, which has been in
existence since 2001. The purpose of the harp ensemble is to offer students the
opportunity to perform in public with the emphasis on ensemble playing. The ensemble
performs at several yearly performances including programs of holiday and Celtic music.
The Harp Ensemble has performed at children's hospitals, senior residences and the
Eastchester, Irvington and Larchmont Libraries.
My harp students have been awarded harp scholarships to colleges and universities and
have placed first in their category at the 2007 Irish Feis Competition.
My approach, style of teaching and teaching philosophy are influenced by world renowned
harpist and harp teacher Lucile Lawrence with whom I began the study of the harp at age
8, and my father, Charles Colin, trumpet teacher, music publisher, educator. I use several
Carlos Salzedo, Lucile Lawrence books including “The Harpist’s Daily Dozen”,
“Conditioning Exercises”, and “The Method For The Harp” which I have found to be helpful
in teaching technique and for the development of a good sound quality. I incorporate the
elements of their technique combining my classical background and performance in
contemporary music. My teaching has evolved through the study and performance of Jazz,
Pop and Celtic music. I attended Mannes Preparatory division, Interlochen Arts Academy
for High School, received a Bachelor Of Music Degree from Manhattan School Of Music and
a Masters in The Art of Teaching from Lehman College, NY. I also use Colin Harp Music
books which include, “Have A Harp” - 12 Folk Songs from the British Isles, “In The Holiday
Spirit” - A Hanukah Medley,” The Last Rose Of Summer,
“Monica’s Wedding” – A Treasure Of Celtic Wedding Music, “Praise The Lord” - Natalie
Sleeth - arranged for 2 harps, “Prayer Of Thanksgiving”,“Simple Gifts For Harp” - 7 Folk
Songs and 2 Hymn Tunes and “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”. All arrangements are for
pedal & folk/lever harp including fingerings, chord symbols and lyrics and are available
through www.loiscolin.com and www.colinharpmusic.com.