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Mary DeMocker

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Region

Eugene

Oregon,

United States,

Teaching locations

Private studio, Student's home, Virtual, College or University

Faculty

University of Oregon, Pro Tem Instructor

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Harp type

Pedal, Lever

Styles

Classical, Folk/Celtic, Jazz/Pop

Ages and levels

Beginners welcome, Adults welcome, No piano background required

background

Schools attended

Eastman School of Music, NYU, University of Oregon

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts, Other undergraduate or post-graduate arts degree

Teachers

Eileen Malone, Sally Maxwell, Wendy Kerner, Alice Barley

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Mary DeMocker

I’ve taught private harp lessons and workshops since 1988. All levels and styles. For those interested, I teach improvisation, composition, storytelling, ensemble, and I support students pursuing music for healing and transition certification.
I began piano at age 5 and harp at 9, studying pedal harp performance with Eileen Malone at The Eastman School of Music and later Sally Maxwell at the University of Oregon School of Music. I performed widely, including at major music festivals, on NYC streets, and at house concerts in Europe and S. America until an injury ended my performance career. I have long been focused on and love guiding my students' musical journeys. I teach the French method (though I was also trained in Salzedo) and, with children, use a whole child approach.
I host recitals ("harp parties") three times a year for students to gain performance experience and meet other harpists. Free 30-min introductory sessions offered for prospective students.

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