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Diane Michaels

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Location

Region

United States,

Teaching locations

Private studio, Local school or pre-college music school

Faculty

Wharton Music Center, The Ridgewood Conservatory

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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

Oberlin College

Degrees

Bachelor of Music in Harp Performance

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Diane Michaels

I teach my students to produce a beautiful, controlled tone in a manner healthy for their bodies. References to science, math, other arts disciplines, sports, even my dog become part of our lessons. Oh, and food. Our lives and the world around us inform the music we play and how we perform it. Any way I can find to connect a student to the lesson, and anything that makes the material important to the student becomes part of our learning experience.

In addition to creating a personalized curriculum for each student, I also work with students enrolled in the Royal Conservatory Music Development Program.