Harp Workshops, Courses and Weeks 2019 & 2020
Below is an outline of course dates for Autumn 2019, Spring and Summer 2020, and more details will be added shortly.
In the UK
FREE OPEN HARP DAY 
Saturday 11th January 2020
at Harbison Harp Studio, St. Nicholas Park, Warwick
with Janet Harbison
10 – 11.30am Free workshop (with harps available – but first come, first served…)
12 noon Free Concert
Afternoon Private lessons available at a TRY OUT PRICE of £20 per half hour.
Must be pre-booked! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In the UK
January - May 2020
Harbison Harp Studio Warwick, WEEKENDS, Spring 2020
Saturdays for ADULT HARP PLAYERS and
Sundays for advancing TRAD PLAYERS
January 18 - 19
February 15 - 16
March 7 - 8
March 28 - 29
May 16 - 17
Harbison Harp Studio Warwick, 2 HARP WEEKS 2020
For players at all ages and levels of ability - and teachers
January 13 - 17
January 20 - 24
March 23 – 27
March 30 – April 3
Application form with prices - in pdf format
Application form with prices - in word format
Read more about Janet's Harp Studio in Warwick
In GERMANY
February 1-2
Harp Course in Landschutt, Germany
A weekend organised by Susanne Kaiser.
February 1 - 2, 2020
Click here for more information www.harfen-freunde.de
In NORTHERN IRELAND
Sunday March 1st, 2020
SYMPOSIUM FOR HARP TEACHERS, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND
"Irish Harp, by note, rote and reason" Methods of teaching explored and explained
At University of Ulster, Belfast Campus
This is a first event focusing on the teaching of the Irish harp. 'By note' is the classical training system where learning is literacy based; 'By Rote' is the more usual 'learning by ear' system which is about imitating the teacher in a fixed format; and learning 'By Reason' is based on the ideal of 'Music as a Language' taught organically and intuitively as a creative improvised art. Organised in association with Ulster University and sponsored by Harp Ireland.
More details to follow
In IRELAND
June 2020
Glencolmcille, County Donegal, 2 HARP WEEKS
For players at all ages and levels of ability - and teachers
at Ionad Siul, The Walkers' Centre, Glencolmcille
June 6 - 13 Week 1 Arrive Saturday, depart Saturday
Suitable for Adult Learners - all standards
and Oral Training for Teachers
June 13 - 20 Week 2 Arrive Saturday, depart Saturday
Suitable for Adult Learners - all standards
and Students (from age 12+, in full-time 2nd or 3rd level education)
Residential 6 day courses, 7 nights accommodation and catering
Harps available
Live or Syke lessons available with Janet Harbison
One to one lessons available with Janet in person at her Harp Studio in Warwick, or skype lessons available world wide.
If you are interested in joining Janet on any of her courses or would like more information, please register your interest, mentioning which courses you are interested in by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What the participants thought:
‘I have just experienced four incredible weeks of total immersion harp studies. Honestly, I absolutely loved every minute of it and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. I was exposed to wonderful stories of Irish history, amazing music, fabulous people, an incredible venue with excellent cuisine and your thoughtful curriculum complete with teachers on your team who are second to none. Thank you Janet, and thanks to everyone for your contributions towards this magnificent learning experience. You’re all forever in my heart.’
Connie C, Okanagen Falls, BC
‘Janet, you’re my champion – Grainne H and Cormac DeB both said I would do great with you, and I did! Loved my 3 weeks with you this year as well as my week last year. Coming back again next year for sure!’
Hank H, Arkansas, USA
‘This was my second time and worth every inch of the distance. I’m taking a life-ful of teaching skills home with me as well as great music and memories’
Christine Morphett, Adelaide, Australia
‘What a great harp week. Tanja got a lot from it and we’ll be back…’
Jed & Tanja, Norway