Alix has years of experience teaching all ages and levels. Specializing in both pedal and lever harp instruction, Alix creates a warm, encouraging environment, guiding her students to reach their highest potential as artists. Alix currently is the Harp Instructor at Phillips Academy Andover, Guest Harp Instructor at Phillips Exeter Academy and The Groton School. She also is currently a Harp Coach for Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras.
Previously, Alix was President of MetroHarp's (New York Chapter of the American Harp Society) Young Harpists Alliance for 4 years where she coached masterclasses, seminars and performance anxiety workshops for harp students. Last summer, Alix helped teach musicians of all ages during a teaching residency at SUNY-FMCC with Caroga Lake Music Festival. Alix formerly served on the faculty of The Chamber Music Connection, Noteworthy Experiences.
Alix private students have attended Interlochen Arts Camp, Chamber Music Connection, Elyrica Summer Harp Program, and continue to receive the highest scores for both NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association), ABRSM (UK Royal Schools of Music Exams) and participate in Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, and The Chamber Music Connection.
For more information on studying with Alix, feel free to contact her here.
TESTIMONIALS:
“Alix is the type of teacher you hope for! Not only is she professional and dedicated to her students, but she also possesses the remarkable ability of providing encouragement while simultaneously challenging them to grow as a musician. In addition, she always makes an effort to tailor lessons or find a piece of music or exercise that will help her students stay inspired and connected to their musical journey. As someone who did not have much of a music background, I was surprised at how quickly my harp skills have developed under Alix’s guidance. I feel so lucky to have found her and would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone interested in learning to play the harp.” - Jessica G, Kittery, ME
“I cannot recommend taking harp lessons from Alix enough. She introduced me to proper technique and form, and taught me how to read music again after years of not reading. Alix is always ready to move forward during lessons, but is always willing to spend more time on the things that you need them on. Additionally, Alix helped me pick out my first harp, a beautiful Dusty Strings FH36, after helping compare multiple harps at the local store, making sure that I got the one that was the right fit for me. If you are looking to start playing or are looking to continue your studies, Alix is one of the best teachers around.” -Sal L, Nashville, TN
