Online Lessons and Consultations
New to the autoharp? Need help improving your technique? Interested in learning to play a particular song? Thinking about going diatonic? With three major Autoharp Championship titles and over 25 years of experience playing and teaching both chromatic and diatonic autoharps, Jo Ann can help you to reach your musical goals with lessons tailored to fit your personal needs. Read the descriptions to determine your experience level and click on the the corresponding appointment type to schedule a one hour online video consultation, via Zoom.
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Beginner
So... you just got an autoharp and don't know where to start? Or you've had one for a while and just can't seem to do much with it? No problem! Jo Ann will go through everything you need to know, from tuning all those strings to finger pick selection to proper body mechanics. We will also go through basic playing techniques and address any problems with the instrument itself (and offer remedies).
Intermediate
Whether you're a chromatic player wanting to take your playing to the next level or someone who's interested in exploring diatonic tuning, this is the choice for you. Jo Ann will help you identify issues in your playing technique that may be hindering your progress as well as options for tuning and chord arrangement that can make the autoharp a better fit for the music YOU want to play.
Advanced
(Diatonic Only) The diatonic autoharp requires a specialized set of skills to bring it (and the player) to full potential. Chord selection, layout, selective damping and noting techniques, chord progressions and creative tune arrangements are some of the topics Jo Ann can help you with. If you have a diatonic autoharp and want to refine your diatonic skills and repertoire, choose this option.
CONSULTation
Choose this option if you don’t want a “how-to-play” lesson, but rather a one-on-one video session where you can ask Jo Ann specific questions about autoharp setup, repair and modifications. Also choose this option if you would like a customized tuning schedule and chord bar layout to fit your particular needs.
