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The Louisville Harp Academy

The Louisville Harp Academy, founded and directed by Lisa Spurlock, is the largest and most comprehensive harp studio in the region.
Students of the Louisville Harp Academy include winners and finalists of competitions such as the University of Louisville Young Artists Competition, the National AG Fine Arts Festival, and the American Harp Society National Competition. Students of the Louisville Harp Academy have also been awarded college scholarships to study harp with the world renowned Susann McDonald, Distinguished Professor of Music, at the Indiana University School of Music in Bloomington, Indiana, as well as scholarships to the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Music is one of the most enriching parts of our lives. Everywhere we go, we are surrounded by music: in the shopping mall, on the radio, on television, etc. Having the ability to play an instrument as unique and beautiful as the harp greatly increases one's appreciation of music and allows a person to become more aware of their artistic surroundings. At the Louisville Harp Academy, we strongly encourage anyone interested in music to pursue training and development of their ability as an artist. Playing a musical instrument not only increases brain development, self-awareness, and analytical skills, but it also can become a favorite life-long hobby or career.

The philosophy of the Louisville Harp Academy is to develop the natural ability that each student possesses and help them mature as an artist while building a solid foundation of technique. The decision to be a classical, jazz, Celtic / Irish, or pop musician is entirely up to the student. However, students are encouraged to study every genre while placing their main focus on classical music.

Louisville Harp Academy students range from age four to adult and encompass all levels - beginner through advanced. Lessons are available for pedal harp, lever harp, Celtic / Irish, and lap harps and are offered on a weekly basis in thirty minute or one hour sessions. Students are also given the opportunity to participate in two recitals each year.