Healing Harp

Learn to play the harp for your personal enjoyment and healing with Portia Diwa. You will learn harp technique, music fundamentals, and build a repertoire. Specific training techniques are used to help you learn quickly and joyfully. Classes are kept small to assure individualized attention. No prior musical experience is required. Harps may be rented or purchased at the Institute for Health & Healing.

Harp Classes  |  Private Lessons

Harp Classes

Winter
8-weeks: Intermediate: Thursdays 1/19 to 3/8, 5:45-7 pm
8-weeks: Beginner II: Mondays 1/23 to 3/19, 10-11:15 am
(no class Mon 2/20)
Spring
Free Intros: Monday March 26, 10-11:15 am and Thursday March 29, 5:45-7 pm
8-weeks: Beginner I: Mondays 4/2 to 6/11, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Beginner I: Thursdays 4/5 to 5/31, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 4/9, 4/30, 5/28 & Thurs 5/3)
Summer
8-weeks: Beginner II: Mondays 6/18 to 8/6, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Intermediate: Thursdays 6/21 to 8/9, 5:45-7 pm
Fall
Free Intros: Monday October 1, 10-11:15 am and Thursday October 4, 5:45-7 pm
8-weeks: Beginner I: Mondays 10/8 to 12/3, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Beginner I: Thursdays 10/11 to 12/6, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 11/19 & Thurs 11/22)

Class Information
Instructor: Portia Diwa
Cost: $295 + $75 (harp workbook)
Register: Call (415) 600-1584 or email ihhclasses@sutterhealth.org
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Private Lessons

Discover the healing power of the harp in lessons tailored to your individual goals and learning style. Portia's influences included traditional Celtic, Latin and world music. She also brings a passion for composition and improvisation into her teaching style. Whether you're coming to the harp as a beginner with no musical experience or as a harpist desiring to refine technical skills, Portia will gracefully guide you on your healing harp journey. Children and adults are welcome.

Cost: $60/hour (pre-payment of 5 lessons is $270)
Contact: Email Portia Diwa at diwap@sutterhealth.org
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