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 Workshops  |  Summer Concert

Harp Classes

Winter - Harp Ensemble
8-weeks: Beginner II: Mondays 1/28 to 4/8, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Advanced: Thursdays 1/31 to 4/4, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 2/18, 3/25 and 4/1 & Thurs 2/14 and 3/28)

Spring
Free Intros: Monday 4/15, 10-11:15 am and Thursday 4/18, 5:45-7 pm
8-weeks: Beginner I: Mondays 4/22 to 6/24, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Beginner I: Thursdays 4/25 to 6/20, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 5/6 and 5/27 & Thurs 5/2)

Summer
8-weeks: Beginner II: Mondays 7/15 to 9/9, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Advanced: Thursdays 7/18 to 9/5, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 9/2)

Fall
Free Intros: Monday 9/30, 10-11:15 am and Thursday 10/3, 5:45-7 pm
8-weeks: Beginner I: Mondays 10/7 to 12/2, 10-11:15 am
8-weeks: Beginner I: Thursdays 10/10 to 12/12, 5:45-7 pm
(no class Mon 11/25 & Thurs 10/31 and 11/28)

Class Information
Instructor: Portia Diwa
Cost: $295 + $75 (harp workbook)
Sign Up: Register online
Contact: 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: 1 hour is $60
(pre-payment of 5 1-hour lessons is $270)
1.5 hour is $85
2 hour is $110
Contact: Email Portia Diwa at diwap@sutterhealth.org
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Harp Workshops

Summer Harp Workshop
Date: Sun 6/30 from 1-4pm
Instructor: Portia Diwa
Cost: $35
Register: Call (415) 600-1584 or email ihhclasses@sutterhealth.org

Harps for Fun: A Celebration for Kids
Date: Sun 8/3 from 1-4pm
Instructor: Portia Diwa
Cost: $15-20 sliding scale
Register: Call (415) 600-1584 or email ihhclasses@sutterhealth.org
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Summer Concert

New CD release! Come experience the relaxation and rejuvenation of Guided Imagery, Poetry and Healing Harp with Portia Diwa, Leslie Davenport, and special guest Jacqueline Lynaugh. Come celebrate the release of our new CD, Invitation.

Date: Fri July 19, 6-8 pm
Cost: $15-20 sliding scale
Location: 2040 Webster Street (at Sacramento), SF
Register: Call (415) 600-1584 or email ihhclasses@sutterhealth.org
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