Private Harp Instruction & Classes
*As part of the faculty at the London Performing Academy of Music, Heidi is concurrently teaching online courses through their program. Learn More Here > or Apply Here to Start Your Lessons >
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Types of Classes & Methodology
Heidi is available for teaching masterclasses, private lessons and coaching sessions (online classes available - see above) . She works with advanced students preparing for auditions, recitals, and competitions, as well as giving regular lessons.
Her passion lies in finding each student's unique voice. She works on bringing music to life, understanding it from the inside out; focusing on the expression, communication and transformative power of music. The work is detail oriented with an emphasis on affirming and empowering each student. Her approach is holistic and all encompassing in helping to guide students toward their goals.
Teaching Background
Masterclasses and Training Background
As Principal Harp of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Heidi teaches harp fellows every year through the MMSF Fellowship Programme. She serves as faculty at the new London Performing Academy of Music and has given masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Music, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Taiwan Harp Center, and at several universities in Canada and the USA. She has also given coaching sessions at the Royal College of Music and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.
Prior to moving to the UK, Heidi was a harp instructor for ten years at both the University of British Columbia School of Music and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Earlier in her career, she taught for many years at the Vancouver Academy of Music. She also taught at Vancouver Community College and Trinity Western University. She was a teaching assistant as well as Professor of Harp for the Community Education Division at the Eastman School of Music. She has maintained a private studio since beginning to teach.
Heidi is french trained. She studied privately with renowned pedagogues Jacqueline Borot in Paris, France and Rita Costanzi in Vancouver, Canada. At the Eastman School of Music, she earned her Masters of Music in Performance and Literature, her Bachelor of Music in Performance and was awarded Eastman’s highest honour, The Performer’s Certificate.
Testimonials
“{English} Having lessons with Heidi not only improves your technique and phrasing, but also teaches you how to approach music and connect with the harp on a whole different level. From finding your musical voice, expressing yourself through colours, learning how to play in ensemble and orchestra, if you are an advanced student and are working toward auditions, competitions, recitals or would like to improve your playing, these will be very valuable lessons.
{Chinese} 在與Heidi教授上課時，我學習到的不只是樂器的指法與技巧，更是了解到如何探索自身的音樂性，並由豎琴多變的音色表達出來，帶給了我演奏上許多重要的突破與轉變。除了獨奏之外，也學習到了許多如何在樂團或團體演奏時，有別於個人演奏的技巧與聽力。如果有要意要走向專業的道路，這想必會是重要的一課。
{Japanese} ハイディ先生にレッスンを受けると、技術面やフレージングが向上するだけでなく、音楽の真髄にさらに歩み寄ることでハープという楽器と全く新しい次元での一体感を体験することができます。独自の音色の見つけ方から色彩豊かな表現法、アンサンブルやオーケストラでの演奏法に至るまで、幅広く学べるハイディ先生のレッスンは、オーディション、コンクール、リサイタルに向けて準備をすすめている上級者の生徒さんや、さらになる向上を目指しておられるハープ奏者の方々にとって大変役立つことでしょう。”
“Heidi Krutzen is an extraordinary, inspiring harpist and teacher. I studied with Heidi shortly after completing a music degree in piano some years ago. At the time, the harp was a new instrument for me. I can say with absolute certainty that my life as a harpist was made possible because of her teaching. Not only did she give me the solid technical foundation and musical insight necessary to play the instrument, but she also helped me find my confidence in myself as a musician. As a result, I have gone on to work actively as a harpist, playing orchestra, opera, and musical theatre. I cannot recommend Heidi highly enough.”