Cynthia Lynn Douglass is nationally known as an expert on the Celtic, electric and cross-strung harps. After twenty years of study on the violin, clarinet, and renaissance recorders, Cynthia discovered the rich harmonies of the Celtic harp and the healing effects it gives her listeners. Thirty years later, the Celtic harp is still her favorite instrument and her primary focus.
Her work with the harp is broad in scope: in addition to beginning hundreds of students on the instrument, she has formed several harp ensembles and bands: the Augusta Harp Ensemble in Augusta, GA, the Birmingham Harp Ensemble in Birmingham, AL, Celtic Harpistry and Waking Erin in Salt Lake City UT. Cynthia has ten solo recordings and three compilation recordings published to date, which are distributed nationwide and overseas. Cynthia offers workshops to harpers and harpists all over the country on subjects ranging from Passionate Playing to Learning a Celtic Tune in a Session and Bass Patterns for Improvising and Arranging. Products |
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You may listen to and purchase individual tracks of Cynthia's passionate harp music by visiting iTunes on your mobile device or computer, or visiting Amazon.com.
Whole CDs are available HERE. |
Private Engagements:
Serene harp music for relaxation, massage, meditation, yoga, healing, or by the bedside for your loved one as he/she transitions. Private In-Person Lessons: Private music lessons on the Celtic harp are available in the Charlottesville, VA area. Charges are $75/hour, $60/forty-five minutes, $45/half-hour. Lessons include note-taking by the instructor, exercises and music, beginning to advanced levels. Basic technique, Celtic ornamentation and technique, sight-reading, memorization, arranging, mapping the music, bass patterns, music for healing, and many genres of music. Private Virtual Lessons: Skype lessons are available upon approval by Cynthia after an initial Skype consultation (at no charge). Skype lessons are more difficult to achieve good results than lessons in person, but with the right equipment, and a collaborative relationship, can be rewarding for the student. Skype lessons are $75/hour, $45/half-hour. Skype lessons need to be paid in advance of the lesson by PayPal or with check. |
Workshops:
Cynthia offers a number of nationally acclaimed harp workshops using engaging adult learning methodologies, well researched and current content, and excellent workbooks delivered to every attendee. Subjects for Cynthia's workshops include:
Cynthia offers educational enrichment programs for secondary school students, demonstrating the unique styles of Celtic music, relating fascinating details of Celtic history, and enrapturing students with the magical effect of the Celtic harp. Please contact Cynthia for further education information:
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