Margot Hayward, Harpist

Margot Hayward is moving to Metro Detroit in August of 2008 and is currently accepting new students! Ms. Hayward's new teaching studio will be located in her home in Royal Oak. She is an experienced teacher, with eight years of private lesson instruction as well as four summers teaching private lessons, orchestral sectionals, beginning harp classes and harp ensemble at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp. Margot has also directed many harp ensemble classes, orchestral sectionals and master classes for the Michigan Youth and MPulse programs of the University of Michigan School of Music, Theater, and Dance.

All ages and backgrounds are welcome to contact Margot to begin harp lessons. Though some piano experience is recommended for beginners, it is not required.

There are a limited number of harps available for rent. Please contact Margot for rental information.

Required items necessary for progressive training:

• Harp (preferably concert tension pedal or lever harp)
• Music Stand
• Appropriate/Adjustable Bench
• Electronic Tuner
• Tuning Key
• Metronome
• Sheet music - purchased by the student/parent, as assigned in class
• Practical “Harp Shoes” (for pedal harp - must be worn for every lesson and should not be worn outside)

Congratulations to student Olivia Harris on her successful audition into the Conservatory of Music at Baldwin Wallace College. Olivia will be a music major at BW beginning in the fall of 2008!

© 2007-2008 Margot Hayward, Southeast Michigan Harpist. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Christopher Denk.

Congratulations to student Olivia Harris on her successful audition into the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra! Olivia will appear as COYO's second harpist for the 2007-2008 season.