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Music Teacher Reference Guide

The online Music Teacher Reference Listing is administered by the Office for the Arts (OFA) to help Harvard Students find opportunities to study music. Although Harvard University does not have its own staff of music instructors, the Cambridge/Boston area has many qualified teachers. The Listing provides names of local instructors who have expressed interest in teaching Harvard Students. Information includes rates, location and brief biographical notes. Students are responsible for contacting instructors to verify lesson plans and costs. Should you have questions call or drop by the OFA (74 Mt. Auburn Street), 5-8676.

When using this listing please remember the following:

  • Use this listing as an initial step in searching for a private music instructor. However, note that this is not a complete listing of the many qualified instructors that teach in the area. You can also visit local conservatory and music school links we’ve provided (see below) for further information on possible instructors.
  • Unless noted in their biographical information, instructors listed are not employed, are not Faculty of, nor have received any official endorsement to teach by Harvard University.
  • If you have received a Music Lesson Subsidy from the Office for the Arts, you are NOT required to take lessons from the listed instructors should you already have an instructor or find another not represented on the online listing.

When choosing instructor remember to:

  • Contact instructors that you may be interested in as soon as possible. The scheduling of lessons can sometimes prove challenging.
  • Ask for credentials, their teaching philosophy and scheduling flexibility. Be prepared to discuss with instructors your available time commitment based on your schedule.
  • Use instructors as a resource for other instructor recommendations. If you find that the instructor you initially contact will not work out for you, they many be able to provide further information to you on instructors that would be suitable for you.
  • Contact Tom Everett, Director of Harvard Bands (everett@fas or 6-2263) if you are a jazz musician looking for further references.
  • Read (and print out) the list of important questions to ask a potential instructor.

Other Resources: Music Schools (and their instructors): New England Conservatory | Berklee college of Music | Longy School of Music | Boston Conservatory | Boston University School of Music

Teacher Contact Info
Name: Adams, John
Instrument:
Piano
Level:
beginning through advanced
Cost:
80
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keaneadams@verizon.net
Name: Altschuler, Emil
Instrument:
violin
Level:
all
Cost:
$69/1 hr; $54/45 min.; $39/30 min.
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emil.altschuler@juilliardalumni.net
Name: Bachelder, Margaret
Instrument:
piano
Level:
intermediate and advanced
Cost:
90
Description:

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mbachelder@comcast.net
Name: Barrett, Michael
Instrument:
voice, piano
Level:
All
Cost:
$60
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mbarrett@post.harvard.edu
Name: Berman, Donald
Instrument:
piano
Level:
Advanced
Cost:
100
Description:

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donberman@mac.com
Name: Blandy, Charles
Instrument:
voice
Level:
All
Cost:
$70
Description:

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charles.blandy@verizon.net
Name: Bravo, Donald
Instrument:
Bassoon
Level:
all
Cost:
75
Description:

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Name: Caliri, Lisa
Instrument:
piano
Level:
intermediate to very advanced
Cost:
contact instructor
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icaliri@bostonconservatory.edu
Name: Cardenas, Dr. Miguel
Instrument:
violin & viola
Level:
all
Cost:
70
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migueltononi@hotmail.com
Name: Chuang, Ya-Fei
Instrument:
piano
Level:
Advanced
Cost:
$100 (sliding scale available for college students)
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Website
YaFeiC@aol.com
Name: Danton, Jean
Instrument:
voice
Level:
Beginner through Advanced
Cost:
70
Description:

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jeandanton@comcast.net
Name: Davis, Sam
Instrument:
guitar
Level:
All
Cost:
$50/HR; discount for 10 lesson packages
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sam@samdavis.com
Name: Eldredge, Allison
Instrument:
cello
Level:
by audition, no beginners
Cost:
100
Description:

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allisoneldredge@gmail.com
Name: Englesberg, Barbara
Instrument:
violin
Level:
beginning to advanced
Cost:
$30-$65/HR, sliding scale, pro-rated
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Website
benglesber@aol.com
Name: Fitch, Frances Conover
Instrument:
harpsichord
Level:
beginner to advanced
Cost:
85
Description:

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fcfitch@comcast.net
Name: Fortunato, D'Anna
Instrument:
Voice
Level:
Beginner to Professional
Cost:
$80/hr., $60/45 min.
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rosebearer@aol.com
Name: Gabrieli, Anna
Instrument:
voice
Level:
advanced
Cost:
$100 privately or Longy School rate
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annagabrieli@aol.com
Name: Goodwin, Rachel
Instrument:
piano
Level:
Advanced, Intermediate, adult beginners
Cost:
$70
Description:

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ragoodwin1@msn.com
Name: Graham, Gil
Instrument:
percussion, drums, improvisation
Level:
all
Cost:
66
Description:

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gilgraham1234@comcast.net
Name: Grunstein, Sarah
Instrument:
piano
Level:
All
Cost:
75
Description:

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sgrunste@holycross.edu
Name: Gunderson, Lance
Instrument:
guitar
Level:
All
Cost:
50
Description:

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lancefgunderson@yahoo.com
Name: Harrington, Jeff
Instrument:
all saxophones, and improvisation to all instruments
Level:
all
Cost:
$40/30 min, $55/45 min, $70/60 min
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jharrington@jeffharrington.com
Name: Hill, Thomas
Instrument:
clarinet
Level:
Am more interested in level of intent
Cost:
70
Description:

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thommuse1@aol.com
Name: Hudde, Hermann
Instrument:
guitar
Level:
Beginners to advanced
Cost:
60
Description:

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hermann_hudde@yahoo.com
Name: Hutchins, Eileen
Instrument:
piano
Level:
All
Cost:
Longy Rate
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eileen.hutchins@longy.edu
Name: Jacquin, Lynn
Instrument:
oboe
Level:
students, professionals, and amateurs
Cost:
70
Description:

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Name: Jones, Thomas
Instrument:
voice
Level:
Beginner to Professional
Cost:
80
Description:

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tjonesbari@aol.com
Name: Katsuki, Colleen
Instrument:
Piano
Level:
Intermediate through full artist level
Cost:
75
Description:

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colleen@shadowtracks.org
Name: Lane, Christian
Instrument:
organ
Level:
All
Cost:
75
Description:

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christian_lane@harvard.edu
Name: Lass, Valentina
Instrument:
piano
Level:
Medium Advanced and Advanced
Cost:
NE Conservatory rate
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Name: Lehmann, Bertram
Instrument:
Drum set, Afro Cuban and Brazilian hand percussion
Level:
Beginner to Advanced
Cost:
60
Description:

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blehmann@berklee.edu
Name: Levinson, Max
Instrument:
piano
Level:
advanced
Cost:
100
Description:

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mlevinson@bostonconservatory.edu
Name: Levy, Amnon
Instrument:
violin and viola
Level:
Intermediate and Advanced
Cost:
85
Description:

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Name: Messier, Joanne
Instrument:
voice
Level:
all levels
Cost:
$75/ $60 for 45 min
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joannemessier@aol.com
Name: Noren, Rictor
Instrument:
viola, violin
Level:
intermediate, advanced
Cost:
75
Description:

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RKNoren@yahoo.com
Name: Noterfonzo, Tony
Instrument:
Drum set and improvisation
Level:
All levels (including beginners)
Cost:
$50 and up
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fonzno@mindspring.com
Name: Packer, Janet
Instrument:
violin
Level:
intermediate and advanced
Cost:
95
Description:

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janet.packer@longy.edu
Name: Paraskevas, Apostolos
Instrument:
guitar
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced
Cost:
80
Description:

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appar@bu.edu
Name: Pearson, Mark
Instrument:
voice
Level:
all
Cost:
75
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Name: Perrone, Eleanor
Instrument:
piano
Level:
Intermediate to Advanced
Cost:
$70 -$90
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e-pi@rcn.com
Name: Powdermaker, Frank
Instrument:
violin
Level:
all
Cost:
100
Description:

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Name: Ranck, John
Instrument:
flute
Level:
all
Cost:
$75/hour; $45/half hour
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drjayjr@gmail.com
Name: Rife, Jean
Instrument:
harpsichord, horn
Level:
all levels
Cost:
100
Description:

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jeanrife@mit.edu
Name: Romney, Emily
Instrument:
voice
Level:
beginning to advanced
Cost:
66
Description:

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emilyromney1@verizon.net
Name: School of Music, Club Passim
Instrument:
guitar
Level:
all levels
Cost:
visit website
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www.clubpassim.org
Name: Scolnik, Julie
Instrument:
flute
Level:
Advanced
Cost:
$100
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julscol@aol.com
Name: Scott, Reese
Instrument:
piano
Level:
all
Cost:
65
Description:

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kbowles3@verizon.net
Name: Tsai, Hsin-Lin
Instrument:
violin
Level:
all levels, preferably advanced
Cost:
$70-$80
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tsaihl@alum.bu.edu
Name: Vilker, Sophie
Instrument:
violin
Level:
Advanced
Cost:
$120
Description:

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vilkersophie@gmail.com
Name: Vleck, Marsha
Instrument:
voice
Level:
beginning to advanced
Cost:
94
Description:

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mrvleck@aol.com
Name: Whitten, Sarah
Instrument:
voice
Level:
all: beginner - advanced
Cost:
$75/hr, $60/45 minute lesson
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sarahkwhitten@gmail.com
Name: Wilkinson, Alice
Instrument:
piano
Level:
intermediate-advanced
Cost:
Longy: $102 Home: $80
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alice5wlknsn@verizon.net
Name: Zakarian, Sylvie
Instrument:
Orchestra percussion, solo marimba
Level:
all
Cost:
60
Description:

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Website
sylviezak@rcn.com