aura Sherman
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Online Studio
Students can sign up for periodic lessons by the hour or for regular weekly lessons during the fall, winter and summer semesters. I’ll be offering lots of supportive materials as well as advice and mentorship. I’m excited to create a new, exclusively online harp community centered around encouragement, curiosity and fun!
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On-demand teaching videos
I am offering on-demand teaching videos and sheet music centered around specific repertoire and topics. (Full list coming soon!) If you’re preparing for either the AHS or USA International harp competitions, I offer videos explaining important considerations for BWV 565 (on both rep lists) and the three Bach works on the AHS junior level rep list (BWV Anh. 113, 924 & 927). There are also videos on all of my Bach transcriptions available as well as topics-based videos about “all things harp.”
Why study with me?
I have been playing and teaching the harp for over 40 years, mostly in New York City and now in Miami, Florida. My career has taken me around the world playing with diverse artists and in numerous settings and different genres of music. Some examples include Broadway – Wicked & Hamilton; international tours with Barbra Streisand; avant-garde pioneer of music, theatre, and dance, Meredith Monk; classical and opera orchestras; chamber music; Bach expert; and in major halls around the world. As a judge for general music and harp competitions, I specialize in preparing students for auditions, recitals and competitions, but I also teach all ages, levels and types of harps.
On-demand teaching videos
Elevate your harp playing with videos on technique, repertoire, performance tips, and professional insights. From Bach to orchestral prep, these lessons are perfect for harpists of all levels.
How to Play Bach on the Harp
How to Play J.K.F. Fischer’s Music on the Harp
Harp Cornucopia
(All Things Harp)
Dive into the intricacies of interpreting J.S. Bach’s works on the harp. Each video guides you through technical, stylistic, and expressive nuances, emphasizing Bach’s counterpoint, ornamentation, and rhythmic phrasing. Perfect for competitions, auditions, or personal growth, these lessons feature key repertoire and advanced techniques to elevate your performance.
Explore the works of Johann Kaspar Ferdinand Fischer, a Baroque composer renowned for his melodic elegance and harmonic innovation. These videos provide step-by-step guidance on his suites and chaconnes, helping harpists master the stylistic and technical challenges of this repertoire.
A treasure trove of essential harp knowledge! This series covers everything from foundational techniques and harp care to advanced performance insights. Whether you’re refining your legato or diving into orchestral preparation, this category offers a well-rounded education for harpists of all levels.
