In addition to her busy schedule of weddings, special events and cruising, Margaret has taught many students of all ages - she is fond of saying "from seven to seventy". She is qualified to give instruction in both "Celtic" or folk harp and pedal harp. She studied for many years with Ruth Negri Armato of the New York PhilharmonicOrchestra and was trained in the Grandjany or "French" method. However, she can also give guidance in the Salzedo method and prides herself in tailoring her instruction to the individual student, working with their personal strengths and gently focusing on areas needing special attention. She also makes a point of working on ensemble playing and helping students overcome performance anxiety.
Prior to her career at sea, Margaret founded and directed the Hudson Harp Consort, an ensemble of harps ranging in size from 21 string lap harps to a 48 string concert grand. Joined on occasion by flute, fiddle, and hammered dulcimer, this group had a truly magical sound and performed in locations as diverse as the Westchester County Center and the special concert programs at Union Church of Pocantico Hills and Tarrytown Methodist Church.
Margaret is also a certified music practitioner through the Music for Healing and Transition Program and currently works in that capacity at Phelps Hospice where there is an innovative program of complementary care.
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