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Mission: Harp

LEARN THE HARP FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

The harp -  a truly magnificent instrument to behold. On its own, it conjures up visions of the hands of angels and kings strumming its many strings. But together with the skill of a passionate harpist, this instrument not only comes to life: it breathes life. Of the many and various forms of music, the harp is known to have a reach that is deeper and more spiritual. This heavenly instrument has been touching hearts and healing souls since the ancient times. The harp has been known as an effective tool not just in orchestras, but in music therapy as well. It has been a soothing sound not only in concerts, but at cancer wards and Alzheimer clinics too.

Our passion is to create wonderful music with the harp, make the instrument accessible to everyone, and cultivate a community of harpists who love to make music and share it with the world. We are dedicated to serving both individuals and the global community through quality harp music and education.

Built with relentless perseverance and hard work.

Our journey started with no harps. Just the passion, dogged determination, grit, and grace that got us travelling tens of thousands of miles in search of like-minded and excellent harpists to learn from and make music with.

JoAnn Cerdenia with Philippine pioneer harpist Lourdes de Leon-Gregorio
Teacher Joann Cerdenia with Mrs. Lourdes de Leon-Gregorio, the first harp teacher in the Philippines.

HarpRoom offers personalized online harp lessons to students worldwide, as well as face-to-face sessions in North Sydney. Our students come from across the globe—including the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and the Philippines—united by a shared passion for the harp. We cater to individuals aged 5 to 85, tailoring our lessons to each student's background, goals, and learning abilities. Whether you're a young beginner or an adult rediscovering a musical passion, our experienced instructors will guide you on your harp journey. Our goal is to cultivate a community of harpists of all ages and skill levels—whether they aspire to perform in orchestras and concerts or simply play for personal pleasure. From grand music arenas, government halls, and corporate spaces to hospital wards, senior homes, hospices, small churches, and intimate personal settings, we aim to nurture a passion for the harp. Our supportive environment encourages rather than criticizes, empowering every individual to embrace their love for the instrument. By fostering a deep appreciation for the music and the harp, we enable harpists to channel the music of Heaven here on Earth.

Excalibur harp
A harp
can be
as powerful
as a sword
- in the
right
hands.
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Mission

To serve God and the community through quality harp music and education.

Vision

​To empower and inspire harp enthusiasts both young and old to reach their full potential in learning and playing the instrument through well-planned lessons, assistance in deep and effective practice methods, and providing performing opportunities and venues.

Core Values

Respect
in the Uniqueness of
Each Individual

We value individuality and we work according to a person's background, goals and learning abilities.

Consistency
& Diligence

We believe that time is a very essential element in learning the instrument with joy.  The more an individual spends time with something, the more he or she discovers about it.

Growth
over Perfection

We celebrate every step of progress and aim for excellence but above all we nurture the love for the music. A musician of good character is better than a perfect performer.

Hear from our students

Sabina Gatchalian

My experience as an online student of HarpRoom has been defined by the encouragement
that comes in such an environment and all the ways one can continuously 
evolve their musicality within it.

Joanne Quintana

There is a wise adage that goes: "The Teacher appears when the student is ready." As I entered the round doors of HarpRoom and met my harp teacher for the first time, I knew I was way beyond ready to be a harp student. HarpRoom’s experience, knowledge and skills in music and harp are exceptional. Evenmore so, their commitment to share the joy and techniques of the classical harp to Filipinos is admirable. They patiently teach me how to improve my sight reading of music and introduce me to many useful harp practice methods. I learn counting notes and am slowly getting used to playing with an annoying metronome harping beside me. They put emphasis on proper hand placement, full coordination when playing the harp, and cultivating focus when performing harp music. At my age, all these are quite uphill endeavors for me. But with the guidance and teaching at the HarpRoom, I value every lesson in playing the harp.

Learning the harp at the HarpRoom is God's answered prayer for me.

Jan Ylanan

There aren’t very many Harp schools in the Philippines. Even so, HarpRoom is able to stand out with their expertise, incredible talent, dedication, and love for the instrument. They push you to do your best, broaden your horizons and expand your comfort zone, all the while showing patience and kindness. They not only teach you technical details, but also the emotions and feelings needed to bring a song to life.

My teacher is a great mentor and an inspirational harpist. Without her and HarpRoom, I would not be the instrumentalist I am today. I am incredibly thankful to have them.

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