Unlock Your Musical Potential with Harpsichord Lessons at Levine Music
The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument closely associated with Baroque music and early classical traditions. With its crisp, articulate sound and historical significance, the harpsichord offers musicians a unique opportunity to explore early music with authenticity and style. Ideal for students interested in music history, ornamentation, and period performance, the harpsichord enriches both solo and ensemble experiences.
Why Choose Harp?
Whether you’re passionate about Baroque music or curious to explore historical keyboard traditions, learning the harpsichord opens a window into centuries of musical innovation.
- Gain hands-on experience with historical performance practices and interpretation.
- Explore the works of composers like Bach, Scarlatti, and Handel in their original context.
- Strengthen your understanding of music theory, ornamentation, and keyboard technique.
- Collaborate with other early music specialists in chamber and continuo roles.
Why Learn at Levine Music?
Levine Music offers a unique combination of expert instruction, personalized learning, and a supportive community.
- Learn from our exceptional harpsichord faculty, who bring years of performance, teaching, and professional experience to every lesson.
- Enjoy a tailored learning experience designed to meet the needs of beginners, intermediate, and advanced players from kids to adults.
- Expand your musicianship through enriching opportunities in ensembles and music theory classes.
- Thrive in a supportive, inspiring environment where students are encouraged to grow artistically and personally.
Contact
For more information, contact the Piano Department Chair, Sayaka Jordan, at sjordan@levinemusic.org.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Check out the events happening at Levine Music.
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Thanksgiving Break
There is no scheduled instruction for Tuesday, November 25 and Wednesday, November 26. Administrative offices are open.
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Thanksgiving Break
All Levine Campuses are closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30.
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Levine Presents | Sound & Fury: Music at the Edge of Silence
A powerful program of 20th-century works shaped by war, exile, and resilience.
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Community Sing with Micah Hendler
Community Sings bring people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music.
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Wassailing in Mt. Pleasant
Celebrate the winter season with Micah Hendler.
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Performance Week
During Performance Week private lesson students perform for a group of teachers offering written feedback.
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Lecture | The Eternal Optimism of the American Musical
Featuring performances by Joey Clark and Levine chorus members, this event showcases Broadway songs that speak to themes of unity, hope, and peace.
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Winter Break
All Levine Campuses are closed for Winter Break Monday, December 22 through Sunday, January 4.
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Gospel Sing with Roderick Giles & Micah Hendler
Join DC gospel musician Roderick Giles and Micah Hendler for a special evening learning and breathing this powerful vocal tradition.
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Lecture | Discovering Bach’s Chaconne and Other Masterworks for Solo Violin
Join violin faculty members Kimberly Galva and Yan Izquierdo with composition chair Evan Meier to discover how Bach transformed traditional dances and adapted elaborate contrapuntal writing for the solo violin.
