Harp Lessons
Zoe Vandermeer gives lessons in lever harp and historical harp, beginning to advanced levels.
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Techniques
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Practice Tools
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Exercises
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Repertoire
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Music Theory
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Improvisation
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Composition
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Baroque Continuo
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Accompanying Singers and Instrumentalists
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Recording Demos and Albums
I would highly recommend Zoe as a harp teacher. Every lesson I have had has been approached with care and has been FULL of helpful information regarding technique, musicality, history and so much more. This has lead me to establish healthy habits and has facilitated more growth than I thought was possible in the months I have spent with her as my teacher. As someone with a degree in music who has had many instructors teach me various instruments I can say with confidence that the value of Zoe’s lessons is exceptional. She creates an environment that challenges you without judgement, allowing you to move at a pace you are comfortable with, without the risk of you ever getting bored. I look forward to my lesson every week and I am excited to see how much I will grow and improve going forward with Zoe as my harp teacher.
- Andrea C., New Hampshire
Voice Lessons
Zoe Vandermeer gives voice lessons for aspiring singers, beginning to advanced levels.
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Healthy Vocal Techniques
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Practice Tools
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Exercises
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Classical, Baroque, Opera, Choral, Musical Theatre, Folk
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Style, Ornamentation, Cadenzas
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Repertoire Coaching
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Audition Preparation
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Musicianship, Music Theory
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Keyboard Skills
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Recording Preparation
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Recording Demos and Albums
When I came to Zoe a couple of months ago after a long hiatus from formal singing, my throat felt very tight--my range had gone down to just over an octave. A couple of months later, I can sing nearly three octaves, and my voice is more relaxed than ever. I've found my falsetto, and every week my voice is more resonant and free. Zoe is incredibly knowledgeable about the voice both from a technical and a practical perspective. In lessons, she is careful to differentiate among the things she tells me what is actually (physically) going on with my voice organs and what is merely a feeling or a metaphor she is using as a didactic tool. And that is just a small testament to her technical knowledge and the way she uses it with her students. It seems every hiccup I've encountered, she has either personally dealt with it (such as unlearning certain common but unhealthy vocal techniques) or has had students with the exact problem. In addition to her impressive resume and evident teaching ability, she has been very considerate and understanding with me, while maintaining high and professional standards for the quality and work she expects out of me. I cannot recommend Zoe highly enough.
- Jacob M., Boston
Masterclasses,
Workshops
Zoe Vandermeer holds masterclasses and workshops for singers and for harpists online, in Connecticut and New York City.
Topics for Singers include:
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Audition Techniques
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The Art of Bel Canto
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Developing a Character
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Acting for Singers
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Baroque Vocal Ornamentation
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Diction
I have studied voice with Zoe for just six months, and in that time, the techniques of breathing and vocal production she has patiently taught me have led to a much more consistent and beautiful tone. Her coaching on diction, languages, and expression is impeccable. I look forward to each lesson, and to each practice session, knowing that certain and rewarding progress will result. - Margaret, Soprano, CT
Topics for Harpists include:
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Ensemble Workshops
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Welsh Harp Music for Lever Harps
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The Art of Self-Accompanying
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A Harpist's Guide to Accompanying Singers and Instrumentalists
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Improvisation
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Continuo for Baroque Music
'Zoe is my harp teacher and I am very fortunate to have her. She teaches students according to their level, ability, and learning process. She cares for her students and wants the best for them.' - Han, New York City
Study Singing and Harp with Zoe Vandermeer
Dear Singers and Harpists,
I have been teaching singing and harp for more than 20 years and enjoy helping students learn and improve their Art through step by step methodologies that are easy to comprehend, embracing a solid foundation in technique while enhancing one's unique sound and enjoying the love of music! Lessons are primarily online with limited in-person availability in Connecticut. I perform nationally and internationally as a coloratura soprano and soprano and harpist, and I am a composer of works for singers, harp, stage productions, chamber and orchestral works. I am a recording artist, and have given harp masterclasses in New York City, California, Utah, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Connecticut. My degree is from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and I am on the Roster of the CT Commission on Culture and Tourism. My Carnegie Hall singing debut was in 2014. In 2024, I was a Quarter-Finalist for the World Harp Competition performing my own original compositions for soprano and Celtic Harp.
Member: New York Singing Teachers Association, Early Music America, American Harp Society, Historical Harp Society, Metro Harp NYC, and Opera America
Contact
For information about lessons, workshops, and masterclasses, please contact me directly at:
Connecticut