Harp and Piano of Palm Springs

Specialties

World-​renown virtuoso harpist and instructor of music.

Available for concerts, weddings (including LGBT), public and private events featuring Classical, jazz, world and rock music on Celtic, concert, electric harp or piano.

In-​home concerts customized to your individual preferences.

Conservatory quality private harp, piano and general music lessons. All ages and skill levels welcome. Lessons can be taken at the Palm Springs studio or via Skype. Will travel to students’ homes in special circumstances.

History

Established in 2005.

Serving the Coachella Valley since 2005, previously Tucson, Arizona and Los Angeles County.

Meet the Business Owner

Vanessa S.

Business Owner

It was during Vanessa Sheldon’s first harp lesson, at the age of nine, that she discovered her life’s vocation, a career in harp performance. A native Southern Californian, she holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music from CSU Los Angeles and a Doctorate of Musical Arts in harp and musicology from the University of Arizona, where she was honored as the youngest doctoral graduate, receiving her degree at age 19. A professional harpist for over 15 years, highlights of her concert tours have included performances in China, South Korea, Spain, and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She plays for such notables as Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Tippi Hedren, and Florence Henderson, has made several television appearances, and recently concertized with Barry Manilow and Il Divo. With a solid background in Classical masterworks, Dr. Sheldon’s technical skill and artistic vision allows for interpretations of a variety of music spanning Celtic, Latin, pop, jazz, and rock genres.