Harp Lessons and Coaching

Candace is a native to Philadelphia where she began piano at seven, after seven happy years of piano, she also began Harp with Mary Anne Coppa at the prestigious Settlement Music School. After Mrs. Coppa retirement she went on to study with world-renowned Harpist Anne Sullivan. After Graduating from Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts Candace attended Arcadia University pursuing an Individualized Major of Music Performance and Special Education. In her Junior year, Candace started Lark Music.

Candace teaching experience spans over 26 years. Candace teaches adults, children and welcomes students with special needs. Although Candace has created a high standard of performance, she believes each student learns differently and always meets students where they are. Candaces leaves by the motto Music For All And All For Music.

Candace is also The Happy Musician Blogger.  The purpose of the blog is to give musicians advice and guidance on keeping happiness in their art. During the summer you can find Candace coaching and mentoring students with Anne Sullivan and teaching fun music workshops. She has performed with many orchestras, including the Lansdown Symphony, and the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra.

She has graced the stages of The Academy Of Music and The Kimmel Center and the Wilma Theater. She is a sought-after musician in the tri-state area, performing regularly with various jazz and classical ensembles. She is currently the Harpist with the Ever Ensemble, performing a fusion of classical, traditional international music with a modern twist. Look for the Ever Ensemble on WHYY in 2019.