Ottawa Harp Academy

We had a wonderful masterclass weekend with Ontario Harp Society President Lucile Hildesheim! 🎶✨ It’s always such a special opportunity for students to work with a guest teacher, and Lucile shared thoughtful, insightful, and inspiring feedback with each participant.

Thank you, Lucile, for joining us and for sharing your passion and love for the harp — it was a truly enriching experience! 💛

Performances from our February group class! 🎶✨ Some students shared new pieces they’ve been working on this term, while others gave practice performances in preparation for the upcoming masterclass with Lucile Hildesheim and other events.

The class was filled with so many wonderful performances that we almost ran out of time for games! We did manage to squeeze in a few minutes identifying intervals at the end. Such a fun and productive class! 👏

A few photos and videos from our February harp recital! 🎶✨ Congratulations to all of our students on their beautiful performances. I’m so proud of the hard work they put in throughout Term 1 and their dedication in preparing for this recital — bravo to everyone! 💛

We’re thrilled to announce that Lucile Brais Hildesheim will be giving a masterclass in Ottawa for harp students on the March 7–8 weekend! 🎶✨

Lucile is an accomplished Celtic and classical harpist based in Ottawa. She performs regularly with her flute duo partner, Sheila, and has recorded several albums, including three solo and two duo albums. Lucile is a harp examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music and currently serves as President of the Ontario Harp Society.

A vibrant and creative teacher, Lucile brings her passion and love for the harp to her teaching — this masterclass is sure to be an inspiring experience for all who attend!

✨ All ages and levels are welcome, and auditor spots are available as well.
🗓 Registration deadline: February 22
🔗 https://forms.gle/dqmqtaJU2w9qunia9 or use the link in our bio to register

We hope to see you there!

Moments from our Pajama Party! 🎉✨ Students performed their pieces in preparation for our upcoming recital, followed by pizza, games, and lots of fun. Always such a great time! 😄🎶

Please join us as we celebrate the progress and accomplishments of our harp students at our upcoming recital! 🎶💕

📅 January 31, 2026
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Orleans United Church

We would love to see you there as our students share their music with family, friends and the community.

(Part 2) A few more photos and videos from our performance at the event at the , courtesy of our studio families. Though the holiday season has passed, I still find myself reminiscing about how incredibly special this event was — and how meaningful it was for our students to be the featured performers. Truly one for the books! ✨🎶

A few more photos and videos from our performance at the event at the , courtesy of our studio families. Though the holiday season has passed, I still find myself reminiscing about how incredibly special this event was — and how meaningful it was for our students to be the featured performers. Truly one for the books! ✨🎶

Congratulations to OHA student Shadi on receiving First Class Honours with Distinction on her Level 4 Royal Conservatory of Music exam! 🎶🌟 We are so proud of your dedication and hard work — way to go!

In November, some of our students were invited to perform at the for the 28th Annual event for CHEO. With over 700 guests in attendance, the evening was filled with beautifully decorated Christmas trees, generosity, and celebration. We were deeply honoured to be the featured performers and to take part in such a meaningful and memorable night. ✨🎄

I am incredibly proud of our students, who worked diligently to prepare — some even learning to play the pedal harp specifically for this event. They performed with grace, focus, and spread holiday cheer. Bravo to each of them! 🎶❤️

A huge thank you to .mclaughlin.338 for organizing our performance and making the students feel so special!

📷 These stunning photos were captured by the fabulous and Ottawa Citizen Social Scene photographer

If you’re in Ottawa, consider visiting the beautifully decorated Christmas trees from this event, which are on display at the until January 6🎄

Congratulations to OHA student Vivian on receiving First Class Honours with Distinction on her Level 4 Royal Conservatory of Music exam! 🎶🌟 We are so proud of your hard work and dedication — bravo, Vivian!

The results of our holiday practice challenge are in! 🎄✨ Students practiced for 30 days and created mini beanie hats by adding one string for each day of practice. Just look at how adorable these hats turned out! Bravo to all of the students who successfully completed the challenge — what an accomplishment! 👏🎶