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| Cynthia is a classically trained harpist and pianist who has been performing on both instruments since childhood. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, with B.S. degrees in music education and music therapy. Cynthia is a well respected performer and popular free lance artist, with over 3500 performances to her credit. For over 20 years Cynthia has had an opportunity to perform extensively for; private clubs, wineries, hotels, business events, and weddings. In addition she has been a featured soloist for numerous concerts. Cynthia performs many solo engagements using her classical harp or Celtic harp and has also played in combination with a vocalist and/or flute, violin, bass or drums. Cynthia's love for music has led her to a broad repertoire; classical, jazz, pop, Celtic, folk and sacred music. Cynthia has released two CD's that have been well received; "Celestial Noel", for the Christmas season, and "Heartfelt Favorites". In addition to performing Cynthia maintains an active teaching schedule. Cynthia teaches the Celtic or lever harp. This is a wonderful instrument that she has helped people of all ages to learn for over 20 years. In addition to teaching harp, she teaches piano and preschool music classes. Seeing the need for children's musical experiences to start before formal music lessons begin she researched, than began her preschool music program "Notes to Grow On!" She currently offers her program at Civic Arts Education in Walnut Creek, where she is on the faculty. She is a certified early childhood music specialist. In addition to teaching at Civic Arts she teaches at her studio in Benicia. Cynthia maintains her strong interest in music therapy and the powerful effects music has on people of all abilities. Cynthia is a member of numerous professional music organizations and continues to expand her love of music through teaching, performing, recording, composing and arranging music. |
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| We would like to thank you so very much for enhancing our wedding ceremony. You played a flawless performance that was coordinated just perfectly. We could not have wished for more. Many of our guests commented on the beautiful music. Thank you for everything. It was a pleasure to work with you. Our best.
Sarah and Phil W. |
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