Teaching
All Ages & Levels | Study with Ben Albertson

University of Arizona
​​Ben Albertson leads the University of Arizona's Fred Fox School of Music's harp studio. If you are an advanced harpist looking to pursue harp performance as part of your harp education, consider the University of Arizona. The University owns nearly half a dozen pedal harps, has private harpist only practice rooms (including a mini fridge), and a historic harp program. Whether you are pursuing a minor in harp performance, a harp performance major, or a graduate degree in harp performance, the resources you need to be successful are available studying in the studio of Ben Albertson at the University of Arizona.​
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Harp Fusion, one of the most historic harp ensembles in the United States, is a core part of the harp program at the University of Arizona. In addition to this program, harp studio class is a weekly group lesson course where you play in front of your peers. Finally, all programs involving harp performance at the University of Arizona feature private individual lessons with Ben Albertson. Inquire with Ben Albertson today to book a free tour of the harp facilities at the University of Arizona, or to book a perspective studies lesson for potential applicants to the harp program at the University of Arizona. ​
To contact Ben Albertson through the University of Arizona, email Ben at his school address instead of the standard contact information on this website​
benalbertson@arizona.edu (for all University inquiries)
Private Lessons
As one of the top harpists in the American Southwest, Ben Albertson has experience teaching everyone from absolute beginners to university level harp students. For serious and eager harp students, Ben bases his curriculum off of the guidelines of the Royal Conservatory of Music. For students that want a more casual approach to learning, they can set their own pace.
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Ben has additional experience teaching music theory, beginner piano, and music arrangement. Ben can assist students in finding a harp to buy or rent, and no previous musical knowledge is required.
Lessons take place at the home studio of Ben Albertson in Tucson or online via Zoom. For students in the Tucson area, home visit lessons are available for an additional fee. Lessons start at $50 per hour.

