I cant afford to purchase a harp right now, but I want to begin lessons. Are there any options for me?
Yes, Vanderbilt Music Company offers a rent-to-own program that allows you to rent a harp for four months, with no obligation to purchase. This trial period gives you time to make a decision about whether or not you truly want to invest in a harp. At the end of four months, if you decide to purchase the harp, all the money you have already paid for rent will be applied to the purchase price. If this option is still too much of a stretch financially, some students will begin playing on a small lap harpusually priced around a few hundred dollarsuntil they can afford a larger lever or pedal harp. With this option, students can still learn the basic techniques and/or note-reading skills that will be used on any harp. Quality lap harps are available from www.traditionalharps.com and www.harpsicleharps.com. NOTE: There are many lap harps available that unfortunately are not worth purchasing as they do not stay in tune, having buzzing sounds when you pluck the strings, and generally hinder th
