| Music Instruction from Dr. Vanessa Fountain |
Are you looking for
conservatory-quality music lessons
in Southern California?
Whether you are interested in
learning for recreation or to
become a professional, a child or
adult, it is vital to have a qualified
and caring teacher to guide you in
your journey. Education and
lifelong learning are
commitments of Dr. Fountain,
who currently offers private
instruction in pedal and Celtic
harp, piano, music theory,
composition and music history
from her Palm Springs or San Diego studio or virtually.
Regardless of your age or skill level, if you are passionate about music and serious in furthering your abilities, please inquire as to how Dr. Fountain can help you in achieving your goals!
conservatory-quality music lessons
in Southern California?
Whether you are interested in
learning for recreation or to
become a professional, a child or
adult, it is vital to have a qualified
and caring teacher to guide you in
your journey. Education and
lifelong learning are
commitments of Dr. Fountain,
who currently offers private
instruction in pedal and Celtic
harp, piano, music theory,
composition and music history
from her Palm Springs or San Diego studio or virtually.
Regardless of your age or skill level, if you are passionate about music and serious in furthering your abilities, please inquire as to how Dr. Fountain can help you in achieving your goals!
Once the youngest college professor in the world, Dr. Fountain has taught at the University of Arizona
as the Graduate Harp Teaching Assistant to Dr. Carrol McLaughlin and has been an instructor at the
College of the Desert and Norco College.
Most recently she was currently the Associate Professor and Chair of Music at Mt. San Jacinto College in San Jacinto, CA, where she taught music theory, history, harp and piano, and directed the college orchestra. She is now Dean of Arts, Languages, and Communication at Grossmont College
in El Cajon, San Diego County. Having been a Teaching Artist with the McCallum Theatre she has educated as well as performed for elementary school classrooms and provided professional development opportunities for teachers. Upon request, Dr. Fountain is available as a guest lecturer or concert artist for educational institutions or groups on a variety of topics in music.
as the Graduate Harp Teaching Assistant to Dr. Carrol McLaughlin and has been an instructor at the
College of the Desert and Norco College.
Most recently she was currently the Associate Professor and Chair of Music at Mt. San Jacinto College in San Jacinto, CA, where she taught music theory, history, harp and piano, and directed the college orchestra. She is now Dean of Arts, Languages, and Communication at Grossmont College
in El Cajon, San Diego County. Having been a Teaching Artist with the McCallum Theatre she has educated as well as performed for elementary school classrooms and provided professional development opportunities for teachers. Upon request, Dr. Fountain is available as a guest lecturer or concert artist for educational institutions or groups on a variety of topics in music.
| "Dr. Vanessa Fountain is the consummate performer and teacher. She’s expressive and precise in her performances, and patient in her role as teacher." Ken Glaser, producer and videographer. "As my professor I feel that you have done a great job in guiding me through my musical journey. Your lectures are very thorough, easy to understand, and enjoyable to listen to. If any questions have ever arisen, you are always very accessible and prompt in your response. I can say that there really is not much more that I could ask of from a teacher!" Jennifer A., Norco College graduate. |
"I am a composer. I wrote a trio for violin, clarinet and piano. I wanted to transcribe the piano part for harp, but didn't know how to notate the music to take advantage of the marvelous sounds a harp can produce. Also, the pedal markings, glissandos, etc. seemed mysterious to me. I wanted there to be no doubt that a harpist could read and play what I wrote. Dr. Fountain was my dream come true! She understood exactly what I wanted and assisted me in transcribing. It was obvious that she is a wealth of information and is able to make it easily understood. We set a timeline and completed the work on time. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Fountain to composers, or any musician, who wants any assistance with harp music." Peggy Falkenstein
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