Services

Teaching

I truly enjoy teaching musicians of all levels to play the autoharp.  I am passionate about the instrument and it is very rewarding to share my knowledge and experience with other enthusiasts.  Being self-taught, I really appreciate the value of learning proper technique from the beginning which accelerates learning and delivers greater playing satisfaction.

I offer services for:

  • Private autoharp lessons in chromatic and diatonic styles, in-home and via Skype
  • Performance and competition preparation and music arranging
  • Music arrangement critique
  • Workshops for autoharp festivals and local autoharp groups

Go thy great way!
The Stars thou meetst
Are even as Thyself-
For what are stars but Asterisks
To point a human Life?

Emily Dickinson
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Performing

Michael Poole performing with Rick Fitzgerald and Maggie Dodd at the 2019 Mt. Laurel Autoharp Gathering

In my community, there are several folk music jam sessions that occur weekly and they provide me the opportunity to try out new material for vocal and instrumental tunes.  I often give house concerts for friends particularly when I’m working on new competition pieces or preparing for a festival concert.  The intimacy of a small audience creates an inviting atmosphere for a shared musical experience.

I offer services for:

  • House concerts
  • Festival concerts
  • Private business (café, restaurant, club)