Adult Harp Circle 

Welcome to Adult Harp Circle 

The Adult Harp Circle is a welcoming space for adult learners and hobbyists to gather, connect, and create music together. Rooted in the therapeutic harp learning pathway, this monthly gathering offers adults the chance to explore group harp playing in a low-pressure, supportive environment. Participants learn how to play soothing, emotionally resonant music—designed to bring calm, joy, and healing. Through guided group sessions, members grow their musicianship while also learning how to use the harp as a tool for peace and connection. The circle performs throughout the community at retirement homes, animal shelters, and other local venues, offering comfort through music and uplifting those around them. Whether you’re returning to music after a long hiatus or picking up the harp for the first time, the Adult Harp Circle fosters a sense of community, personal expression, and shared purpose—turning individual dreams into harmonious acts of kindness.

Schedule

We meet the first Sunday of every month 3:00pm-4:30pm 

Locations

On Prospect road between 280 and 85

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Meet the Conductor

Kristal Schwartz, Conductor & Artistic Director
Kristal Schwartz is a passionate harpist, educator, and arts advocate whose career has been dedicated to empowering musicians through education, community, and artistry. As the founder and Artistic Director of the Bay Area Harp Academy Foundation, she brings over two decades of experience as a performer, teacher, and ensemble leader to her role as conductor.
A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (M.M.) and Thomas Edison State University (B.M.), Kristal has performed with ensembles including the Stanford University Orchestra, Peninsula Symphony, and the San Francisco Conservatory Orchestra. She currently conducts the San Jose Youth Symphony Harp Ensemble and serves on faculty at West Valley College.
Kristal’s teaching philosophy blends disciplined training with creative expression. She is known for fostering both technical excellence and deep musicality in her students, guiding them through competitive, academic, therapeutic, and personal pathways in music. Under her leadership, the foundation supports need-based scholarships, therapeutic music initiatives, and educational outreach across Silicon Valley.
With a mission to make harp education accessible and inspiring, Kristal is committed to cultivating a vibrant, inclusive harp community where students of all backgrounds can flourish—turning dreams into melodies, one string at a time.