Background

Calista Anne received her Music Therapy degree from FSU as well as her Gerontology certificate. Her Suzuki certificate was received in 1999 after being a "Suzuki kid" herself for 18 years. She coached two youth symphonies and co-founded the Covington Community Church Orchestra. Many of Calista's students have gone on to college with scholarships.  Aside from the 30+ harp and piano students, Mrs. Calista has several students with learning disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and hearing impaired that take music lessons. Calista also teaches many gifted students who excel in both music and school. The Middle Georgia Harp Choir is directed by Mrs. Calista and is open to members of the studio that excel in harp are wish to work on ensemble playing. Siblings, home schoolers, and adults that can take during the day are offered a discount. Please ask for details!


Qualifications

I teach more than 30 students privately. I had 3 years experience in Music Therapy before going into business for myself. As the harp coach for the Buckhead Youth Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, and founder of the Greater Atlanta Harp Choir, Greater Atlanta Adult Choir, Buckhead Youth Orchestra Harp Ensemble, and Middle Georgia Harp Choir, Calista Anne's students have ample performance options.

Associations

President of Macon's Wedding Ring
American Music Teachers Association
American String Teacher's Association
American Suzuki Association
American Harp Society
American Music Therapy Association
American Music Teacher's Association
Macon Music Teacher's Association
Atlanta Area Suzuki Association
Atlanta Harp Society
Covington Music Guild
Social Circle Music Guild
Mid Summer Macon
Macon Morning Music Club
Founder of Macon’s Wedding Ring
Middle Georgia Bridal Ass.
Suzuki Piano Teachers of America
Alpha Chi Omega

Student Successes

• 4 students to win the American Harp Association award.
• 2 students to win the Ann Weeks Scholarship
• 2 college scholarships
• 1 student to win the beginner's division of the Harp Highland Games Competition.
• 2 students earned a personal invitation to perform at the Georgia Governor's Mansion.
• 4 students to make Buckhead Youth Orchestra
• Concerto winner for the Buckhead Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition.
• 1 student to make Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra.
• 2 students to be certified as a harp therapist.
• 1 Student to receive scholarship to College to Major in Harp.
• 4 students to receive scholarships to study at Summer Harp Camp.
• 3 students to participate in the Covington Orchestra
• 1 one student to win a full scholarship to study harp in Scotland
• 1 winner of the national Celtic harp competition
• 3 winners in the Georgia 4H music competition
• 2 winners in the GA. Fair talent show
• Multiple Superior ratings in NFMC Festival
• 1 one student to make All College Band on Harp
• 1 student to win all county composition competition on a harp composition

My Studio is open to anyone who wants to learn the harp or piano. Harps are available for rent. I also have connections to rent inexpensive pianos.