In addition to a busy career as a performing professional, Margaret Sanzo Sneddon is on the faculty of Mozartina Conservatory in Tarrytown, NY. She is fond of saying that she has had students of all ages "from seven to seventy". Margaret studied for many years with Ruth Negri Armato of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and was trained in the Grandjany or "French" method.
She is qualified to give instruction on both folk or Celtic harp and on pedal harp and can give guidance on the Salzedo method. She tailors her instruction to the individual student, working with their strengths and gently addressing areas needing special attention. She makes a point of working on ensemble playing and helping students overcome performance anxiety.
In the past, Margaret founded and directed the "Hudson Harp Consort", an ensemble of harps of all sizes ranging from a 21 string lap harp to a 48 string concert grand. She has hopes of reviving this lively group in the near future.
She is also a certified therapeutic practitioner through the Music for Healing and Transition Program and currently works in this capacity at Phelps Hospice where ther is an innovative program where there is an innovative program of complementary care.
