2025 SUMMER SESSION
AT POTASH HILL
Marlboro, Vermont
JUNE 6 – 15, 2025
AHI’s 2025 Summer Session offers harpists an intensive training experience with Yolanda Kondonassis at Potash Hill, on the beautiful campus of Marlboro Music Festival, nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
During the 10-day session, participants will receive multiple private lessons with Yolanda Kondonassis, as well as daily topic seminars and masterclasses. Social events, special activities, and meals with fellow harpists are part of the AHI experience. Local, farm-to-table cuisine is provided in the historic Marlboro Dining Hall, where musical legends have eaten and socialized for decades at the famous Marlboro Music Festival.
AHI’s summer session is that of an intensive retreat – for private lessons, practice, classes, reflection, bonding, and inspiration. Seminar Topics include: Practice Techniques, Performance Strategies, Audition Preparation, Body Care, Preventing Injury, Musical Development, Daily Technique Labs, and more.
All harpists are assigned a private room that serves as both personal space and practice space. Because of the session’s focused attention, enrollment is limited and admission priority is based in part upon the order of applications received.
Age Range: 14 and Up (no upper age limit)
Students outside of this range may be considered at the discretion of Ms. Kondonassis.
“I loved the experience and thought the setting was great . . . at AHI, I had the chance to really look at where I was as a harpist and set myself on a better course for my future. Coming out of AHI, I not only feel more motivated as a harpist, but I made friends and memories that I will never forget. ”
“The American Harp Institute places a priority on fostering tangible growth at all stages in the journey of musical, technical, and personal development. There is just no substitute for focused, invested attention. Finding that support is half the battle.”
