Los Angeles , CA
United States of America
Specialties/Focus: Leila Jay Bishop is a harpist, performer-composer-improviser, and educator passionate about pushing the boundaries of the harp. With degrees from Rutgers University and CalArts, they’ve studied under renowned teachers and explored contemporary music through extended techniques, electronics, and genre-blurring performances. Their teaching philosophy blends French harp technique with mindfulness and yoga, emphasizing holistic and technically sound playing. Bishop fosters inclusive, collaborative learning environments that prioritize students' physical, mental, and musical growth.
Chapter: Los Angeles
Interests: world music, pedal harp, lever harp, folk/ethnic harp (i.e. Paraguayan, Celtic), electric harp, other, folk/ethnic (i.e. Paraguayan, Celtic harp, folk/Celtic music, classical music, popular music, jazz, orchestral music
Categories: Teacher, Harpist, Composer, Professional