From the Lyre Connection Working Group

One of the tasks of LANA’s Lyre Connection program is to assist new members who need one-on-one help in getting started with playing the lyre. Are you an experienced lyre player or a lyre teacher? Would you be willing to offer a few introductory tutoring sessions to a new member of our association? Basically, you would be connected directly with the new member and then provide short-term assistance and encouragement for them to develop some basic skills that would lead toward more independent work with the lyre. This could be done in person or online. We are looking for a commitment of one to three short sessions to guide a new member in the first (or further) steps toward learning to play the lyre. Particular suggestions for how to conduct the sessions can be found on the LANA website (https://lyreassociation.org/lyre-connection).

We appreciate any consideration you could give to participating in this mentoring program. This is a relatively new service for LANA that is entirely dependent upon the generosity of our more experienced members. One small gesture of reaching out to a new member can make all the difference as to whether or not the member will be able to sustain the enthusiasm needed to develop their skills on the lyre.

Here is the link to the mentor questionnaire.

For more information, please contact Diane Barnes at dianeibarnes1@gmail.com.

We look forward to hearing from you,
Diane Barnes and Suzanne Mays
For the LANA Lyre Connection Working Group