"Andrew Chan is a talented harpist who also has the gift of being a master teacher at a young age. At the most recent harp recital, I was amazed to see that he has passed on his musicality to his students of all ages as well as techniques for playing the harp at varying levels.

As a former school music teacher and currently a piano teacher, I am very impressed with the way in which Andrew readily adapts to individual student's needs and abilities. He is always thinking of varied methods that will help his students to learn. I consider myself fortunate to have found such a caring and passionate harp teacher in Toronto."

- Barbara Bloom, Toronto

"Andrew clearly enjoys teaching children and communicates well with them. He is a talented, patient, enthusiastic, supportive and understanding teacher. Each week, Andrew sets our daughter achievable goals; he assesses her rigorously, but very sympathetically. She has risen to the challenge. She feels empowered to learn and motivated to improve. She finds his lessons fun, yet demanding. She looks forward each week to her lesson and clearly feels at ease with him. Andrew seeks to instill in his students not merely strong technique and a solid grounding in music theory, but also an appreciation and importance of the aesthetics of music.

Our daughter was reluctant to play; Andrew is very largely responsible for both her enthusiasm and her remarkable progress. He even managed to extract from her that she was homesick for Scotland and convey to her that she is expected to apply herself to her. We have found him extremely accommodating beyond the context of music lessons. When we came to invest on a harp of our own, he offered his knowledgeable advice freely.

We recommend Andrew wholeheartedly."

- Denis and Deborah Walsh, Toronto

"In addition to his musical talents, Andrew has been blessed with the warmth, patience, humour and understanding of a natural born harp teacher. I eagerly anticipate each lesson! As a University student without previous musical experience, I approached my interest in the harp with trepidation. However, after my very first harp lesson, I knew that with Andrew’s guidance, I’d not only learn from a gifted harpist, I’d also have a lot of fun doing it! Thanks Andrew."

- Ted K, Toronto

"I met Andrew Chan in September of 2007. I found his very professional website on the internet, andrewchanharpist.com. He struck me as a very highly skilled and professional harpist, and a serious harp teacher.

Since being taught by Andrew Chan, I have learned the harp at a progressive pace. Andrew moves the student forward, is encouraging and flexible, and at the same time holds the student to proper techniques. At the 3 recitals I participated in, and on meeting Andrew's other students, it is clear that he uses his fine teaching skills for all his students. Students range in age, it seems, from approximately 7 years old through to people who are seniors; I am 51. All the students are serious and show great improvement from one recital to the next.

This is a serious and expert and positive learning experience.

I so enjoy the harp lessons, and am enjoying my progress, and right now look forward to my next assigned material and songs!"

- Sari, Toronto

“Andrew is a wonderful person and a great harp teacher. When I first met him, I was drawn in by his enthusiasm for music and especially for the harp. Over the past year, Andrew has helped me to learn the harp, using his professional attitude and his loving character to guide me.

As a senior, I was very timid about learning the harp, but Andrew has made learning the harp an easy and beautiful activity and I have progressed beyond anything I hoped to achieve in a year.

Andrew has also collaborated with my husband on the building of a classic 36 string lever harp, and with his knowledge, I now have a beautiful instrument on which to practice. I recommend Andrew as an excellent harp teacher to anyone of any age. I and my family, thank you.”

- Kay Choi, Toronto

Andrew Chan and his Harp Orchestra impressed the Toronto Harp Society and the audience with their ensemble playing, excellent tone and good choice of musical styles, classical as well as contemporary.

Mr. Chan is a very good teacher who cares for his students and gives them a wonderful  chance to train in his out-of-the-ordinary instrumental ensemble.

- Vera Stern

President, Toronto Harp Society

"As a mature student, I have always felt very fortunate to have Mr. Andrew Chan as my harp teacher. I found him to be a remarkably talented young harpist and a superb performer. He is a skilled, knowledgeable, learned and experienced harp teacher who always carries himself in a professional manner. As a young person, he is mature, accommodating, helpful, supportive, kind and sympathetic to his students and with his peers. I wish him great success."

- Beryl Nicol, Vancouver

"Thank you for your dedication to teaching my children harp lessons. You have endless patience and a terrific sense of humour."

- Annelise Toporoski, Vancouver