Teaching, masterclasses, workshops

Teaching is at the heart of Amy’s work. She was professor of bassoon at the Royal Academy of Music, London from 2013-2024. Since 2024 Amy has been professor of bassoon at the Robert Schumann Hoschule, Düsseldorf. She gives masterclasses internationally.

Please see the RSH Düsseldorf page for more information, or contact amy.harman@rsh-duesseldorf.de 

Upcoming masterclasses

  • Santander Music and Academy Encounter

    July 2026

    The Santander Music and Academy Encounter is an initiative of the Albéniz Foundation that combines high-level academic training with intense concert activity. It is held every July and includes includes individual classes, chamber music, orchestral rehearsals, concerts, and conferences, with masterclasses from Amy.

    Santander Music and Academy Encounter

Previous Masterclasses

  • Talent Summer Courses Masterclasses: Brescia, Italy

    22nd to the 27th of September 2025

    Amy will lead masterclasses in the beautiful setting of the academy in Brescia. The IX edition of the Talent Summer Courses and Talent Summer Opera & Festival will take place organized by the international music academy “Talent Music Master Courses”.

    Talent Summer Courses, Brescia 2025

  • Hellens Music Festival 2025, Herefordshire UK

    7-11 May 2025

    Amy will lead masterclasses in a festival that strives to bring the finest music-making to the heart of rural Herefordshire and to create an environment where all – concertgoers, local schoolchildren, aspiring musicians, world-class artists – are warmly encouraged to explore, be curious and enjoy music to the fullest!

    Hellens Music

  • Royal College of Music: London Bassoon Masterclass

    28th March 2025, 2.00pm

    RCM alumna and Principal Bassoonist of the Aurora Orchestra, Amy Harman returns to the Royal College of Music for an inspiring masterclass.

    RCM Masterclass

  • The International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments

    10–15 September 2024

    The International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instrumentstakes place once a year in Düsseldorf since 2006. Each year three of the Instrument groups are opened for competition: 2024 the competition calls for Bassoon, Flute and Clarinet.

    Aeolis Competition

  • JÄRVI ACADEMY 2024: Masterclasses for winds, percussion and strings

    11-15 July 2024

    The Järvi Academy 2024 masterclasses take place on 11.-15. July in Pärnu Concert Hall (Aida 4, Pärnu).

    Pärnu Music Festival