A camden in france...

Camden was the home of the renowned Summer Harp Colony of America, which was located in a large shingled cottage at the foot of Marine Avenue. Founded in 1929 by maestro Carlos Salzedo (1885-1961), the Colony attracted harpists from all over the world…

As one of the main harp reseller in France, in close contact with the French harp community, we were always aware that summer camps for harpists weren’t this easy to attend, mostly because of the harp transportation. And in some cases when harps were made available, either the quality of the instruments, or the place where the camps took place did not seem fit for a serious and focused time of study…

That’s how the idea of L’Instrumentarium Academy was born: providing high level students with Premium instruments, Internationally acclaimed professors, in a secluded retreat propitious to intensive practice, all-inclusive, with the charm of the French lifestyle in the countryside.

A perfect place to follow Salzedo’s famous quote :

“To play like an angel, you have to work like the devil”

We look very much forward to welcome you this coming Summer!