Organ studies can begin around 8 to 9 years of age, though prior piano experience can also serve as a foundation. It is important that students have a piano or digital piano at home for practice. Throughout the program, students explore organ works across diverse historical periods and styles. Training also covers accompanying and leading congregational singing, as well as improvisation. The organ program is conducted in collaboration with the National Church Music School, with students participating in children’s church services. This partnership provides insight into the life of the church—the natural home of the organ, an instrument with a history spanning a thousand of years. The National Church Music School ensures student access to an organ, and classes takes place at Háteigskirkja.
| Full study 2x 30 min per week (private) |
| 66% study 2x 20 min per week (private) |
| 50% study 1x 30 min per week (private) |
Guðný Einarsdóttir studied the piano from an early age, graduating from the Reykjavik College of Music before pursuing organ studies at the National Church Music School, where her primary instructor was Martin H. Friðriksson. She holds a Master’s degree in Church Music from the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. During her studies there, she directed the chamber choir Staka, of which she is a co-founder. Following her graduation in Copenhagen, Guðný served as organist for the Danish Congregation in Paris while pursuing advanced organ studies in the city. Guðný has performed extensively in Iceland and abroad as a soloist, accompanist, and choir director, alongside teaching organ and piano. She has released two organ CDs, one of which—featuring organ works by Jón Nordal—was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards. Guðný also authored A Little Tale from the Organ House, a musical fairy tale for children exploring the magical world of the pipe organ. She has held various positions of trust for non-profit organizations and the National Church of Iceland, serving on several committees, including the National Church Hymnal Committee. Currently, she is the organist at Grafarvogur Church in Reykjavík and director at the National Church Music School.
