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Award-Winning Harpist for Weddings, Concerts & Events in London
Harriet Adie is an award-winning harpist, composer, and educator with over 15 years of professional experience. Holding degrees from Oxford University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire, she has performed at prestigious venues including the Royal Albert Hall, Buckingham Palace, and for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her career spans solo recitals, orchestral collaborations, and chamber music, alongside composing critically acclaimed works for harp.As a dedicated educator, she teaches at leading institutions and founded the Harp Exam Boot Camp, achieving a 100% success rate with ABRSM exams. Harriets versatility extends to television appearances, recordings, and events ranging from weddings to corporate functions, combining technical mastery with a passion for sharing the harps beauty.
Services
Weddings and Events
Harp Lessons
Composing
Workshops
Harp Exam Boot Camp
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of experience as a professional harpist and educator.
- Our performances include prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace.
- We hold advanced DBS clearance and 10 million PLI for client safety.
- Our compositions have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
- We offer tailored music for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.
What people say
True talent
Brilliant
Professional
Magical
Highly recommend
Services
Weddings and Events
Harriet provides bespoke harp music for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Her repertoire spans classical, jazz, pop, and Bollywood, tailored to client preferences. With experience at venues like Claridges and The Dorchester, she ensures a magical atmosphere. Her services include consultations to select music for ceremonies and receptions, with options for themed performances.
Harp Lessons
Harriet offers harp lessons for all ages and skill levels at her studio in Battersea. She teaches pedal and lever harp, focusing on technique, sight-reading, and performance. As a specialist coach at the Royal Academy of Music, she prepares students for ABRSM exams with a 100% success rate. Lessons incorporate musical games for children and guidance on harp selection and scholarships.
Composing
Harriet composes solo and chamber works for harp, including critically acclaimed pieces like 'Sun, Moon and Stars'. Her arrangements have been performed globally and featured on BBC Radio 3. She creates custom compositions for events and educational purposes, with works selected for the ABRSM syllabus. Her 'Harpticulate' series aids beginner harpists in developing sight-reading skills.
Workshops
Harriet conducts harp workshops for students and professionals, covering technique, composition, and performance. She collaborates with institutions like the National Youth Harp Orchestra and has led outreach programs for Music in Hospitals. Workshops emphasize creativity and practical skills, including composing and adapting classical pieces for modern audiences.
Harp Exam Boot Camp
This intensive program prepares harpists for ABRSM exams with a 100% success rate. It includes technique drills, sight-reading practice, and performance coaching. Harriets 'A-G of Sight Reading for Harp' series and commissioned ABRSM tests enhance student readiness. Participants gain confidence in exams and competitions, with many winning festival prizes.
People
Harriet Adie
Harpist, Composer, and Educator
Harriet Adie is an award-winning harpist with degrees from Oxford and Trinity Laban. She has performed globally, composed for BBC Radio 3, and teaches at the Royal Academy of Music. Her 'Harp Exam Boot Camp' achieves a 100% ABRSM exam success rate.
Questions
What types of events do you perform at?
I perform at weddings, corporate events, private parties, and concerts, tailoring music to suit classical, jazz, pop, or Bollywood themes.
Do you offer harp lessons for beginners?
Yes, I teach all skill levels, including beginners, with lessons focusing on technique, sight-reading, and performance at my Battersea studio.
Can you compose custom harp music?
Yes, I compose bespoke pieces and arrangements for events, recordings, and educational purposes, with works featured on BBC Radio 3 and Classic FM.
Are your services available outside London?
I primarily perform in London and the Home Counties but consider events further afield depending on the date and location.
What qualifications do you hold?
I hold degrees from Oxford University and Trinity Laban Conservatoire and have a 100% success rate preparing students for ABRSM harp exams.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes, I have £10 million PLI coverage through the Musicians Union, available upon request.
