About Us

Live harp performance in various genres is central to the mission of Harp & Soul. From solo harp to large ensembles with harp, we embrace the harp and the diverse platform available to harpists and those who are supporters of the harp. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Harp and Soul has provided live music with a diverse repertoire from Lady Ga Ga to Classical favorites and Hymns. Our flexibility and passion to customize each event to meet the needs of our unique clients encourages continual additions to our repertoire based on special requests. Our reviews speak for themselves. With 10+ years of 5 start customer ratings on a variety of booking sites, it is no wonder that Gigmasters ranks Harp & Soul as #1 in its category for the Philadelphia Area.

How We Got Started

Harp & Soul began as the passion of a 15 year old harpist who wanted to share her skills as a harpist with a variety of audiences. Armed with a self-made tripod.com website and free VistaPrint business cards, young Nichole would volunteer at historic sites and assisted living communities marketing her talents as a harpists. As the word of mouth referrals grew, she engaged the services of her sister, cellist, Noelle. The business grew over the years as Nichole pursued her Bachelor's in Harp Performance and Masters in Theatrical Production. Networkingand collaborating with other musicians, this growth and eventually led to incorporating in 2012.

Products & Services
This package is designed to accommodate your prelude, ceremony music and recessional up to one hour of music on your special wedding day. Solo Har...
Provides ambient background music for your corporate event or fundraiser. With a diverse repertoire, this choice of entertainment is sure to leave...
The perfect backdrop for your guests to enjoy live music while mingling and enjoying the wedding celebration. 1-4 hours. Solo Harp or Harp plus o...
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Nichole from Harp and Soul, LLC Answered this on March 21, 2018
I have played frequently at a variety of Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, Assisted Living and Senior Living facilities. I have found that residents seem to connect with jazz, big band, Gershwin, Sinatra and old Broadway hits. They also seem to enjoy classical pieces as well [but I limit these as... (more) I have played frequently at a variety of Nursing Homes, Senior Centers, Assisted Living and Senior Living facilities. I have found that residents seem to connect with jazz, big band, Gershwin, Sinatra and old Broadway hits. They also seem to enjoy classical pieces as well [but I limit these as some can be long and lol the audience to sleep ;-)]. I also, will take some requests as it is a good way to interact with the audience.

Nichole from Harp and Soul, LLC Answered this on February 27, 2018
Whatever route you decide to go, consistency is key. As a harpist I work with a lot of instrumentalists and sometimes even vocalists. My specialty is providing solo harp or piano music and creating ensembles designed to enhance the harp. When clients approach looking for a solo cellist or... (more) Whatever route you decide to go, consistency is key. As a harpist I work with a lot of instrumentalists and sometimes even vocalists. My specialty is providing solo harp or piano music and creating ensembles designed to enhance the harp. When clients approach looking for a solo cellist or violinist, I always advise that they consider the repertoire they are requesting prior to booking a purely solo instrument that lacks the capability to perform both melodic and harmonic lines simultaneously. The reason being most clients, are not familiar enough with music and the instruments of instrument to understand that booking a solo cellist will not provide the sound of Piano Guys much like booking a solo violinist will not get them the effect of Lindsey Sterling. The reason being that popular string players though they may perform as soloists, are playing along with backup music to enhance the overall sound. Rarely will clients be content with a solo cello playing Ed Sheeran's "Perfect" all by itself. All of that being said, trying to connect with other live accompanists is a GREAT asset. Beginning to build a library of accompaniment tracks is also a great investment in the event that your accompanist isn't available, you still have an alternative option rather than turning down the gig altogether. Singing with tracks will take time commitment and investment in practicing with the technology and prepping to make sure all the kinks are worked out. The worst is to invest money into technology, but not invest the time and then the technology ends up distracting from your talent as a performer.

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