Common Questions Clients Ask Before Booking a Harpist

  • Logistics: Compared to other live music options, a solo harpist takes up very little space—about 2 × 2 metres—while still delivering a full, rich sound. The harpist is responsible for the transport of her own harp, which means fewer moving parts for the client.  

    Cost: Hiring a harpist can be surprisingly economical. It requires only one musician and no additional instrument rental (e.g., piano), keeping costs lower while still providing an elegant, full sound.

    Look and sound: Live harp music adds a sense of elegance to any event. The visual presence of the harp leaves a lasting impression, and its distinctive sound is difficult to replicate, even with music streaming. A live harpist can also adjust the mood of the music to suit the moment.

  • Three things that clients appreciate about my performances:

    Repertoire: My repertoire leans towards English pop songs and movie themes, so the music feels both elegant and familiar to a wide range of guests.

    Elegant presence: I perform entirely from memory without a music stand, creating a cleaner stage presence

    Beautiful harp: My brown harp, accented with sakura floral motifs, pairs beautifully with floral or garden-themed venues.

  • I usually only play from my repertoire, but I’m happy to consider song requests made several months in advance if they are suitable for the harp.

  • The majority of my regular performances are at The Raffles Hotel for Afternoon Tea, with occasional performances at The Fullerton Hotel. I appear at these venues as a substitute harpist, so performance dates are not fixed. I am happy to share my performance dates upon enquiry.

    Starting in May 2026,

  • Professionally, I only perform as a solo harpist.

  • I mainly play harp renditions of pop songs. Playing pop songs brings me joy. In my repertoire, I organize songs according to theme or mood, and I’m happy to mix and match songs across categories to suit your event.

  • Please reach to me via whatsapp or email to enquire about pricing.

  • Space: A harp requires about 2 x 2 meters of space. If there are steps leading to the space, I’ll need one person to help me lift the harp.

    Mic-ing: If the venue is crowded and large, mic-ing may be needed. In this case, the venue typically provides the sound system and technician, who I am happy to liaise with.

  • Outdoor performances in Singapore can be tricky because the harp is sensitive to heat and rain. I'm happy to play outdoors if the setup is under shade and on a proper floor (i.e., not on sand or grass), and if there are contingency plans to move indoors if it rains.

  • I’m happy to discuss attire requests and will do my best to accommodate.