About | Las Vegas Wedding Harpist - Las Vegas Wedding Harpist

Education

I earned my Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Arizona, where I graduated with Honors with a double major in piano and harp performance. I have also completed a Masters of Music degree in harp performance from Indiana University.

I am a doctoral candidate in harp at Indiana University, where I studied with Distinguished Professor Susann McDonald, artistic director of the World Harp Congress.

Kristie Smith, Harpist

Hi! I'm Kristie, and I play live harp music for wedding ceremonies in Las Vegas. I feel honored to make beautiful harp music at one of the most special occasions of people’s lives.

Background

I began playing harp at the age of ten, after several years of piano study. I competed at and won several national music competitions when I was a teenager.

As American Harp Society Concert Artist, I toured the US for two years giving solo recitals. I was honored to represent the American Harp Society at the World Harp Congress in Dublin. I have performed throughout the United States and Europe.

Fun Facts About Me

I have a sweet three-year-old daughter named Katerina.
I love cats and ferrets! They are just so adorable! 🐈
I love to read, and I'm a huge Twilight fan. #TeamEdward
I am obsessed with personality tests. My Myers-Briggs type is INTJ (click here to learn what makes me tick), and I'm a Type One on the Enneagram. Email me with your type if you'd like to compare notes!

Wedding Harpist

After twenty years of playing harp professionally, I decided to focus on playing for weddings. I find it very fulfilling to help realize couples’ dreams of an elegant, personalized wedding ceremony. I take pride in presenting a beautiful image and, of course, beautiful harp music! My favorite couples are deeply in love and customize their ceremony to reflect their unique personalities.

LGBTQ+ Inclusive Wedding Professional harpist

I believe that love is love. I am proud to be a Certified Inclusive Wedding Professional through Equally Wed.

Thanks so much for reading all about me! Now let's talk about you 😊 What are your favorite songs? What song did you listen to on your first date? What's your favorite romantic movie? Shoot me an email at kristie@lasvegasweddingharpist.com!

Or if you'd like to get to know me better, check me on FaceBook or Instagram, where I regularly post new videos of song requests.