A Mountain Laurel Melody

Fredericksburg, TX

$250 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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Still, Still, Still

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All of Me and A Thousand Years - Harp

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Canon in D - Violin/Harp duet

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Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring - Violin/Cello duet

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Marry Me - Solo Violin

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Performing at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s New Years Lantern Event 2021

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My Ebony & Gold Pedal Harp is the perfect touch of regal sophistication for any event!

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Performing violin in a wedding duo with Harp of the Hills.

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The Bittersweet Trio can perform with harp and cello and your choice of violin, piano, or flute!

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Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night 2018

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Meeting my new harp March 2021

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Sister duos are the best!

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Looking for peaceful background music? Look no further!

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Preparing to perform outdoors at the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s origami festival November 2020

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Performing with the SMART Symphony Orchestra in San Marcos, TX

Overview

Solo harp, violin, or piano music in any style of music you would like! Ensemble options available upon request. Whatever your music dreams are for your special day, A Mountain Laurel Melody will make them a reality!


Reviews

14 reviews

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Odilia M.

April 9, 2024
Verified review

Excellent and beautiful

Everything was beautiful. My husband and I loved and appreciated the music provided.
Our guest loved it as well❤️

Hired as: Harpist


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Ken F.

May 10, 2023
Verified review

Stunningly Beautiful.

It was truly angelic. Nothing more really needs to be said. Her amazingly meek spirit echoes through her music.

Hired as: Harpist


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Mae E.

October 12, 2022
Verified review

Great

Great addition to our event!

Hired as: Violinist


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Amanda H.

December 13, 2021
Verified review

Wonderful Musician

We hired A Mountain Laurel Melody for our catholic wedding ceremony and are so happy with our decision! She went above and beyond by practicing with the other musician we hired beforehand and the ceremony music was perfect. Strongly recommend hiring them.

Hired as: Violinist


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Christal J.

March 29, 2021
Verified review

Amazing!!!!

She transformed our noisy outdoor experience into a tranquil and beautiful pocket of peace. My 50th birthday was truly unforgettable and Laura made that possible. We would definitely hire again.

Hired as: Harpist

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Booking information

Price range: $250 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

I have a large variety of instruments in my professional network to achieve the sound and flavor you are looking for for any event. I began as a classically trained musician, but my musical style is based on adaptation to bring whatever sound you would like.

About

Laura Pradia began her music studies on the piano when she was six years old. She started violin at age ten, and by the time she turned fifteen, she had added flute and harp. Laura has recently begun teaching music lessons to give something back for all of the great musical instruction she has received over the years.

Laura loves to improvise, and she is passionate about the variety of musical flavors that can be achieved in a single song. Laura enjoys playing a wide array of styles including classical, pop, jazz, country, and Celtic fiddle. She particularly enjoys exploring fresh ways to present classic favorites.

Laura has been performing onstage for several years, solo and with various ensembles, and she has a quiet, professional presence which has been described as soothing, winsome, and graceful.

Additional booking notes

Because most of my instruments are wooden and do not react well to extreme temperatures or water, my performance area must be out of direct sunlight if at all possible, and an indoor contingency plan must be in place in case of foul weather.

In order for me to promise the best performance possible, it is ideal if I can access the event venue at least 45 minutes to 1.5 hours before the performance so I can set up, tune my instruments, and be ready to begin playing as soon as the first guest shows up.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

September 2026

12

Saturday

Birthday Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Spring Branch, TX

Past booked events

November 2025

22

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fredericksburg, TX

January 2025

26

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 3:45pm

Converse, TX

24

Friday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 8:00pm

San Antonio, TX

December 2024

24

Tuesday

Personal Occasion

3:00pm - 4:00pm

San Antonio, TX

October 2024

15

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Spring Branch, TX

March 2024

30

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pearsall, TX

May 2023

06

Saturday

Wedding Reception

3:00pm - 4:30pm

San Antonio, TX

October 2022

11

Tuesday

Corporate Event

10:00am - 12:00pm

San Antonio, TX

April 2022

16

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 11:45am

San Antonio, TX

March 2022

25

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

San Antonio, TX

20

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

New Braunfels, TX

December 2021

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:00pm

San Antonio, TX

April 2021

26

Monday

Birthday Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

San Antonio, TX

March 2021

28

Sunday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 5:30pm

San Antonio, TX

February 2021

19

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

San Antonio, TX

August 2020

15

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:15am

Austin, TX

January 2020

10

Friday

Personal Occasion

8:00pm - 8:30pm

San Antonio, TX

June 2019

08

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

9:30am - 10:30am

San Antonio, TX

August 2018

30

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

6:00pm - 7:00pm

San Antonio, TX

26

Sunday

Surprise

12:00pm - 12:15pm

San Antonio, TX

July 2018

21

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

1:30pm - 3:00pm

San Antonio, TX

14

Saturday

Anniversary Party

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Austin, TX

November 2017

25

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Helotes, TX

June 2017

24

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Universal City, TX

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 1:00pm

Austin, TX

May 2017

28

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

5:30pm - 6:00pm

San Antonio, TX

14

Sunday

Holiday Party (Other)

11:00am - 2:00pm

San Antonio, TX

March 2017

26

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

4:00pm - 5:30pm

San Antonio, TX

Set list

A few of my favorite wedding songs are:
Hymne - Vangelis
Marry Me - Train
Gabriel's Oboe
I Vow to Thee My Country (Jupiter) - Holst
Hey Pretty Girl - Moore
I Cross My Heart - Strait
A Thousand Years - Perri
I See the Light - Disney
Because - d'Hardelot
Moon River - Mancini
Song for Sienna - Crain

Influences and inspiration

Classical music styles from the baroque period forward. Swing, Jazz, Pop... Lots of Celtic Fiddle. Sacred styles across most Christian denominations. Spanish and Mexican influences can be incorporated.

Setup requirements

Shaded Performance Area

Alternate Plan in Case of Bad Weather

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