Harp NWA
Overview
Drew K. is a classically trained harpist, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Since moving to Arkansas in 2020, he has created his harp performance and education project, "Harp NWA", aimed at bringing live harp music and engaging opportunities for harp music in the Northwest Arkansas area.
Drew's performance repertoire includes music from almost every genre and era, with over a decade of experience playing for events including:
-Weddings, both Ceremonies & Receptions
-Corporate & Private Events
-Funerals/Celebrations of Life
-Luxury Hotels
-Restaurants & Bars
-Farmer's Markets
-Art Galleries & Museums
-Orchestras & Ensembles, including the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra
Reviews
1 review
Sharon N.
January 15, 2026I love to hear Drew play the Harp
I can’t see enough good things about Drew regarding his talent, musicianship, and professionalism. He is outstanding in his variety of music and can enhance any event. You’ll be happy to have chosen him for your event
Hired as: Harpist
Harp NWA
Thanks so much Sharon! It is always great working with you! I always look forward to seeing you again!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
What to expect
The harp instantly enhances any environment with it's gorgeous, reverberant sound and timeless class.
Drew can play just about any type of music or style, any artist, any soundtrack, etc. and can cater a playlist to specify a certain vibe for any event.
Drew plays just about all of his music from memory, so no music stand is typically needed.
The harp used is a Lyon & Healy Style 30, which is about 6'2 tall and weighs about 81 pounds.
When setup, it takes about 3ft x 3.5ft.
It is about as loud as a grand piano, so typically no amplification is needed, but it can be arranged.
Due to its large size, it must be carted around on a dolly (wheels) and therefore, anywhere the harp is taken must be able to be carted to, or ADA accessible. If there are stairs, a few small and stable steps are possible to get up, but very steep and narrow stairs would not be possible. A ladder would not be possible.
There must be a paved and stable surface to cart the harp to its place for the event; surfaces such as gravel, dirt, mud, patchy grass, or any other uneven terrain is not suitable.
The harp is very sensitive to weather events and therefore, any outdoor events must have a backup plan or alternative policy in place in the events of: Rain, Snow, Ice, or Excessive temperatures below 50 and above 80 degrees.
Direct sunlight during hot weather must be kept to a minimum to protect the varnish of the instrument.
About
Drew K. is a classically trained harpist, born and raised in Los Angeles, CA.
While a trained pianist first, Drew began playing the harp at age 15 under the private instruction of harpist Michele Adams, and eventually went on to study harp music in college under harpist Mindy Ball, of the Pacific Symphony in Costa Mesa, CA.
In 2020, just before the Covid outbreak, Drew moved to the Northwest Arkansas area and founded "Harp NWA", a project aimed at creating more awareness and opportunity for live harp music performances, as well as educational opportunities involving the harp.
In 2025, Drew became a substitute harpist of the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) based in Bentonville, AR.
Drew is a full-time musician who regularly gigs and is available for hire for a myriad of events and opportunities.
Drew can be contacted any time at (email hidden)
Additional booking notes
The harp does not have any pickups, so any sound amplification will need to be done with mics setup.
I unfortunately do not have my own mics, so any amplification equipment would need to be provided and arranged by the venue or host.
2 dynamic mics work well for the harp to capture both the treble and bass, the full range of the instrument. These mics would both need a stand as well to be held in place.
Many of the venues that I play at naturally have good acoustics and the harp itself is loud enough to resonate throughout the space, so typically, amplification is not needed. This would normally only be done during a large scale outdoor setup.
Upcoming booked events
September 2026
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
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Rogers, AR
Past booked events
June 2026
21
Sunday
Dinner Party
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Rogers, AR
May 2026
07
Thursday
Holiday Party
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Rogers, AR
February 2026
12
Thursday
Dinner Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Bentonville, AR
Set list
These are organized by timeline/era. There are more than I can list here, but these are many of the most commonly requested and best received. I can of course learn and arrange just about anything for the harp and incorporate any kind of vibe for the music you'd want.
Classical:
-Bach, Prelude in C
-Pachelbel, Canon in D
-Handel, Water Music 'Hornpipe' Theme
-Satie, Gymnopedie #1
-Holst, Theme from Jupiter (The Planets)
-Tchaikovsky, Waltz of the Flowers, Pas de Deux
Harp Classics:
Linda Wood- Processional in Eb
Samuel O Pratt- The Little Fountain
Nancy Gustavson- Great Day
Spanish Classic- A La Nanita Nana
Film & Video Game Soundtrack:
-Lord of the Rings, In Dreams, Concerning Hobbits, Medley
-Titanic (Celine Dion), My Heart Will Go On
-The Wizard of Oz (Judy Garland), Somewhere Over the Rainbow
-Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder), Pure Imagination
-Legend of Zelda, Serenade of Water, Kokiri Forest
-Pokémon, Gen II Surf Theme
Neoclassical/Contemporary
-Yiruma, River Flows in You, Maybe, Kiss the Rain, Time Forgets
-Ludovico Einaudi, I Giorni, Nuvole Bianche, Ora, Life, Una Mattina
-Helen Jane Long, Porcelain, Embers, Intervention, Expression, Out of it All, Renewed
-Jim Brickman, Rocket to the Moon
-Alex Grant, El Chupacabra
Hymnal/Sacred Music:
-Be Thou My Vision
-How Great Thou Art
-Amazing Grace
-Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
-Great is Thy Faithfulness
-It Is Well (With My Soul)
-Hillsong, Oceans, Sinking Deep
-Elevation, Resurrecting
50's + 60's:
-Frank Sinatra, Fly Me to the Moon
-Elvis Presley, Can't Help Falling in Love With You, Love me Tender
-Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire
-Beatles, Hey Jude, Yesterday
-Beach Boys, Surfin USA, Surfer Girl
-The Mamas + The Papas, California Dreamin'
-Herb Alpert, Ladyfingers
70's:
-Fleetwood Mac, Dreams, Everywhere, Rhiannon
-Eagles, Hotel California
-Elton John, Tiny Dancer
-Billy Joel, Vienna
-Jimmy Buffett, Son of a Sailor, Margaritaville
80's:
-Stevie Wonder, I Just Called to Say I Love You
-Guns & Roses, Sweet Child O' Mine
-Michael Jackson, Billie Jean
-Madonna, Borderline, Material Girl
-Journey, Faithfully, Open Arms
-Tears For Fears, Everybody Wants to Rule the World
-Cyndi Lauper, Time After Time
-Enya, Orinoco Flow
-The Cure, Just Like Heaven
90's:
-TLC, Waterfalls, No Scrubs
-Tom Petty, Free Falling, Wildflowers
-Cocteau Twins, Heaven or Las Vegas
-Alanis Morissette, Hand in my Pocket
-Duran Duran, Come Undone
2000's:
-Adele, Make You Feel My Love, Lovesong, All I Ask, Someone Like You
-Coldplay, Clocks
-John Mayer, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, Gravity
-Bruno Mars, Just The Way You Are, Marry You
-Ed Sheeran, Tenerife Sea, Photograph
-Taylor Swift, Wildest Dreams, New Romantics, Mirrorball, Evermore, This Love
-Lady Gaga, Telephone
-Rihanna, Take a Bow
-John Legend, All of Me
-Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tell Me Baby
-Owl City, Fireflies
-Lana Del Rey, Video Games, Say Yes to Heaven, Mariner's Apartment Complex
-Lorde, Royals
Christmas/Holiday:
-Joy to the World
-Silver Bells
-Silent Night
-O Holy Night
-We Three Kings
-Mary Did You Know?
-Feliz Navidad
-Do You Hear What I Hear?
-Jingle Bell Rock
-O Little Town of Bethlehem
Influences and inspiration
Yiruma, Helen Jane Long, Ludovico Einaudi.
Artists who can change the mood of the room with just their instrument and their vibrations.
Setup requirements
None needed by default!