HarpMuse Inspirations

Monrovia, CA

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Living Tradition Concert

Overview

Specializing in the beautiful music of Ireland, Scotland and all the Celtic countries. Something different, but also elegant and inspiring. Classical or pop can be added to the mix as well. Performing for 25+ years, Aedan MacDonnell has studied Celtic harp and Celtic music in Ireland, as well as with master harpists from Scotland, Wales and the U.S. You'll love working with her and your guests will be impressed with the beauty her music brings to every event.


Reviews

29 reviews

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Art G.

May 18, 2026
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Heavenly Music

Harpist-Aedan MacDonnell’s talent
added beautiful music to our Birthday celebration! A Very professional artist who was enjoyed by all who attended the gathering.

Hired as: Harpist


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Amy B.

December 5, 2025
Verified review

Beautiful!

Aedan provided such beautiful music for our party! It was wonderful. She was easy going, and lovely to work with. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Plus even our guests commented on how she drapes a beautiful cloth over her music stand to make her appearance beautiful as well!

Hired as: Harpist


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Madeleine H.

May 31, 2025
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Absolutely fantastic

Aedan played music for an event in our backyard and was absolutely perfect. She arrived early to set up and was incredibly accommodating. She even put up with my toddler wanting to touch her harp (thank you for your patience!) her music selection was lovely and she provided some much needed peace for the afternoon. I would definitely recommend her for your next event!

Hired as: Harpist

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HarpMuse Inspirations

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your incredibly generous tip — I truly appreciate it! It was an absolute pleasure playing for you and your guests. You and your husband were so kind and accommodating, and your little one is absolutely adorable! Wishing you all the best, and I hope our paths cross again sometime.


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Laura P.

December 15, 2024
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Will hire her again

Great melodies that make our anniversary extra special and lovely experience to our guest!

Hired as: Harpist

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HarpMuse Inspirations

Thank you! You have a lovely store, and I would love to come back. Congratulations on 12 years!


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Christina F.

December 15, 2024
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Prompt, pleasant and talented.

Aedan arrived punctually, was very pleasant to deal with and obviously talented; we enjoyed her very much.

Hired as: Harpist

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HarpMuse Inspirations

I enjoyed meeting you and your guests, and the interesting and fun conversations after my playing.

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Irish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

Unions: Musicians Union Local 47

What to expect

The harp not only provides beautiful music, but there is also the visual side of a performance. Aedan dresses appropriately for the occasion, be it elegant, casual or themed. She plays the Celtic harp, which sounds just as gorgeous as the concert harp, and is also visually beautiful, standing almost 5' tall with a striking ebony finish.

Aedan can provide a state-of-the art sound system if needed, or a smaller, but powerful, battery-operated amplifier for outdoor events.

Always on time and professional, you will love working with Aedan. She does everything she can to accommodate you and your guests to help make the music portion of your event a success.

About

Aedan is an award-winning harpist, singer and multi-instrumentalist.
Over the past 30 years she has performed in Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area for radio shows, public television, music festivals, benefits, art shows, restaurants, hotels, private parties, weddings, funerals and religious celebrations. Aedan has recorded for "Outlander" and "American Princess," and is the harp coach for "The Big Bang Theory." She has also appeared as a guest harpist on several CD's, She currently plays harp with several groups in the Los Angeles area.

Additional booking notes

Set up is quite easy. A small 5' x 5' area on dry, flat ground is required. If outdoors, shade is also required. Aedan has her own sound system, or she can plug into an existing system.

Services offered

Past booked events

May 2026

31

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:30pm - 2:30pm

North Hills, CA

17

Sunday

Birthday Party

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Monterey Park, CA

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Redlands, CA

February 2026

28

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Whittier, CA

December 2025

03

Wednesday

Christmas Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Covina, CA

October 2025

25

Saturday

Personal Occasion

5:30pm - 6:15pm

Los Angeles, CA

September 2025

28

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:00am - 12:00pm

La Canada Flintridge, CA

June 2025

08

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Glendale, CA

May 2025

10

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Tarzana, CA

December 2024

14

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:30pm - 7:30pm

Whittier, CA

13

Friday

Christmas Party

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

August 2024

13

Tuesday

Retirement Community Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

Los Alamitos, CA

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 7:30pm

Somis, CA

July 2024

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 6:00pm

San Juan Capistrano, CA

May 2024

11

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

San Dimas, CA

04

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Villa Park, CA

April 2024

14

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Whittier, CA

March 2024

30

Saturday

Retirement Community Event

11:30am - 1:00pm

Pasadena, CA

17

Sunday

Dinner Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Brea, CA

09

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

12:30pm - 2:00pm

Covina, CA

08

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

San Fernando, CA

October 2023

30

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 3:00pm

Yorba Linda, CA

July 2023

22

Saturday

Weekly/Recurring Performance

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

June 2023

28

Wednesday

Religious Celebration

10:30am - 11:30am

Beverly Hills, CA

May 2023

10

Wednesday

House Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Pico Rivera, CA

April 2023

19

Wednesday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm

San Gabriel, CA

19

Wednesday

Retirement Community Event

12:00pm - 1:30pm

Pasadena, CA

February 2023

04

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Covina, CA

December 2022

03

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Pasadena, CA

November 2022

24

Thursday

Dinner Party

11:00am - 4:00pm

West Covina, CA

October 2022

01

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 6:15pm

Riverside, CA

September 2022

24

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Palmdale, CA

August 2022

11

Thursday

Corporate Event

3:30pm - 7:30pm

Covina, CA

June 2022

12

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Diamond Bar, CA

May 2022

10

Tuesday

Nonprofit Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Duarte, CA

07

Saturday

Holiday Party

11:00am - 12:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

April 2022

02

Saturday

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party

1:30pm - 3:30pm

San Gabriel, CA

March 2022

17

Thursday

Holiday Party

2:00pm - 3:00pm

San Pedro, CA

17

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

11:00am - 12:30pm

Van Nuys, CA

February 2022

14

Monday

Holiday Party

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

December 2021

16

Thursday

Christmas Party

11:30am - 1:30pm

Santa Ana, CA

12

Sunday

Personal Occasion

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Claremont, CA

August 2021

27

Friday

Religious Celebration

2:30pm - 2:45pm

Covina, CA

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

10:30am - 12:00pm

Inglewood, CA

July 2021

10

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

4:30pm - 7:00pm

Ojai, CA

April 2021

21

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Thousand Oaks, CA

March 2021

27

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 4:30pm

Santa Clarita, CA

December 2020

05

Saturday

Personal Occasion

4:30pm - 5:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

June 2020

26

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 12:30pm

Glendale, CA

20

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Corona, CA

January 2020

25

Saturday

Baby Shower

11:30am - 12:30pm

Pasadena, CA

August 2019

11

Sunday

Graduation

5:30pm - 6:00pm

Glendale, CA

July 2019

25

Thursday

Personal Occasion

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Calabasas, CA

June 2019

12

Wednesday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:45pm

Loma Linda, CA

May 2019

11

Saturday

House Party

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Pasadena, CA

11

Saturday

Retirement Community Event

11:00am - 12:00pm

Whittier, CA

April 2019

20

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Whittier, CA

December 2018

23

Sunday

Church Service

8:00am - 11:00am

21

Friday

Holiday Concert

8:00pm - 9:30pm

16

Sunday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

11

Tuesday

Harp Meditation

7:30pm - 9:00pm

02

Sunday

Private Holiday Party

12:00pm - 3:00pm

November 2018

25

Sunday

Private Party

2:00pm - 4:00pm

18

Sunday

Funeral/Memorial Service

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Rowland Heights, CA

13

Tuesday

Harp Meditation

7:30pm - 9:00pm

10

Saturday

Private Murder Mystery Party

6:00pm - 7:00pm

04

Sunday

Celtic Halloween Show

3:00pm - 5:00pm

June 2018

02

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sierra Madre, CA

April 2018

06

Friday

Wedding Ceremony

3:30pm - 4:15pm

Beverly Hills, CA

January 2018

27

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Sherman Oaks, CA

December 2017

09

Saturday

Personal Occasion

2:00pm - 6:00pm

West Hollywood, CA

November 2017

18

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Rowland Heights, CA

January 2017

01

Sunday

Dinner Party

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Los Angeles, CA

December 2016

24

Saturday

Cocktail Party

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Beverly Hills, CA

Set list

Traditional Irish, Scottish & Welsh
Classical
Popular
World
Will take requests

Setup requirements

Aedan brings her own equipment.

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