Magical Harps by Amy Lynn Kanner
Overview
Add a touch of magic to your special event!
You and your guests will be delighted by the gorgeous sound of my Celtic harp.
With over 20 years of professional experience, here are just a few examples:
Classical:
Bridal Chorus ("Here Comes the Bride)
Pachelbel Canon in D
Wedding March
Popular:
A Thousand Years (Twilight)
A Whole New World
All I Ask of You (Phantom)
All of Me (John Legend)
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Marry Me (Train)
Marry You (Mars)
Oldies: :)
Beatles: All My Loving, Here Comes the Sun
Can't Help Falling in Love with You
Unchained Melody
What a Wonderful World
Even Stairway to Heaven!
Let's create an enchanting music program just for you!
Reviews
12 reviews
Jo H.
May 16, 2024Beautiful musical experience
Amy arrived early to set up and played for my retirement cocktail party for two hours.
The harp music was magical and set up a wonderful tone to the event. I will use her again!
Hired as: Celtic Music, Harpist
Daniela M.
September 5, 2023Excellent choice!
Amy was a pleasure to have at my mom’s 85th birthday party. She was easy to communicate with, very clear about what she needed on the day of the event, showed up on time and was excellent harpest. She was accommodating to our requests and I heard many compliments from our guests. I would definitely use her again for an event and I recommend her without any reservation
~Daniela
Hired as: Harpist
Magical Harps by Amy Lynn Kanner
Hi Daniela,
Thank you so much for your lovely, enthusiastic review! It was wonderful to meet you and your mom, and a pleasure to offer the magic of harp music to honor her 85th birthday. I'm delighted to hear that you and your guests enjoyed it.
I hope I'll have the opportunity to play for another celebration again soon!
Sincerely, Amy
Sandra E.
June 29, 2023A beautiful and touching performance.
Amy played the harp at my mother's committal service at Miramar. She and I chose the songs to be played, and Amy coordinated with our chaplain. Friends and family were greeted with her music as they arrived. 'Fallen' (Helen Jane Long) was the featured song during the ceremony, and Amy gave a stunning and touching performance. 'Amazing Grace' brought us all to tears. I appreciate not only Amy's skill, but her attentiveness to detail and commitment to making the day go smoothly at this difficult time. I am so glad I chose Amy.
Hired as: Harpist
Magical Harps by Amy Lynn Kanner
Hello Sandra,
Thank you so much for your lovely review; I am very touched by what you wrote, and it was an honor to meet you and to play at your mother's committal service. I will always remember that day, and the warm welcome I felt from you, and your family and friends.
Judy
April 27, 2022Easter celebration at a senior living community!
We had the pleasure of being able to book Amy for our Easter brunch celebration! Amy was a pleasure to work with, communication was easy, arrived early, and most importantly performed beautifully for our residents to enjoy during brunch. Amy was able to cater to our residents special requests, which is always an added bonus. If you're a senior living community I highly recommend you book Amy for your next celebration.
Hired as: Harpist
Magical Harps by Amy Lynn Kanner
Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Judy -- I greatly appreciate it! It was an honor and delight to play for your residents, and it was wonderful to meet you; I would love to have the opportunity to share the magic of harp music again.
Sincerely, Amy
Tori W.
December 13, 2021Best Harpist Around
Amy was professional and prompt. We needed her to stay an extra half hour and she obliged. Her musical selection has an array of genres.
Hired as: Harpist
Booking information
Price range: $450.00 and up.
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance
What to expect
I am here to offer an unforgettable musical accompaniment to your special event.
I specialize in creating unique music programs for each client, and I am available to assist you in choosing just the right songs -- my goal is to exceed your expectations!
I wear beautiful, flowing attire, and you will find me to be not only professional, but also very easy and fun to work with -- playing the harp for you is my passion.
You can expect me to arrive one hour ahead of time, to leave plenty of time for parking and setting up. I have a portable battery-powered amplifier, which is perfect for outdoor settings.
About
Add a touch of magic to your special event -- you and your guests will be delighted with the gorgeous sound of my Celtic harp.
I will create a unique music program designed especially for you.
Classically trained in piano since the age of 7, I fell in love with the Celtic harp over 20 years ago!
Since then, it has been my passion, and I perform for audiences across San Diego, whether for weddings, receptions and cocktail hours, birthdays and anniversaries, Celebrations of Life, private dinners, or corporate events.
I offer beautiful music from Classical -- Pachelbel "Canon", "Here Comes the Bride" to Celtic/Irish-- "Greensleeves", "Danny Boy", to Popular, including "All I Ask of You" (Phantom of the Opera), "A Thousand Years" (Twilight), "All of Me" (John Legend), "Just the Way You Are" (Bruno Mars), "Stairway to Heaven" and even the Beatles. My repertoire also includes Spanish and Israeli melodies.
I am also a composer and recording artist, with my CD, "Garden of Delights" which soothes and refreshes the soul.
As a graduate of the International Harp Therapy Course, I am trained to play therapeutic harp in settings from hospitals and hospice, to outpatient settings, and even workplaces to relax the staff.
Additional booking notes
I bring my own chair, music stand, and a portable battery-powered amplifier (no electricity required.) It boosts the sound beautifully for outdoor events, which account for over 90% of the occasions where I perform.
If you or your venue are able to provide an umbrella for shade, that would be ideal.
I set up my harp as close as possible to natural shade, which may be to the side of or behind the guests; or, if you wish, up front near you.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
16
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
March 2026
17
Tuesday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Murrieta, CA
October 2025
05
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:30pm - 2:15pm
•
San Diego, CA
July 2025
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:30pm - 4:00pm
•
Lakeside, CA
April 2025
12
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Coronado, CA
June 2024
10
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Bonita, CA
May 2024
15
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Coronado, CA
June 2023
23
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
15
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
San Diego, CA
January 2023
15
Sunday
Baby Shower
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Chula Vista, CA
November 2022
24
Thursday
Christmas Party
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Carlsbad, CA
June 2022
22
Wednesday
Corporate Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
•
La Jolla, CA
May 2022
13
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Fallbrook, CA
April 2022
17
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
11:30am - 12:30pm
•
Oceanside, CA
December 2021
08
Wednesday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
September 2021
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 5:30pm
•
Spring Valley, CA
July 2021
30
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Oceanside, CA
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
September 2020
08
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
July 2019
28
Sunday
Teen Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
June 2019
01
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
April 2019
05
Friday
School Assembly
10:30am - 11:30am
•
Vista, CA
November 2018
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Fallbrook, CA
December 2017
01
Friday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
November 2017
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
9:30am - 10:30am
•
La Jolla, CA
September 2017
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
May 2017
13
Saturday
Personal Occasion
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
April 2017
16
Sunday
Holiday Party (Easter)
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
Set list
Congratulations on your wedding or other private event -- I'd be delighted to add the magic of harp music to your special occasion!
You and your guests will be delighted by the gorgeous sound.
I'm here to assist you every step of the way to design your perfect music playlist to create an enchanting event.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I offer a wide range of beautiful music and fresh arrangements, from Renaissance to Popular.
Here are just a few examples:
Classical:
Canon in D (Pachelbel) --a wedding favorite!
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Clair de Lune (Debussy)
Four Seasons selections (Vivaldi)
Fur Elise (Beethoven)
Here Comes the Bride (Bridal Chorus)
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Lakme Flower Duet (not well-known, but a lovely melody)
Ode to Joy theme (Beethoven)
Terpsichore (Renaissance) -- on my website "Videos" page. Lively and fun!
Wedding March (typically played at the conclusion of the ceremony)
Popular:
A Thousand Years
A Whole New World
All I Ask of You (Phantom of the Opera)
All of Me (John Legend)
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)
Have I Told You Lately that I Love You
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz)
Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars)
Married Life (a delightful song from the movie "UP")
Marry Me (Train)
Marry You (Mars)
One Hand, One Heart ("West Side Story")
Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
River Flows in You (Yiruma)
Take My Breath Away
Tale as Old as Time ("Beauty and the Beast")
Wonderful Tonight
"Oldies": :)
Stairway to Heaven -- guests are often surprised to hear this on the harp, and comment on how amazing it sounds!
Beatles favorites, including: All My Loving, Here Comes the Sun, and Hey Jude
Can't Help Falling in Love with You
Dancing in the Moonlight
Lady in Red
My Girl/Guy
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Stand by Me
Unchained Melody
What a Wonderful World
When You Wish Upon a Star
Plus, for a unique touch, songs from the Celtic/Irish, French, Italian, Middle Eastern, and Spanish traditions:
Irish/Celtic:
Brian Boru March
Carrickfergus
Danny Boy
Greensleeves
Lord of the Dance
Molly Malone
Ratlin' Bog
Spanish Lady (actually an Irish tune!)
Star of the County Down
The Foggy Dew
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Whiskey in the Jar
French:
Je Te Veux
La Vie en Rose
Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien
Italian:
Funiculi, Funicula
Gloria
Cinema Paradiso -- Love Song
Quando, Quando
Ti Amo
Spanish:
Bailanda
Despacito
Guantanamera
La Bamba
La Paloma
Middle Eastern:
A Leaf's Caress
Dodi Li
Erev Ba
Erev shel Shoshanim
Hava Nagila
Na'ama
Holiday Favorites, including:
Christmas:
Carol of the Bells
Deck the Halls
Ding, Dong Merrily on High
Drummer Boy
Gloria (In Excelsis Deo)
Good King Wenceslas
Here We Come A Wassailing
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
Lo Ere a Rose is Blooming
Oh, Christmas Tree
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent Night
Wassail, Wassail
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Chanukah:
Chanukah, oh Chanukah
Dreydel, Dreydel
Ocho Kandelikas
Rock of Ages
Sivivon, Sov, Sov, Sov
Who Can Retell
St. Patrick's Day:
Brian Boru March
Carrickfergus
Danny Boy
Greensleeves
Lord of the Dance
Molly Malone
Ratlin' Bog
Spanish Lady (actually an Irish tune!)
Star of the County Down
The Foggy Dew
When Irish Eyes are Smiling
Whiskey in the Jar
***Please feel free to request songs that are not on my website Music List -- it is quite long, but not exhaustive! Therefore, it is very possible that l will know the song or songs you would like! ***
Influences and inspiration
Christina Tourin, founder of the International Harp Therapy Program, where we are trained in using the harp in a therapeutic way; and even in other settings such as a wedding! One of my brides told me that hearing the harp music as she came down the aisle helped her to relax.
Setup requirements
Umbrella for outdoor settings.