Haute Harpist – Erica Messer

Erica performed on a children’s album I produced and I couldn’t be happier with her work!
She was very attentive to the details of her composition leading to a finished piece that was beautifully enchanting! Looking forward to maybe working with her again with the added quality of the new harp about to join her collection.

Erica is an amazing musician — not only does she offer a wide repertoire from classical to contemporary pieces on the harp, she is also one of the few harpists who sing, and beautifully! I heard her play and sing «Ring of Fire,» and it was simply incredible. Check out her numerous youtube videos, and you’ll become a fan right away. And in addition to being a first-​rate musician, she is very professional and a very warm and friendly person — a pleasure to have around. I cannot recommend her highly enough!

Due to circumstances beyond our control we were unable to use Erica, but the reason I am writing this review, is to say that while we were planning, talking, negotiating, she was very professional, responsive and great to work with. I wish we could have used her talents at my daughters wedding but again, we couldn’t…She was knowledgable, and even offered to learn new music for us. I am very disappointed we didn’t get to use her, but if you get the chance, I feel you should. :)

Hi I had Erica at my sons wedding and I must say she did a superb job. Everyone enjoyed the music and it was a great bonus to the wedding ceremony

Had the pleasure of working with Erica for our wedding. She nailed the song that I requested and I absolutely loved it! Very professional and responds quick for any questions. Received a lot of great compliments especially for the thousand years song that she played when I was walking down the aisle.

Erica did a wonderful job at my Christmas party. Her harp looked wonderful next to the Christmas tree and the music was beautiful. Erica was very diligent about planning and preparing. She is also very friendly and easy to work with.

Erica played for our wedding and she was simply amazing. From the very first contact Erica was helpful and had plenty of time for me. Her site helped me with my planning (I hardly ever get married) and music selection. She has a breadth of repertoire that made everybody at the ceremony and reception feel happy, including the kids. People came up to me to tell me how much they enjoyed Erica’s playing. Her style and presence was perfect for our intimate gathering, and lifted the entire experience.
Erica helped make our day very special and easy!

I recently had a chance to work alongside Erica at an event for wedding professionals. She was very friendly and appeared to know exactly what she was doing. It became apparent that she’s a great harpist as she successfully set the tone throughout the event. I know my go-​to now if I ever feel the need to hire a harpist!

I am a Minister and performed a wedding with Erica as the Harpist. It was outdoors and close to the beach on a lawn. I am happy to recommend Erica for any venue. She was on time, dressed appropriately, and played beautifully. This is exactly the kind of professional we all dream of having at our events. Thank you Erica for being part of this ceremony and making it lovely with your music.

Erica was great to work with for my wedding. She was on time, professional and personable. I would recommend her services and look forward to working with her again.

I hired Erica to work an open house for a huge property I was listing. She performed beautifully and added a wonderful element of surprise and delight to the experience. She was prompt, flexible, accommodating and easy to work with. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat. Thanks Erica!

I hired Erica to provide the music for my outdoor wedding in August 2012 in the San Jose Rose Gardens, and was very happy with her performance. She played beautifully, and the harp music was the perfect soundtrack in the garden setting. We (and the guests) loved that she played rock and pop songs while the guests were arriving and as they made their way out. It was a really fun addition to the traditional songs!
When I first contacted her she was very quick to respond, and asked for any special song requests so she could practice them before the wedding. She was very open and accommodating to my song selection. The day of, I didn’t get to talk to her (the bride is very busy that day, it turns out), but I noticed she was dressed very appropriate for the outdoor natural, colorful setting.
Some people said it was too quiet and hard to hear her in the back row, but I think that would have been solved with a better sound check before the ceremony.
I would recommend Erica, and I’d hire her again.