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An Instrument of Elegance. A Presence Beyond Music.

Master Harpist

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Luxury Harp Music for Unforgettable Celebrations

MORE THAN MUSIC

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WEDDINGS | CORPORATE | PRIVATE EVENTS | MEMORIALS

With over two decades of elite performance experience, luxury harpist Erica Messer is among the most sought-after San Francisco harpists in the Bay Area. Her work is not simply musical—it is experiential. Drawing from classical training, deep intuition, and an unspoken understanding of emotional nuance, this Bay Area wedding harpist crafts immersive soundscapes for life’s most meaningful moments.

Reserved for clients who value discretion, beauty, elegant live music, and a heightened standard of presence, Erica offers live harp music that transforms any event into something unforgettable.

WEDDINGS · CORPORATE · PRIVATE EVENTS · MEMORIALS

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An Instrument of Elegance, A Sound of Grace

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weddings

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Preferred Performer

Erica did a fantastic job as my harpist at SF City Hall! She was an absolute pleasure to work with—responsive, kind, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful. Erica also went above and beyond by learning multiple cultural songs just for my ceremony, making
Erica is a true professional. Erica was punctual and was prepared for her day at the DoubleTree By Hilton Newark-Fremont. Erica was able to read the room and feel the vibe and play music that was room appropriate. We received so many compliments on h
Erica has a beautiful talent! She is a gem to work with as well, very detailed and responsive. I look forward to the next event we get the pleasure of having her here. — Brennan A.
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Help Make an Impact

When you reserve Erica for your event, you’re not only inviting elegance into your day—you’re also making space for compassion. A portion of every booking is thoughtfully tithed to Wolfie’s Wish, a mission-driven organization supporting pet loss grief and emotional healing.

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