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Chanah Ambuter, Harpist
- West Bloomfield, MI
- Harpist
- Travels up to 77 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Chanah Ambuter ("The Michigan Harpist") would be delighted to provide a blissful and elegant musical performance of professional quality.
With over 1,000 songs in her always-expanding repertoire, Chanah offers music across the genres of Classical, Celtic, Modern pop, Golden Oldies, Broadway, Jazz, Disney/Soundtrack, Holiday, Religious, World Genre(s), and Therapy. To hear samples of her recent performances, visit her website or YouTube channel.
Chanah has studied harp at The Juilliard School: Precollege Division, The University of Michigan, and the University of Illinois, culminating with her Master of Music in Harp Performance and Literature degree.
51 Reviews
I cannot recommend Chanah enough. Her communication was great up to and after the event, her playing was beautiful, and she went above and beyond when we had a speaker issue for our first and parent dance (non-harp) songs. If you're on the fence--don't be!
Harpist
Chanah is the best! Very friendly and flexible. She’s very talented and has a long list of songs she knows. My guests loved her and thought the music was beautiful.
This was such an elegant touch to my wedding reception!
Harpist
For our wedding on May 4, 2024, I researched and deliberated extensively on the type of music I would book. Music is such an integral part of any wedding. I found Chanah, and she made the decision so easy. She was amazing to work with on every level. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is one of the nicest, most genuine people I've ever met. Her rates were also very reasonable as I hoped she would be willing to play my entire event, which was approximately 5 hours long. All of my guests loved her and her performance, they continue to mention her months later. She curated a beautiful selection of music for our wedding, combining my partners and mines nerdy selections with classic melodies. I could not have been more pleased, and I would more than happily work with her again as well as recommend her to anyone looking for this service.
Harpist
Big thank yous to Chanah for making my wedding unforgettable! She was a gem to work with as we spent time curating the playlist for the big day. It was so touching to have our specially requested songs transformed into the most beautiful harp performance. I cannot recommend her enough for any event with the sheer level of talent she exhibits!
Harpist
Chanah is absolutely incredible and I could not recommend her more. Throughout the entire process she was extremely communicative, very helpful when it came to the logistics of the ceremony, always was super sweet, and on top of it all, SO TALENTED!!!! Chanah helped make our ceremony an absolute dream with her beautiful music and we will be recommending her to everyone we know :)
Harpist
Chanah was an absolute joy to work with! Her level of professionalism, communication and expertise is unmatched! Chanah performed at our Church ceremony and cocktail hour and we couldn't be happier! The harp is such a beautiful instrument and Chanah brought its beauty to life by creating a wonderful soundscape and bringing elegance to our special day. I was so excited to bring Chanah that I reached out to her before I even picked a wedding date!! After working with her, she easily became one of my favorite vendors for our wedding! I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much for bringing the beauty of the harp on our special day! You are the best!
Harpist
Very professional and a wonderful person to work with. She played beautifully and made the wedding an elegant affair! Highly recommend!
Harpist
Chanah was incredible. From the moment my guests saw her gorgeous harp sitting in the corner to the moment she left, we were enthralled. She is very collaborative with the music you would like to hear and very straight forward and accommodating. Having her incredible music be the backdrop to my party was one of the best decisions I had made for the night. It was relaxing and other-wordly almost.
Highly recommend!
Harpist
My now-wife and I could not be more grateful for Chanah and her harp. Chanah added a ton of color to our ceremony and made it feel like we were living the best movie ever! She was so easy and fun to work with in the lead up (we really didn't have a great idea on what songs and styles to pick and she educated us) and put on such a beautiful performance. She's an incredible musician, professional, and person, and I would urge anyone looking for music for their ceremony or event to reach out to her. We couldn't be more grateful!
Harpist
I first met Chanah when I contacted her to play at our 60th year of friendship Christmas party on December 3rd, 2023. She was open that day and was very excited to play for our event. Every time I contacted her since our initial communication she has been very willing to discuss any detail I needed her to answer. Just recently October 1st a friend from our group died and since she was the one who was paying for Chanah to play at our party her family decided to hire Chanah to play at her funeral reception. It was a pleasant surprise to see her and hear her play the harp. The music she played was very soothing and relaxing, making for an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. A job well done Chanah! Thank You for making the funeral luncheon more manageable with your music. We are all looking forward to December 3rd when you will be playing at our Christmas Party.
Harpist
It's not often you come across a vendor who cares about your event as much as you do, but Chanah is truly that. From our first conversations hitting it off over our mutual love of cats, to her genuine interest in learning and understanding South Asian culture and music, and her absolute professionalism and expertise through it all, Chanah is an absolute gem. She helped me navigate through her very detailed portfolio of available songs and was able to honor nearly every request I had. She took on the song requests I had and played the more beautifully than I've ever heard. She made great professional recommendations around logistics for maximizing the harp experience the day of, and was extremely flexible during the actual event. She checked in at appropriate times in the weeks leading up to the event and all around made me always feel comfortable and confident in my decision to work with her. All these factors would have made her a 10/10 vendor, but then she went even further above and beyond. My fiance and I are South Asian and while I'd always dreamed of having a harpist for our event, I especially wanted to feature some of the special South Asian songs I grew up with. Chanah committed to one of my choosing among the list of options I'd sent her, but two days before our event she surprised me and let me know she'd perfected 4 more of the South Asian songs to the harp, in addition to even watching some of the movies they came from. I was actually in tears hearing this music played during our event in a more beautiful way than I ever had before. Chanah is extremely skilled as a harpist and is an incredibly genuine and kind human being. I would work with her over and over and could not recommend her enough! Chanah, I've said this to you before and will say it again - you were the best part of our day, THANK YOU!!
Harpist
Chanah's music is absolutely beautiful. She is a true professional and responds very quickly. Gave great recommendations for song choices. If I could give her a ten star rating, I would!
Harpist
Chanah was amazing! Through the whole process, she was so kind, thoughtful, and talented. She has a massive repertoire and made suggestions based on what we liked; my husband (!) and I are self-professed nerds, so she played excerpts from Lord of the Rings, Skyrim, and all of that nerdy stuff as well as more traditional, classical music and it all sounded so beautiful.
Our guests were blown away and so were we; she completely elevated the feel of our cocktail hour and set the tone for the evening. It was so classy and elegant to mingle with our guests with beautiful harp playing in the background. Chanah was absolutely perfect and her performance was easily my favorite detail of the day!
Harpist
We hired Chanah to play the harp during our wedding ceremony and for a cocktail hour along with a violinist (Florina Georgia). Chanah was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was always responsive and easy to talk to during video calls. My wife and I even had a vision for some songs for our ceremony and Chanah was able to arrange a couple of custom pieces. We highly recommend Chanah for your future event.
Harpist
Chanah is such an amazing musician. Plus, she's very friendly, very helpful, and very motivated to make your special day even more memorable. My wife and I asked her to play a Yann Tiersen song, "Penn Ar Lann," when our fathers walked us down the aisle for our wedding. She played a beautiful rendition of the song and made our walks really special. We asked her to play classical music from her repertoire during cocktail hour and requested specific contemporary songs from her repertoire for dinner. Hearing "Montero" by Lil Nas X on the harp was a highlight! As a lesbian couple, it was important to us that our wedding vendors were LGBTQ+ affirming. Chanah was that and more. Thank you, Chanah!
Harpist
Chanah had a very diverse playlist. Very friendly & easy to talk to. She was excellent with children & allowed them to play her harp. Great addition to our event.
Harpist
Chanah is the perfect harpist to work with for any event. We had her for our wedding this past weekend, and she made our little backyard wedding feel like a dream! Chanah even went above and beyond when I had requested a collaboration with her and my brother, so he could play the violin when I walked down the aisle. Chanah pulled the arrangement, Cannon in D with a transition into How to Train Your Dragon (video on her YouTube channel), flawlessly in one rehearsal. Chanah arrived at our wedding looking so beautiful and elegant, and was even thoughtful enough to coordinate with our wedding coordinator so she matched our wedding theme (rose gold & pearls). Chanah was the very first vendor we booked for our wedding, and from her musicianship, professionalism, and energy, she was so amazing to work with. We really hope we can work with Chanah again in the future.
Harpist
Chanah did a beautiful job playing at my daughter's wedding. I would highly recommend her.
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Hello Susan,
Oh my gosh, it was an ABSOLUTE PLEASURE to play for you all! I actually got a bit misty-eyed during the ceremony.
It was an honor to bring your daughter's vision to life!
Chanah was an amazing harpist and so fun to work. We talk about how she is our favorite vendor. She worked with us to cultivate a beautiful ceremony and whimsical cocktail hour. My husband's favorite part of the night was when she played the Pokemon Theme song (which she learned exclusively for our wedding!!). She also knew that we were unable to be present for her entire performance and was kind enough to record and send us her performance so that we can listen to it for years to come. If you would like a whimsical, elegant wedding ceremony and party, look no further than Chanah Ambuter.
Harpist
Chanah was incredible!!! I wanted to walk down the aisle to Canon in D mixed with Love Story and she was able to arrange the perfect piece made just for me. I could not have dreamed of a better arrangement! We were able to FaceTime before our wedding to talk over all our song requests and preferences and decide the tone we wanted for her set. I am so grateful for all her hard work and know our guests loved hearing all the fun songs she played during cocktail hour! If I could give her ten stars I would, thank you Chanah for everything!
Harpist
My residents enjoyed you SO much. You even taught one of them a few chords! You really took our event to the next level. Thank you so much for the beautiful music and kindness ❤️
Working with Chanah was absolutely amazing. She is so pleasant, professional and it was a pleasure working with her. She was able to accommodate my requests and my custom song selections, even though I requested them last minute. She has such a diverse and extensive repertoire to chose from and she plays so elegantly.
Harpist
Chanah Ambuter, Harpist was a wonderful addition to our son and daughter-in-laws wedding. The sound for the processional was beautiful and impressive. She brings her own amplifier. She played background music through the cocktail hour for which we received many compliments! She was very prompt in responding to all our questions and she has a large list of music selections. Advance requests outside her repertoire can be made. She was an elegant addition to our wedding. We would highly recommend Chanah.
Harpist
It seems that Chanah can play just about any song on the harp. Her repertoire is HUGE and she plays ever song without missing a beat. She communicated often and made the experience of booking a musician very simple which I appreciated during what was a very busy time during wedding planning. I loved the elegance it brought to my wedding ceremony. Would recommend!!!
Harpist
Chanah was very professional, sweet, and super talented at my home event! The guests loved her beautiful golden harp and the songs that she played. Guests also enjoyed guessing what songs were being played and she didn't mind answering questions that the guests had for her. This was one of the best decisions made to create a memory of a lifetime especially as the world reopens and we reconnect with friends and family! Thank you Chanah for sharing your passion with the world! I would book you again in a heartbeat!
Celtic Music, Harpist
Chanah is extremely talented and a beautiful person, inside and out. I absolutely loved having her at our wedding!
Harpist
Beginning to end Chanah was absolutely involved and full of insight. Weddings being as unpredictable as they are, she gave me heads ups and made plans to ensure my daughters wedding moved along. My family is greatly appreciative of her services, work ethic, and personality.
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Hello Teyoune,
Thank you so much for the glowing review!!! Yes - if I've learned anything about weddings, it's that the best laid-plans often end up changing at the last minute! I really appreciated your understanding and flexibility as we worked together to make your daughter's day fabulous. I loved both custom song choices that she asked for, and have been playing them at my recent performances to great enthusiasm.
Wishing you and your family all the best!
Warmly,
Chanah
Chanah,
You are so amazing. Thank you for creating such a lovely ambiance during the party. Everyone loved your skills first and foremost and the music and energy you provided set the party to the next level. We could not have asked for a better performance. I will always keep you in mind for the future.
Thank you for everything. You are so sweet to also share the songs and some photos. Again thanks for everything and for fitting me in on such short notice. Appreciate you!
Harpist
Chanah is absolutely incredible! I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding night which hiring a harpist made it more special. She was on time, had great communication leading up to our special day and my guests were so happy with the beautiful songs played by Chanah. I highly recommend hiring her for your next event.
Harpist
Chanah Is such a delightful and accomplished harpist who played at our daughter’s outdoor wedding! Chanah is extremely easy to work with and she has a most delightful disposition!! She added a wonderful extra special touch to our daughters ceremony and the cocktail hour to follow! We happily recommend her and her musical talent!
Harpist
Chanah made our wedding and reception truly magical. Her music was beautifully played and she put much thought into every detail. She communicated with me for months prior to get it just right, and also checked with us before finishing up to see if we had any final requests to work in. She was incredibly professional and we received so many compliments on her music. I would highly recommend her as she added “that little something extra” to our ceremony and reception.
Michele and Jeff
Sept 6, 2020
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Harpist
We hired Chanah for my sister in law’s bridal shower and I cannot say enough wonderful things! She made everything so easy for us and allowed us to help choose the songs she played, discuss the theme so she could have ideas of the atmosphere, and easily have add ons such as a microphone and sound system/amplifier for the harp and to use for speeches during the event. She was also able to just do her thing with minimal direction from us which made things super easy and stress free from a planning perspective! She played BEAUTIFULLY and brought such an elegant, special atmosphere to the shower. She even sent us recordings of the songs she played after the event! We got so many compliments on her talent. She was also super sweet and really nice to talk to and plan with. I would definitely recommend her!
Harpist
Service was fantastic. Well organized, great music, very professional. Highly recommended.
Harpist
Proffesional, and an expert at her craft. You will never be disappointed with the performance Chanah gives. She made the wedding music complete. Thanks!
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Thank you, Dawn! It was a pleasure to play for you and your family! I hope you all have a wonderful beginning of happily-ever-after!
Sincerely,
Chanah
Chanah was absolutely amazing from the very start of our relationship to the end. It is rare that you meet someone that is artistically talented and capable at business transactions so it was a great pleasure for us to work with Chanah. She was detail oriented in the planning process and realistic about what she could provide for our guests. Worked diligently to create a theme that we loved, played like a dream at our wedding, and couldn't have been more of a delight to work with. We were so impressed with her. From the bottom of our hearts we thank you Chanah for adding so much beauty to our special day!
Celtic Music, Harpist
Chanah was perfect for our wedding. Not only is she an excellent musician, she is also easy to work with and makes the process easy at a time when you have a million details to work on.
Harpist
Chanah was everything we could have hoped for in a musician for our wedding! She is extremely professional and super friendly and consulting with her was so helpful in planning out our music for our ceremony! She has such great ideas and took our thoughts into account as well. We had a Disney/ film soundtrack themed wedding and she delivered perfectly by creating a truly magical experience through her music. We loved every bit of it! She has so much talent and her harp sound beautiful, especially outside in the open air! We could not have been happier with our choice. If we could do it again she would still be our top pick! Thank you Chanah!
Harpist
I came to Chanah with a dream of walking down to the aisle to music from my favorite video game, Legend of Zelda. Not only was she excited and accommodating, she already had a few pieces from the game in her repertoire. She was an absolute joy to work with from the consultation to the day of my wedding! The day of my wedding there was some mild weather mishaps (get the tent she offers, play it safe!) and she teamed up with DJ and made it work and it was beautiful! The songs were perfect (she created a beautiful playlist of songs we picked and that fit the mood and aesthetic of the wedding) and she even sent over all the digital copies of all the songs she played at our wedding after the fact, which was such a welcome surprise! I can not recommend her talents enough!
Harpist
Chanah was great to work with from the beginning. She was patient and her suggestions were exactly what I was looking for. She was responsive and easy to communicate with. And the harp added such a beautiful touch to our wedding in the woods. Everything was perfect! Thanks Chanah!
Harpist
Chanah was absolutely wonderful to work with! We let her create her own playlist for dinner, and she floored the guests! She was very professional even with a slight hiccup regarding payment. I would definitely recommend her and use her again myself
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Hello Amanda,
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I really appreciate it, and I loved working with you. I wish you both all the best, and hopefully our paths will cross again soon!
Sincerely,
Chanah
Working with Chanah for our wedding was easy and informative during a very busy time. She was sure to answer all of our questions and was proactive in assuring all of our desires were met. She was easy to work with, friendly and an excellent musician. She was well admired by all of our wedding guests as well. I would Highly recommend her for any performance requiring the elegance of a classical harp.
Harpist
Chanah was incredible to work with! She is responsive and professional. She brought such beautiful sounds to both our ceremony and a cocktail hour. Highly recommend!
Harpist
We are so happy that we had Chanah as our harpist for our wedding ceremony. She has such a large repertoire of music that we were able to choose from. We received so many compliments from our guests about the song selection and Chanah's playing. It really added a unique, fun touch to our ceremony. During the planning process she was so patient and helpful and it was clear she wanted to do whatever she could to make the day amazing for us. My only regret is that as the bride I didn't get to hear a lot of her playing. I definitely recommend hiring Chanah for your wedding!
Harpist
Chanah is an extremely talented and friendly person. She plays beautifully, has an ever expanding repertoire, and was accommodating with music requests to match our personality and personalize our wedding. Her YouTube channel added an extra level to picking out our music, --she is always uploading new videos to her vast library. So many guests came up to us to tell us how awesome she was!
Harpist
Chanah’s performance at our wedding was outstanding! I would highly recommend her! She is dependable, personable and extremely talented! And her Harp is a beautiful piece of art!
Harpist
My husband and I are SO happy we chose Chanah to play for our wedding ceremony! She was so sweet to work with from the beginning and played us a ton of songs so we could get an idea of what we wanted. She has serious talent!!! She was always patient with my questions as we went through the process of setting up the details and even helped me pick out "just in case" songs due to weather-related issues. The music was beautiful and made our ceremony extra special and unique. We received so many compliments from our guests! You literally cannot go wrong booking Chanah for your special event! Tip: I also utilized her YouTube channel to pick out songs; it's very helpful and she has a ton to choose from.
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Hi Hannah,
Oh my gosh! I am blown away -- thank you so much for the stellar review!
It was fantastic to work with you, too. It was so much fun picking out songs with you to build up a wedding soundtrack that was unique to you and Peter. I'm so glad that everything worked out and you got all your favorite songs!
Cheers!
~ Chanah
Chanah Ambuter's music was wonderful and she is a delight to work with. I would highly recommend her!
Harpist
Chanah is an amazing harpist. We hired her to provide music at my brother's memorial service and asked her to select what she felt was appropriate. She was amazing and I can't imagine the service without her. Kind and extremely professional, she helped us honor our brother in a very unique and special way. I cannot thank her enough.
Harpist
Response from Chanah Ambuter, Harpist:
Thank you, Elizabeth! It was truly an honor to play for you and your loved ones during this time of remembrance and reflection. I am overjoyed that I was able to bring the comfort and solace of the harp to you on this day. I hope the rest of the day was as filled with the companionship and love of your family, and that you have a joyous Holiday Season and New Year!
Chanah was absolutely amazing in helping us plan the right set of music for our wedding day. She was prompt, played beautifully, and even sent us the files after our big day.
I loved that I could preview a lot of her work on youtube and get a sense for what would feel best to us. Everyone who came to our wedding complimented her work...it was really a special element to our day.
Thanks, Chanah!
Harpist
Chanah was easy to talk to, and an amazing harpist with a wide range of songs. My ceremony was beautiful with her playing. She even played some for the Reception. I would love to recommend her for your wedding.
Harpist
Chanah arrived on time and played beautifully. The music was a commemoration to our forty years of marriage. Chanah was very professional and everyone truly enjoyed her music.
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English, French
What to Expect
The harp is one of those instruments that sparkles in any capacity: timeless elegance, Old World majesty, serene peace, and cheerful jubilation!
Music is expression, and whether you love the elegant classics, or gravitate towards the tender song that brings back the memories, or you're on the cutting edge and want that tune that just hit youtube, your event should be an expression of what you envision! I enjoy working with you to create a unique playlist to strike just the right note.
I have played for a private anniversary party, and for weddings with over 800 guests. I can offer amplification, outdoor equipment, and up to 5 hours of music!
Get in touch with me to discuss what your vision is for your day!
About
Dreaming of the harp? Enjoy a blissful musical experience tailored to your event, bringing the brilliance, elegance, and majesty of the Harp to your day!
My primary harp is a lovely Gilded Iris (Limited Edition) in rosewood and 24-carat gold, and a luxurious, world-class sound. My repertoire includes Classical, Celtic, Modern pop, Golden Oldies, Broadway, Jazz, Disney/Soundtrack, Holiday & Religious, and Garden-theme music.
I began harp lessons at 11 years old, continuing with studies at the Juilliard Pre-College, Univ. of Michigan, and Univ. of Illinois, and culminating with my Master of Music in Harp Performance and Literature.
Get in touch to book a consultation or reserve your date!
Additional Booking Notes
My harp is equipped with an internal microphone and can connect to a battery-powered/wireless Bose amplifier to magnify the harp's sound for gatherings of up to 250 people, or connect directly to a DJ's amplifier for a grander occasion!
There may be additional set-up requirements if the event will be outdoors, in order to protect my instrument from:
- Temperatures outside the manufacturer's recommendation
- Precipitation
- Direct sunlight
- Soil, gravel, dirt, etc
I personally offer (optional) equipment for rental to help make having the harp at your outdoor event everything you envision!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
June 22, 2024 • 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
January 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 04, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Engagement |
August 18, 2023 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Birthday Party |
July 28, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 17, 2022 • 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 27, 2022 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 17, 2022 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Holiday Party |
January 16, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
July 24, 2021 • 11:00am - 12:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 30, 2021 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 26, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 04, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 08, 2020 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 25, 2020 • 10:30am - 3:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 14, 2020–February 15, 2020 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Wedding Reception |
September 21, 2019 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Wedding Ceremony |
March 23, 2019 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 09, 2017 • 11:00am - 12:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2016 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
October 16, 2016 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 30, 2016 • 1:00pm - 3:30pm | Baby Shower |
Team
Violinist (optional) | Harp and violin duet |
Setup Requirements
Bose Amplifier (Optional)
Harp amplification equipment (optional)
Amplifier for speakers/wedding couple (optional)
Outdoor protective equipment for harp (Optional)