Exceeding expectations. Cultivating relationships.
Weddings/Events
Specializing in harp and piano
Lessons
Piano lessons for beginner to intermediate students
Accompaniment
Piano accompaniment for vocalists and instrumentalists
About Marissa

My love of music started at age 4, when I would come home, sit at the piano, and pick out any new songs I'd heard. My parents quickly signed me up for piano lessons before my 5th birthday. Over the years, I loved to pick up any new instrument I could get my hands on, but the piano, harp, and violin were the three that stuck most.
Throughout my life, I have been blessed with numerous opportunities to grow, learn, and share the gift of music. During my first year of piano lessons, my dad started taking me to nursing homes to play for residents, a tradition that continued for my siblings and myself for many years. Perhaps it was in these places that I first understood the joy of bringing a smile to others' through music. During middle school and high school, I joined orchestras and choirs, performed at competitions, began teaching piano, accompanied other musicians, and started playing at events and weddings. Throughout my musical career, my favorite times have been playing at my church, making music with my sisters and brothers, and taking full advantage of any empty house or room that allows me to play as loudly as I like.
I now specialize in playing the harp and piano and weddings and events, providing piano accompaniment at competitions and other events, and teaching piano to children and school-age students.

Repertoire
While my repertoire is nearly unlimited, here are a few samples of pieces that I often play on the harp. Please keep in mind that I love working with clients to play any specific songs you may desire for your wedding or event!
Classics:
Largo- Dvorak
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring- J.S. Bach
Prelude No. 1- J.S. Bach
Sheep May Safely Graze- J. S. Bach
Theme From Sonata- Mozart
Air- Monteclair
Wedding Music:
Bridal March- Wagner
Trumpet Tune- Purcell
Processional- Wood
Canon in D- Pachelbel
Trumpet Voluntary- Purcell
Popular:
A Thousand Years- Perri/Hodges
I Will Follow You Into the Dark- Gibbard
Here Comes the Sun- Harrison
I Won't Give Up- Mraz/Natter
Musicals/Classic Love Songs:
All I Ask of You- Webber
Close to You- Bacharach
Candle on the Water- Kasha/Hirschhorn
Angel- McLach
Fields of Gold- Sting
Hymns:
It Is Well With My Soul- Bliss
The Lord is My Shepherd- Barnwell
Folk:
Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon
The Galway Piper
Scottish Air
Other Favorites:
Butterfly Waltz- Crain
Reverie- Robson
Menuet- Andres
Angel's Hymn- Barnwell
Hymne- Vangelis
Gavotte- Andres
My goal is to exceed your expectations for service while also cultivating personal relationships and providing music or instruction that fits your needs.
Reviews
Kimberly L.
"I've never been the girl that planned her wedding day since she was a child, but I did always know that I wanted a harpist. I'm so glad that I found Marissa!! She helped me create the perfect day for me and my husband. She was always responsive and our guests were impressed! I highly recommend her for your event."
Cindy E.
"Marissa did a wonderful job at my daughter's wedding. From the time she took with her, guiding her through the choice of music that would make the day special, to the actual event- she really helped make the day special. I would highly recommend her."
Hannah B.
"Marissa did a phenomenal job at our wedding this weekend! We have gotten so many compliments from our guests on how great it was to have her be a part of our ceremony. She was easy to work with, learned songs just for our ceremony, and was willing to stay for a little longer to help fill a time gap when we had a problem with our DJ. Having her as part of our ceremony was by far one of my favorite parts of the wedding! Thank you Marissa!"
Amanda D.
"I wanted a harp to play at my wedding so I asked Marissa if she would. The music was gorgeous and was just what I wanted. She has some serious talent and was so flexible when working with us! So glad I asked her to add her touch!"
Christie Y.
"Marissa played the piano at my wedding and did an amazing job! She is a very talented musician and a great person to work with!"
Marisol E.
"We got to listen to Marissa play the harp at a local coffee shop, and it was so beautiful & lovely! Our 11 month old daughter was so calm and relaxed as she was listening to Marissa play, as were we! Such a peaceful sounding instrument, and Marissa plays it with such skill!"
Miranda M.
"Marissa played at my wedding and she was very professional. The whole process of working with her leading up to the wedding was nothing but pleasant and she plays so beautifully. I’m so happy I chose to go the route of a harp instead of music playing through a speaker!"
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Let's chat about your wedding, event, or lessons! I look forward to hearing from you.
Marissa Finch Music