About
The Harpist
Sophia Hobbs
My harp journey started at five years old when I heard someone play “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” on the harp, which was in my mind, a masterpiece. I was enthralled with its beauty and, after two years of Piano, I began playing at age seven.
After 11 plus years of training, I studied music at Palm Beach Atlantic University. I grew up playing in the Naples Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and performed in the Symphony at my University, but my primary professional focus has been weddings and events. While I lived in Florida I performed at venues such as the Breakers Palm Beach, the Biltmore Miami, the Ritz Carlton in Naples, and consistently for restaurants and country clubs.
The highlight of any wedding is when kids come up afterwards wanting to touch the harp. I see the same fascination in their eyes that I also had when I first heard the harp played. Teaching is a natural outflow of my desire for the joy of harp music to be passed to others of any age or prior musical skills.
I now live in Roswell (Atlanta), Georgia with my husband, Wesley, and baby girl, Audrey.
The Suzuki Method
The Suzuki Method is a tried and true music curriculum and teaching philosophy started by the Japanese violinist, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, in the mid-20th century. Some of the basic principles emphasized in the Suzuki method include listening, repetition, encouragement, and parent involvement.
I walk each student through all five Suzuki harp books which strategically help students learn varying techniques and skills, all while building a beautiful repertoire of refined pieces that take you or your child from beginner to college performance level harp playing.
Testimonials
"Our residents were enthralled with Sophia and her performance. We had to bring extra chairs into the lounge because so many residents wanted to stay to hear her play. Sophia was punctual, communicated well prior to the event to make sure she understood exactly what kind of music I wanted for the event and was incredibly kind to all our residents who wanted to visit with her and ask her many questions after her performance."
Danielle Hiscutt
"Excellent Music for our event"
Nancy Russell
"She plays contemporary music as well as classical music. I can’t say enough about her. I will add…she added so much to the ceremony and cocktail hour. I would include her to your next event with confidence!!"
Patty Deneen
Why use the name
House of Harp?
A house is a structure that makes it possible to easily share meals together, create, have fun, rest, and work hard.
Similarly to the many things that a house can be used for, I see the potential and capacity for how the harp can be used for endless creative outlets. This is true whether it is teaching a child how to play their first song, looping music for recordings, playing in a hospital for hospice care, music therapy, a beach wedding, playing for a Christmas party at a retirement village, or performing a concerto with a symphony.
Just as a house should be a place of safety to grow, learn, and thrive, I desire my students to feel that same way while being creative with their skills and talents.
Harp is also symbolic of worship. So in other words, I pray for my husband and I to have a House filled with “Worship.” God can be so glorified when we “Make a joyful noise” (Psalm 100:1).
Harp Through the years
