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Heavenly harp music in San Diego since 1987
San Diego, Orange, Riverside counties
Travel area: Within 300 miles See details
Naomi was absolute gem to work with! She is thoughtful, experienced, and incredibly kind. We received so many compliments about her from our wedding guests and would recommend her to anyone who is looking to work with an amazing musician who will go out of her way to make your wedding day feel extra special. Thank you, Naomi!
Ashley A.
5.0
Excellent and talented harpist and also the sweetest woman! Was such a pleasure working with her. She made my wedding day feel extra magical.
Faith C.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Harpist Naomi Alter is a wedding musician based out of Carlsbad, CA, who specializes in playing the harp. Naomi is an experienced and passionate professional who loves providing her musical stylings to all manner of celebrations. A talented and versatile professional, she can provide both instrumental and vocal performances, depending on her clients’ personal preferences.
Naomi is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory, and she has more than 30 years of experience to her name. She also has many years of expertise performing as a concert soloist with a number of orchestras. Her dedication to the craft means that she is well placed to do justice to a range of diverse expectations. She is more than delighted to complement wedding celebrations with the unique sound of the harp, and she can easily adapt to accommodate couples’ musical tastes.
Harpist Naomi Alter can perform at wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, cocktail hours, receptions, and more. She can also perform indoors or outdoors, and she can amplify her harp and vocals to suit the setting. Classical music, country hits, and modern chart-toppers can all be given unique renditions by Harpist Naomi Alter. This would surely make her an ideal choice for couples who want an eclectic mix of musical entertainment.
Woman-owned Business
39+ years in business
Speaks English
Just me
Details
Instruments
Harp
Vocals
Music Genres
Classical
Country
Folk
Jazz
Persian
Pop
World Music
Music Services
Live Music
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Rehearsal Dinner
Welcome Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Cocktail Hour
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2024.
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The harpist was professional, communicative, and highly reliable, providing thoughtful prep and song recommendations. Her beautiful, versatile playing for the ceremony and cocktail hour created a magical, elegant atmosphere praised by guests. She accommodated requests, sight-read music, and comes highly recommended.Review photos
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Kendyl N
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5.0
5/06/2025
Naomi is stellar, all the way around. Her beautiful presence and music added so much magic to our wedding day, and our ceremony just wouldn't have been the same without her. Having...
Naomi join us was one of the best decisions that we made during our wedding planning process. So much love to you, Naomi!! <3
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 05/06/2025
Thank you so much dear Kendyl, what an honor to be there with you all at Secluded Gardens ...
on your special day! Gratefully, Naomi :)
Ashley A
5.0
9/06/2026
Naomi was absolute gem to work with! She is thoughtful, experienced, and incredibly kind. We received so many compliments about her from our wedding guests and would recommend her ...
to anyone who is looking to work with an amazing musician who will go out of her way to make your wedding day feel extra special. Thank you, Naomi!
Any questions?
Faith C
5.0
8/14/2026
Excellent and talented harpist and also the sweetest woman! Was such a pleasure working with her. She made my wedding day feel extra magical.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 08/14/2026
Thank you, Faith,
For your sweet words and for the privilege of being a part of your glori...
ous Big Day!
With gratitude and appreciation, Naomi
Abby M
5.0
5/31/2026
Naomi was professional, well-prepared, and a fantastic harpist. She prepped with us beforehand to find out exactly what songs we wanted for our ceremony, during the pre-ceremony ti...
me, and afterwards. She nailed every detail down to the glissando when we shared our first kiss as husband and wife! We would highly recommend Naomi!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 08/14/2026
Thank you so much Abby! What a beautiful, memorable special day! We were shielded by cloud...
s all day, but when I played Here Comes the Sun for your exit, the sky opened up and brilliant sunshine lit up the sky... Right on cue!
With warmest wishes for a very Bright Future, Naomi :)
Daniela W
5.0
10/22/2025
Naomi was wonderful to work with! She's a literal Disney fairy godmother who makes your dreams come true. Her playing is so beautiful and completely elevated our day :) Everyone co...
mmented on how beautiful the ceremony was because of her. Can't recommend her enough, she is also so helpful in song recommendation!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 11/01/2025
Dear Daniela, your kind words are so heartwarming! Thank you so much, and for me to know t...
hat everything went so beautifully as planned is wonderful! Wishing you a lifetime of loving adventures, together! Naomi XO
Alexis A
5.0
10/16/2025
We absolutely loved having Naomi at our wedding! From the start, she impressed us with her promptness, professionalism, and incredible creativity. What really stood out was her tho...
ughtful attention to detail—she even asked about our dress code to make sure her performance perfectly suited the occasion. Her presence was so warm and engaging that she felt like a guest of honor herself. Truly a delight to work with, and we can’t recommend her highly enough!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 11/01/2025
Dear Alexis, You have overwhelmed me with your sweet words! I can't thank you enough for t...
he great honor of being there for the two of you on your incredible Big Day! Always Musically Yours, Naomi XO
Masara I
5.0
10/03/2025
Naomi and Randall were phenomenal! The communication and prep with Naomi leading up to the wedding date was so helpful, she always made herself available for a video chat and was s...
uper prompt with her email responses. The day of the wedding they did my ceremony and cocktail hour music and it was incredible and I got positive feedback from all my guests!!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 10/08/2025
Dear Masara, Violinist Randall and I had a blast getting to know your favorite songs and g...
iving them our all on your awesome wedding day! It gave an extra dimension of heavenly beauty to your already-perfect day! Always Grateful, Harpist Naomi Alter :)
Jessica C
5.0
6/05/2025
Naomi is an absolute joy to work with. Her music can only be described as heavenly and added the perfect touch of class to our ceremony. She was extremely helpful in the planning p...
rocess and is very knowledgeable on how many songs you will need to fill your time perfectly. Her upbeat personality and willingness to go above and beyond to find the perfect songs for you made every meeting enjoyable.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 09/02/2025
Dear Jessica,
Your kindness is so very appreciated! It was a joy to work together on your ...
beautiful music program, and especially the Miyazaki songs were fun to learn and play. In the middle of the Japanese Friendship Garden you can't miss, with such beautiful surroundings and peaceful ambience! Happiness always, Naomi :)
Diane T
5.0
5/07/2025
We hired Naomi as the harpist for our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and could not have been happier! Her beautiful music made the perfect soundtrack to a special moment that w...
e will cherish forever. Naomi was extremely communicative and easy to work with throughout the process from start to finish. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a harpist for their wedding!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 09/02/2025
Thank you so much dear Diane, it was so fantastic to watch your procession float down the ...
aisle to "Birds of a Feather" and "Dreams"! All beautiful music for your perfect day! With warm wishes always, Naomi :)
Natalie A
5.0
3/16/2025
We were fortunate to have Naomi play the harp at our wedding. Her music was beautiful! We received many compliments from our guests. Naomi is a true professional. She was very comm...
unicative and easy to work with. We would highly recommend Naomi!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 05/06/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! Wishing you both all the best in the future, Naomi ...
:)
Kaitlynn N
5.0
2/18/2025
Thank you Naomi for making our elopement in Balboa Park special. Your music was gorgeous and we are so glad we had the opportunity to walk down the aisle to it! Love the Nuckles
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 02/19/2025
Thank you, dear Kaitlynn! You looked glorious in your embroidered floral veil. It was very...
fun for me to play your special song requests on this Amazing Day! Warmest Wishes from Naomi :)
Richard Y
5.0
12/31/2023
Truly amazing. Having Naomi as our live entertainment was the best decision we ever made. The guests loved the ambiance created by her and being able to focus on her music during t...
he ceremony got us out of our heads. Hearing our favorite songs on a harp was like a fairytail. She was kind, professional and was able to accommodate every song request ! She can sight read and play literally everything! definitely keeping her in mind for all our future events that need that extra spark !
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 12/31/2023
Dear Richard, So grateful for your kind words and for the honor of being there for you two...
! It felt like we turned the clock back in that beautiful winery setting, with decor full of nostalgia! Wishing you both all the best that life can offer, Naomi :)
Paul S
5.0
10/30/2023
Naomi is extremely professional and reliable.
Her song options provide several choices.
Naomi provides all the steps to choose songs and preview songs through a personal virt...
ual call.
The harp playing added a perfect level of elegance.
Naomi played the wedding ceremony and dinner and was perfect in song choices and timing of the wedding party entrances.
This is my second time experiencing Naomi’s music and I will continue to call on her for future events.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 10/31/2023
Thank you so much, Paul, it was wonderful to be a musical part of your unforgettable Big D...
ay! Keep on glowing, as you both are! With warm wishes and always
Musically Yours, Naomi :)
Jessica W
5.0
9/26/2023
Naomi played at our wedding and her music is breathtaking! She was so friendly and kind during the planning process. She accommodated our every need and we are picky people! She ev...
en looked up a song that my husband really wanted for his entrance and was able to quickly learn it and play it for him. I enjoy listening to the songs of today played on classical instruments and she does this so well. If you do too stop reading this and hire her now!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 09/26/2023
Dear Jessica,
So very glad to read that all went wonderfully on your Special Day!! You are...
so kind. The view was spectacular on the 34th floor, as we felt like we were flying with joy! Wishing you life's best always as you journey together, Naomi Alter XXOO
Jane W
5.0
9/13/2023
Naomi provided the background music for our wedding and cocktail hour. She was so easy to work with, and a great communicator, and her music recommendations were excellent.
Her m...
usic was beautiful and perfect! It added that little bit of extra sparkle that made the event special.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 09/14/2023
Dear Jane, thank you so much for your kind words! It was a great joy to participate in you...
r special day of renewing your vows and strengthening your unbreakable bond of love. Thank you again for this great privilege and honor, Naomi :)
Thao N
5.0
9/02/2023
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing Naomi's exceptional harp performance at my wedding, and I must say, it was truly enchanting. As a real estate agent in San Diego who val...
ues professionalism and a passion for one's craft, I was thoroughly impressed by Naomi's dedication to her art. Her responsiveness and valuable input throughout the wedding planning process demonstrated her commitment to making the event truly special. Her passion for playing the harp shone through in every note she played, creating a magical atmosphere that perfectly complemented the wedding's ambiance.
One of the standout qualities of Naomi's performance was her incredible talent. Her mastery of the harp was evident in every melody she produced, and it was clear that she had honed her skills over years of dedicated practice and performance. As a fellow professional in a different field, I appreciate the level of expertise that Naomi brought to the table. Moreover, Naomi's professionalism was exceptional. She not only played the requested songs flawlessly, including popular hits like Taylor Swift, but she also did so with grace and poise, adding a touch of elegance to the event. In conclusion, I highly recommend Naomi to anyone seeking a harpist for their special occasion. Her responsiveness, passion, talent, and professionalism make her a standout choice. She truly made my wedding a memorable and enchanting experience, and I have no doubt that she can do the same for any event. Naomi is a true gem in the world of harpists, and I would gladly work with her again in the future.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 09/03/2023
Dear Thao,
Congratulations!! I am humbled by, and so very grateful for your over the top b...
eautiful comments on my performance. Wishing you both joy and many happy adventures every day.......happily ever after!
Mirs B
5.0
8/24/2023
Naomi is a very talented musician. We hired her for our wedding last Sat and transformed the ceremony to something magical. She was very professional, very attentive & responsive ...
to our questions. She even recommended more songs for the church ceremony. We highly recommend Naomi Alter!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 08/24/2023
Dear Miriam, It was wonderful to be a part of your beautiful ceremony! and obvious that yo...
u took the time and care to plan every detail over the year and a half of preparation. I felt so happy to give additional music suggestions, to add even more variety for the two of you. Thank you for your kind words!
With warm wishes for a happy future together!! Naomi :)
Katrina M
5.0
7/01/2023
Naomi was amazing for our wedding. She even learned the song that I wanted to walk down the aisle to. She has so much skill and professionalism that everything went smoothly. She h...
elped make it a day we will never forget. Her pricing is so fair and you can tell she does it because she’s passionate. She is a reliable vendor that you won’t have to worry about. I feel like her videos don’t do her playing justice. Thank you so much for your hard work Naomi!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 08/24/2023
Dear Katrina,
You are so kind to say these lovely things! Will never forget when your Spec...
ial Day arrived and the rain came pouring down! That did not dampen anyone's spirits, as everything went so well and it was a great indoor celebration. Thank you again, and wishing you a lifetime of loving adventures together! Naomi :)
Christina G
5.0
1/03/2023
Naomi provided beautiful music for our ceremony and she was just the sweetest!! We had no idea what music selections we wanted and she helped us plan that out, she is very experien...
ced and has a wide variety of choices. She will even learn new music if you have a special song in mind. I highly recommend Naomi for your wedding or event !
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 01/03/2023
Thank you so much for being so kind, Christina! Actually the honor was all mine to be ther...
e on the military base, among our country's true heroes. Thank you so much for this rare privilege, and wishing you and yours success in every endeavor!
Ritesh S
5.0
11/29/2022
We were thrilled to have met Naomi and have her as a part of our special day. Everyone commented on the quality and visual appeal of her music, the instrument itself and the calm a...
nd happy ambience it produced. We would definitely recommend Naomi if you are planning to have a harpist at your wedding.
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 11/29/2022
Thank you, Ritesh, it was my great pleasure to give that special touch to your already bea...
utiful wedding! Many congratulations to you both!
Erica R
5.0
11/28/2022
Naomi was absolutely amazing!!!! She worked with me prior to the wedding to select the music and it was really beautiful! Naomi was prompt, professional and gave great suggestion...
s! I would highly recommend!
Response from Harpist Naomi Alter on 11/28/2022
Thank you for those very kind words, Erica! It was an honor to be there for you two on thi...
s special Big Day, thank you so much!
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