Harp Enchantment

I am a professional harpist residing in San Diego. I have had the wonderful opportunity to play for a variety of weddings throughout the years with each setting unique and beautiful. Some of these venues include; the sea, beaches, gardens, churches, forests, zoos, cliffs, hotels, golf courses, private homes, vineyards, castles…With an average of 4 weddings a month, I’m confident that you will be pleased to have me play at your wedding!

I have put together custom packages that include suggested music selections for the different parts of your wedding, including the prelude, processional, recessional & postlude as well as cocktail hour/reception. I also provide beautiful ambience music for your bridal shower, engagement party and rehearsal dinner.

Testimonials:

“Dear Sonia,
I wanted to express to you how absolutely BEAUTIFUL and ROMANTIC your music was. When I heard Canon in D and saw the bridal party walking down the aisle.... *sigh* such a beautiful moment! But when I heard MY song.... I couldn't help myself… your music truly touched my heart. It was incredible. The guests were blown away by your talent as well! Thank you for making our special day!”                                                                                                 
~Julia Chepak Ayala (Bride)

“Dear Sonia,                                                                                                            
You have truly enriched our happiness with your thoughtful gift. Thank you for giving us a lasting memory of your kindness and generosity. Thanks for the beautiful harp playing!”                       
~Amy and Caleb Katenbach (Bride & Groom)

“Thank you so much for playing the harp at our wedding! I just love the sound of the harp. I received so many compliments on your behalf.”

~Shannon McPhate (Bride)

 The Signal’s Margie Clark writes, “Sonia Olivas cast her own magical spell as the music seemed to bounce off of her finger tips as the flowing melodies moved from the pensive, deeper   tones of the Nocturne, to the brighter, playful notes of the barcarolle”.


Education: I have earned my B.A. degree in Music from California State University of Northridge with a post baccalaureate emphasis on Early Childhood Education. I have also attended Southern California Conservatory of Music. I have had the privilege of studying under the expert tutelage of such talents as Grant Horrocks (Academic Director of Southern California Conservatory of Music), Maria Casale (graduate of Juilliard school of Music), Susan Allen (California Arts Institute faculty), Alfredo Rolando Ortiz (internationally acclaimed Paraguayan Harpist), Michael Rado (San Francisco Opera Theatre), Stella Castelluci (renown pop and jazz harpist), Ellie Choate (New California Conservatory faculty) and Carolyn Sykes (Pacific Harps) to name a few.