About the harpist
Meet Anya McRae, an experienced harpist and educator based in Chilliwack, British Columbia, dedicated to sharing the soothing vibrations, ethereal beauty, and transformative power of live harp music. Anya provides elegant live performances and personalized harp lessons throughout Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley. From weddings and celebrations to restorative therapeutic music, create unforgettable atmospheres with timeless harp melodies.
A lifelong passion for sound and resonance
From an early age, the soothing, angelic sound and resonant vibration of the harp completely captured Anya's heart. With decades of dedicated experience performing and teaching harp, piano, and music theory, she views music as a meaningful way to enrich lives—both for her audiences and herself. Whether interpreting classical masterpieces, Celtic melodies, contemplative Taizé hymns, or contemporary pop favourites, Anya brings warmth and artistry to every performance across British Columbia.
Tailored music for celebrations and healing
Every performance is thoughtfully curated to match the emotional atmosphere of the moment. For weddings and special events, music selections are carefully hand-picked alongside clients, and Anya even coordinates her gowns to harmonize with the event's colour theme. For palliative care, hospices, and healthcare settings, Anya offers therapeutic harp music that is intuitively improvised on-site, providing gentle comfort and serene relief through the healing presence of harp vibrations.
Mentorship and artistic growth
Beyond solo recitals and her recent adventures performing as a soloist and ensemble musician with the Vancouver Island Harp Ensemble, Anya is deeply passionate about music education. She approaches teaching as a true mentorship—cultivating disciplined work habits, personal well-being, self-confidence, and joyful self-expression in students of all ages. Through private instruction, she guides aspiring musicians to discover their own unique voice.
"Performing with the Vancouver Island Harp Ensemble and sharing music with audiences makes my soul sing. Music creates a space of peace, connection, and joy like nothing else."
Anya McRae, founder of HeartStrings Harp