BIO

    Melody Tai (she/her) is an award-winning American harpist based in LA and NYC. She has played her harp on various stages in the U.S. and Europe, including at the Conservatory of Music in Paris and Crypto Arena in Los Angeles for the 2015 Grammy awards.

    Tai received her musical training primarily from Alexandra Perdew, Mei Lau, and Daniel Alfred Wachs. Over the years, she has won and been a finalist at many competitions including the International Tournier Concorso, International Celtic Harp Competition: Arpademia, Grandjany Memorial Competition, AHS and ASTA regional competitions, and Beverly Hills ACT-SO. She currently holds memberships in the American Federation of Musicians Local 47 and the American Harp Society.

    Originally from LA, Melody graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. degree in Sustainable Development. In her free time, she enjoys studying dance, reviewing artisanal plant milks, and visiting architectural wonders.


    SELECT PERFORMANCE REVIEWS

    “And dear Melody, you were the sublimity of the Septet itself; and the lushness and grace of Babbage's Dream. You will never need to do anything else in life, but play the harp! 

    God sent us an angel when you showed up and stepped up to play such challenging harp parts with true command.”

    Ivor Warren Francis
    American composer    “You are amazing!!! God has his hand on you. I'm looking forward to us working again....soon!”

    Usher Raymond IV
    American singer/ songwriter    “No words to say how happy I am for Melody Tai: she is an extraordinary and talented musician. I can only feel proud she chose a composition of mine [for presentation at a competition].”

    Adriano Sangineto
    Italian harpist/ composer


    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

    American Federation of Musicians, Local 47 (2015 – 2020, currently retired)

    American Harp Society (2008 – Present)


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