Melody Makers Podcast

The harp entered this accountant’s world later in life in an unusual way. Now she is a familiar and welcome sight at the Atlanta hospital where she has blessed countless patients and staff with her harp music for the past 27 years. Angi Bemiss’ stories and insights into clinical music make this episode delightful and entertaining!

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Angi’s Website: www.simplytheharp.com

Angi’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

Lois Colin was a cruise ship harpist for many years. She also directed the Westchester Harp Ensemble, for whom she began writing music.

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Lois’ Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

Colin Harp Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

About Colin Harp Music: Due to the Colin family’s close connection with Lucile Lawrence, Lois’ father, Charles Colin, originally published many Carlos Salzedo, Dewey Owens, Samuel Pratt, and Rosalie Pratt books. After her father passed, the publishing company went to Lois’ brothers, and they gave the harp department to their two sisters. As her sister was uninterested, Lois reactivated and renamed the publishing company “Colin Harp Music.”

Rhett Barnwell is a Georgia harpist and composer, known for his beautiful playable arrangements. He managed the Atlanta Harp Center for several years and is a major voice in the liturgical harp movement.

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Rhett’s Website: www.seraphimmusic.com

Rhett’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

Arranging for Folk Harp (Kim Robertson): folkharp.com

Stephanie Bennett is a Los Angeles harpist whose involvement in the entertainment industry is extensive and international.  She has performed on movie soundtracks, in front of dignitaries and TV audiences, and with diverse singers and bands.

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Stephanie's Website: www.harpworld.com

Stephanie's Original Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

Stephanie's Arrangements on Melody’s: folkharp.com

3's a Chord on Melody's: folkharp.com

Dan Reiter was principal cellist with the Oakland Symphony for many years.  It was there he met his wife, harpist Natalie Cox.  Dan writes and transcribes music for both solo harp and mixed duos and trios of harp with flute and cello.

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Dan and Natalie’s Website: www.nataliecoxharps.com

Dan’s Music on Melody’s: folkharp.com

Dan's Music on Afghan Press: afghanpressmusic.com

Cindy Horstman was classically trained and then forged her own path in the jazz harp world with award-winning compositions.  She now shares her distinctive style with harpists worldwide through arranging workshops and the “Play along with Cindy” YouTube series. 

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Cindy's Website: cindyhorstman.com

Cindy's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

Anna Dunwoodie is very active in the harp community in her homeland of New Zealand. She was instrumental in starting the Harps Aotearoa Foundation and launching Harp Fest New Zealand.

-Gretchen Monson, Host, for Melody’s and Afghan Press

Anna's Website: www.annadunwoodie.co.nz

Anna's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

Julia's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

Rachel's Website: happystringmusic.com

Rachel's Music on Melody's: folkharp.com

Christa's website: www.christagrix.com

Christa's music on Melody's: folkharp.com