Emily Harpist is a well-known YouTube star, musician, online content creator, and social media personality who has built a strong following through her engaging performances and creative use of music technology. As a talented performer, entertainer, artist, instrumentalist, and harpist, she has gained widespread recognition for her popular YouTube channel, emilyharpist, which has successfully reached over 650,000 subscribers. One of the standout aspects of her content is her unique approach to blending traditional harp music with modern tech, often showcasing how the harp can be connected to various music technology devices in fun and innovative ways.
Before rising to fame, Emily began her musical journey in 2001 when she first started playing the harp. Her passion and dedication led her to pursue higher education at CUNY Hunter College, where she graduated from the prestigious Muse Scholar Program. In addition to her solo work, Emily has been collaborating with her partner, Russel Fro, on a variety of creative projects, including film and video game scores that highlight their shared artistic vision and musical synergy.
She made appearances as a featured musician in the 2023 Dreamworks film Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, showcasing her unique musical talents. In addition, she took on the role of composer for the 2023 short film Heavenly Vessel, further highlighting her versatility in the world of music. Throughout her channel, she has introduced a variety of tech products, such as a modular synth and a chroma console. What makes her content especially engaging is how she demonstrates the impact these tools have on the sound and style of her harp playing, blending traditional instruments with modern technology.