Meet Joanna Seiber

Hailed as “Tennessee’s Premier Harpist”, Joanna Seiber is a luxury wedding harpist, symphonic performer, and event musician based in Knoxville, Tennessee, and is known for delivering elegant, cinematic live music for weddings and high-end events across the United States and destination locations worldwide.

 Joanna brings over 20 years of harp performance experience to weddings, orchestral productions, corporate events, and specialty concerts.

She is based in West Knoxville, Tennessee, where she also runs a private music studio and teaching program.

Joanna has performed twice in the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall as principal harpist with the True North Symphonic Orchestra.

Her orchestral and touring career has included collaborations across the U.S. and internationally, with a focus on cinematic symphonic performances, worship productions, and contemporary orchestral works.

Joanna has performed and collaborated across major venues and productions including:

• Featured performances for the University of Tennessee, Carson-Newman University, Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra, and East Tennessee State University
• Contract performances with Dollywood
• Featured appearances on regional and national media outlets including People Magazine, Wedding Chicks, and VIP Knoxville
• Collaborations with composers and orchestrators for artists such as Kari Jobe, Matthew West, and Mark Hayes
• Featured soloist and ensemble performer in Knoxville symphonic and contemporary productions
• Recent highlights include performing in the Tennessee Theatre for a Star Wars concert, as well as participating in world premiere performances of major works including Dan Forrest’s Auld Lang Syne, featuring harp, and a new staging of Amazing Grace.
• Joanna also recently produced a large-scale concert featuring over 200 musicians at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Knoxville.

Joanna performs on a Lyon & Healy concert grand harp, an instrument that has toured internationally with its previous owner. Her playing style blends classical elegance with cinematic, contemporary, and emotional storytelling—making her especially sought after for luxury wedding ceremonies and experiential events.

Joanna is an active educator and studio director based in West Knoxville, Tennessee. She has built a private studio program that employs five professional instructors specializing in harp, piano, violin, and cello.

She holds over 20 years of harp experience and continues to mentor students seeking a professional career in music.

Joanna also studied music theory and composition through Berklee College of Music and holds a degree in Commercial Music from Liberty University.

Outside of performing, Joanna is deeply rooted in family life and creativity.

She lives in Knoxville with her husband, Anthony, their son Henry—born last November—and their golden retriever, Posie.

A former competitive figure skater, Joanna has recently returned to training with the goal of becoming a coach and inspiring the next generation of skaters.

When not performing or teaching, she enjoys hiking in East Tennessee and spending weekly coffee dates with her husband.

Joanna and her husband also share a background in modeling, having participated in international campaigns and European tours together.

Joanna is the founder of a growing live entertainment agency representing over 1,000 musicians across Nashville, Knoxville, and extending from New York to Miami. The agency provides curated ensembles for weddings, corporate events, luxury private events, and large-scale productions.

Joanna Seiber Entertainment has been featured in editorial and luxury wedding publications and continues to expand its roster of classical, jazz, country, and contemporary musicians.

From intimate wedding ceremonies in the Smoky Mountains to international symphonic stages, Joanna Seiber is recognized for delivering emotionally powerful, refined, and cinematic live harp performances that elevate every event.