Liann Cline

Harp Instructor

Liann Cline is an NYC-based harpist and private harp instructor. She is a versatile artist, capable of navigating big bands, classical orchestras, and contemporary new music ensembles with equal vigor and enthusiasm.

She has performed with myriad ensembles including the Chelsea Symphony, the Grammy-winning 8-Bit Big Band, Rufus Wainwright, Queer Urban Orchestra, Broadway Sinfonietta, Connecticut Symphonic Winds, Wavefield Ensemble, Shahkar Bineshpajooh, Gateway Classical Music Society, Camerata Notturna, Dell’Arte Opera Ensemble, Regina Opera Company, Litha Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra at Shelter Rock. 

Outside of the concert hall, she provides solo harp services for weddings and other special events. She previously performed afternoon teas at the St. Regis New York, as well as held the position of resident harpist at the Grand Hotel on Michigan's Mackinac Island from 2017 through 2021. Liann can be heard on the Original Concept Album Recording of Kalevala The Musical, as well as Clayton G Williams’ album PolyMuse, and the TikTok musical For You, Paige. She can also be heard on the 8-Bit Big Band’s albums “Choose Your Character” (2019), “Backwards Compatible” (2021) and their newly-released “Game Changer” (2023)

Since moving to NYC in 2015, Liann has maintained an active presence in the harp community in the Greater NY/NJ/CT region. She currently serves as Secretary of the New York Metro Harp Chapter of the American Harp Society.

Contact Information:
Instagram: @lianncline
Website: https://www.lianncline.com/