Born in Dayton, Ohio, Jessica Schaeffer began studying music at the age of 4 and began private harp lessons at age 10. She received her formal musical education attending world-renowned institutions including Interlochen Center for the Arts, aspen Music Festival and School, and Northwestern University where she earned a B.M. in Harp Performance. Jessica is currently enrolled as a graduate student at the Longy School of Music and will receive her M.M. in the spring of 2010.

An accomplished and versatile performer, Jessica’s engagements range from weddings and private events to collaborations with composers and pop musicians. She’s an experienced wedding musician and offers guidance to couples regarding musical organization for their ceremony and reception. Jessica’s ability to play an eclectic variety of music makes it easy to customize a performance to perfectly match the needs of each unique engagement. Her musical range includes classical, pop, jazz, Latin, Celtic, American standards, folk, spiritual and ethnic music. Jessica also maintains a private teaching studio and welcomes students of all abilities and ages.

Jessica is based in Cambridge, MA and travels throughout the bay state and New England performing, teaching, and presenting workshops.