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Let Me Show You the Way to the Rich Life You Long For
If you’re feeling exhausted and disillusioned in your career, and starting to give up hope of ever ‘making it’ as a Harpist … I’m here to tell you — DON’T.
Because there is another way.
In the beginning of my career, I worked nonstop — from orchestra and recital performances to teaching, recordings, and gigs — yet it still wasn’t enough to comfortably afford a home, start a family, or pursue projects I loved. Despite my dedication, I felt unfulfilled and began to question if my passion for music could ever provide a sustainable life. Then, it struck me: art is in high demand around the world, appreciated for the joy, comfort, and value it brings. Realizing that musicians shouldn’t be limited to struggling financially, I knew I had to explore a different approach to use my skills and passion in ways that were truly rewarding.
I took a leap, letting go of draining gigs and jobs and instead focused on finding ways to bring value to the work I loved. I began marketing my art creatively, moving beyond traditional channels, and was amazed when a CD of lullabies I recorded sold over 10,000 copies, outside of traditional music outlets; a breakthrough that confirmed I was on the right track. Frequent moves across countries forced me to continually reinvent myself, further strengthening my ability to create innovative approaches to music and income. Over time, I honed a new strategy that turned my diverse experience into a flexible, sustainable career, finally achieving the financial stability and freedom I longed for.
Now, I help other harpists discover the same possibilities through New Harp Horizons. Using my refined five-step Freedom Formula and personalized coaching, I guide harpists to harness their unique talents and skills to surpass traditional expectations. Together, we build fulfilling, sustainable careers that fully leverage each artist's potential, time, and energy, paving the way for a truly prosperous artistic journey.
Explore the New Harp Horizons 12-month programme.
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“Maryen is an excellent harpist, with a facile technique and strong musical ideas. But there are many outstanding harpists in the world. What sets her apart is her vision, her engagement, and her ability to realize large-scale projects.”
Park Stickney
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Royal Academy of Music, London, jazz harp tutor
Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Dance de Lyon, assistant professeur
About Maryen
Maryen Munoz is a harpist and entrepreneur, originally from Mexico and now living in London, UK — where she says her main goal is to help elevate musicians’ careers, so that their artistry becomes integrated and recognized as a vital part of the broader global economy.
From her performance debut, she has appeared as soloist in numerous recitals, concerts and theatre performances in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, Peru, Spain, England and the United States. She has played with the major symphony orchestras in Mexico and around the world, and with chamber orchestras and in stage shows at cultural forums and international festivals globally.
Maryen holds an MBA in Arts Innovation from the Global Leaders’ Institute, and is the founder of Tierra 47, an organisation whose mission is to equip young Latin-American harpists to build sustainable careers in music, Enarpa Harp Ensembles, an initiative focusing on creating harp ensembles for girls in Mexico who have survived various forms of violence, and Tierra 47 International Harp Festival, dedicated to showcasing the innovative contributions of harpists to different communities around the world. The Tierra 47 Harp Festival was included in the 2017–2018 edition of The Golden Book of Music in Spain.
"An amazing festival full of energy of the organizers and with an incredible mix of music, arts and literature." - Isabelle Perrin Professor and Head of Strings at the Norwegian Music Academy Visiting Professor to the Royal Academy of Music in London Artistic Director to the World Harp Congress
Maryen’s diverse initiatives:
Grant Project: Arpaso a Pasito - a children's beginner harp method based on Mexican children’s poetry, supported by Mexico's National Fund for Culture and the Arts.
Talks and Lectures: Presentations on the importance of early childhood music education, particularly focused on the harp.
Album: Agave Invention Harp and Marimba - collaboration with Javier Nandayapa, featuring works by 20th-century Latin American composers, including Pura Invención para Mariemba y Nandayarpa by Arturo Márquez. Nominated for the 57th Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year, Classical, in 2014.
CD: Arrullo de Angel (Angel Lullabies) - sold over 10,000 copies outside traditional music outlets; selected as the best CD for babies by the Mexican Pediatric Association magazine in 2006.
Additional Discography: Noas Harp Music, Angel Coo, Angel Christmas, and the DVD It’s Bedtime..
Leadership Roles: Director of the Music and Dance Initiation School at the Ollin Yoliztli Cultural Center (CCOY) in Mexico City from 2001 to 2004; harp instructor at CCOY from 1996 to 2008.
Jury Membership: Served on juries for three International Harp Competitions in Mexico and Argentina.
Founder and Organizational Roles:
- Tierra 47: Supports sustainable careers for young Latin-American harpists.
- Enarpa Harp Ensembles: Focuses on creating harp ensembles for girls in Mexico who have experienced various forms of violence.
- Tierra 47 International Harp Festival: Highlights innovative harpists’ contributions globally, included in The Golden Book of Music (2017–2018) in Spain.
The breathtaking diversity and depth of Maryen’s achievements shows just how
skilled she is in adapting, innovating, experimenting, and forging
NEW paths to prosperous artistry in the world!
Now she’s here to share her expertise with YOU.
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