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I’m Mary Radspinner, a Milwaukee native who spent nearly four decades in the Houston area before recently making the journey back “home.” It’s been an opportunity to reconnect with the place where my musical journey began.

I studied harp in Milwaukee with the great Jeanne Henderson, and music has continued to weave its way through nearly every chapter of my life. In Texas, I founded and ran Melody’s, a world-renowned harp store that became a destination for harpists and teachers. Along the way, I taught both piano and harp and became involved in countless projects that brought music and musicians together.

My interests have never stopped with music. I transformed my Texas yard into a certified wildlife refuge, became a Master Gardener, and earned certification in Texas Native Landscaping. Now that I’m back in Wisconsin, I’m happily starting over with native plants—this time learning the Wisconsin landscape and discovering what belongs in my new backyard.

Today, I continue to teach piano and harp, while finding new ways to be creative. I develop tutorials and resources for my students, work on creative marketing projects for Melody’s, and am exploring the possibility of creating a cello-and-harp duo.

I’m also involved in the larger harp community. I host the Harp Teachers Gathering, a webinar created to bring harp teachers together to share ideas, learn, and connect. I’m also assisting with a podcast featuring interviews with prominent harpists whose work and influence have helped shape the world of harp print music.

Over the years, I’ve had some especially meaningful musical experiences. I recorded harp tracks for CDs by the late Sia Beaton in Texas, an experience I treasure because Sia was such a beautiful soul. I’ve also had the opportunity to perform in beautiful natural settings with an amazing, nationally known Native American flute player. There is something particularly magical about the combination of harp and Native American flute surrounded by nature. These days, I often play harp as background music for events—anything from a wine tasting to a memorial service or breakfast in a courtyard. I’ve also discovered that the harp has a place in more contemplative settings, including providing healing music at a bird sanctuary and creating a peaceful atmosphere for yoga studios. I choose music that I genuinely enjoy and that fits the spirit of the occasion. I’m interested in creating beautiful music, connecting with people, and enjoying the journey.