Belle Coty is a versatile harpist and arts administrator who serves as the Director of Fund and Audience Development for the Jackson Symphony Orchestra. As a performer, she appears regularly as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral harpist, with experience playing for the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, Jackson Symphony Orchestra, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, Adrian Symphony Orchestra, and more.

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Belle holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in harp performance from Michigan State University, along with a minor in Music Entrepreneurship and a certificate in Music Career Development. She is a past leader within the Capitol Harp Ensemble and the West Michigan Harp Chapter of the American Harp Society, Inc.

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Recognized with Jackson’s “30 and Under Award” and “Emerging Leader Award,” Belle brings both artistic and community-focused leadership to her work. She maintains a private teaching studio and lives in Jackson, MI with her husband, Ian, and their dog, Cinnabun.​

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As a professional gigging musician she frequently performs for weddings, open houses, corporate dinners, award ceremonies and more.

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Primarily teaching beginner to advanced level students, Belle wants her students to feel excited, encouraged, and empowered to play the harp - an achievable instrument.