Natalie Hoffmann began her harp study at age six with Jude Mollenhauer in Columbus Ohio. She immediately displayed exceptional talent and was soon asked to perform for prestigious events citywide, including performances for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus Museum of Art and the Ohio Supreme Court. In 2003, Natalie began studying piano with Mary Craig Powell and, in addition to her harp and piano lessons in Columbus, Natalie also began studying in Toronto with world-renown harpist, Judy Loman. Natalie has been a member of the Columbus Symphony Cadet and Youth Orchestras as well as the OMEA Regional Orchestra and several community orchestras. She also volunteers in the MusicCare program for The Ohio State University James Cancer Clinic. Natalie has received numerous recognitions in national and international harp competitions including winning the Columbus Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition and most recently placing second in the Young Professional Division of the 2013 American Harp Society National Competition. Natalie is a third year student pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Harp Performance with Judy Loman at The Royal Conservatory of Music- Glenn Gould School in Toronto, Canada.