Ruth Freedman isn’t tugging at the harp strings at a wedding, or in a concert hall rather, in a hospital hall. In earshot of doctors, nurses, and most importantly patient’s rooms where her harp’s song ...

Certified harp therapists and certified masters of harp therapy, who make up the group Bedside Harp, split their time among New Jersey hospitals to reduce patients’ anxiety and stress, which can cause ...

Only a few months into the harp therapy class at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital cancer center support group, Shirley Bartmess of Grass Valley got to learn from a master. “I used to play the piano, ...

Traditionally, harp aficionados have included angels, Greek gods and goddesses, medieval kings, and ladies in black formal gowns seated in orchestra pits — a pretty exclusive bunch. But for the past ...

While the nation hyperventilates over health care, more sober souls in academia are contending that music may be as good as medicine, and at a fraction of the price. I am by no means a health care ...

Several New Jersey hospitals have partnered with a group of certified harp therapists to help ease patient anxiety and aid the healing process, according to a My Central Jersey report. Certified harp ...

Stephanie Miller, of Shaler, plays the musical instrument with ease. Watching her fingers glide across the strings to produce harmonious sounds soothes those around her. Often they forget about a ...

Every month a group of harpists gathers in a north Spokane church to play together, mentor each other and learn new techniques. Though it’s called the Spokane Harp Circle, members come from all over, ...