The Journey from Strings to Strategy
For over a decade, the harp was my primary tool for community connection. As a Certified Clinical Musician from the Harp For Healing Program and a graduate of the International Harp Therapy Program, I dedicated my practice to exploring how vibration, melody, and intentional presence could support mental health and wellbeing.
The Resonance of Connection: A Musical Foundation
While my professional focus has evolved toward cultural strategy, curation, and creative leadership, the lessons I learned through over 200 therapeutic sessions remain the heartbeat of my work today. This page serves as a reflection on that foundation a journey defined by deep listening, the power of being seen, and the transformative impact of intentionality.
A Legacy of Practice
My work within the community was centered on three distinct pillars. Though I no longer offer these services actively, they represent the building blocks of my human-centered approach to leadership.
1. Inclusive Connection: Recreational Workshops - Happy Harping workshops sought to demystify the harp, turning an ancient instrument into a gateway for joy and wellbeing. These workshops taught me how to create inclusive spaces where people from all walks of life could come together to explore their own creativity without the barrier of perfection.
2. The Science of Wellbeing: Therapeutic Harmony - Exploring the rhythmic harmony of music as therapy, I witnessed firsthand how sound resonates in sync with our vital signs from heartbeats to brain waves. This phase of my work was a deep dive into the intersection of art and science, providing relief and comfort for emotional and spiritual healing.
3. The Power of Presence: Bedside Therapeutic Harp
Providing bedside support in hospice and respite care was perhaps my most profound experience. Offering comfort to adults and children during life’s most delicate moments required a specific kind of magic, the ability to curate a space of peace and dignity through sound. It was here that I truly learned the value of professional respect and deep, empathetic listening.
How the Harp Informs My Work Today
You may wonder how a background in clinical music translates to Cultural Strategy or Creative Recruitment. To me, the transition was seamless. The same principles apply:
Tuning In - Just as a harp must be perfectly in tune to resonate, an organization or exhibition requires a strategist who can listen to the undercurrents of a community.
Creating Resonance - I now apply the concept of vibrational impact to cultural infrastructure, ensuring that the spaces we build together truly resonate with the people they serve.
Intentionality - My time at the bedside taught me that intentionality is the highest form of respect. Whether I am curating an exhibition or sourcing talent for a creative role, I lead with the same focus and care I once brought to a therapeutic session.
Resources & Inspiration
These resources were instrumental in shaping my understanding of the therapeutic power of sound:
The Benefits of Therapeutic Music: [Insights from Ron Price](http://tinyurl.com/Ron-Price)
Shadow Spirit: [Listen to a composition by my mentor, Christina Tourin](http://tinyurl.com/Shadow-Spirit)
Professional Foundation
Graduate of The International Harp Therapy Program (IHTP Class of 2012), Certified Clinical Musician, Harps For Healing (Graduate 2014)
While I am no longer offering workshops, I carry these principles into every project I lead.
If you are interested in how I apply this human-centered strategy to cultural and creative projects, visit Work With Me