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Oct. 7: Introduction to Harp Therapy with Monica Schley (In-Person)
$60.00
Saturday, October 7
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In-Person at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Ave N
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 4
Skills Needed: For the advanced beginner to intermediate-level player. You should have base of songs you know and a desire to learn new styles for therapy harp. This workshop is designed for those new to therapeutic harp, as well as those in certification programs. It does not certify you to play music at the bedside, but you will learn tools from a Certified Clinical Musician and gain access to references and resources to enrich your harp therapy journey.
What to Bring: Please bring your harp or call ahead to reserve one. There are limited harps available for this workshop, so please contact us in advance by emailing music@dustystrings.com or calling (206) 634-1662. You can a bring smartphone or recording device for taking audio and video, and handouts will be provided. Masks may be required at teacher’s discretion.
More and more, harpists are lending their hearts and talents to playing healing music, as well as seeking certification to play at the bedside from accredited programs recognized by the National Standards Board of Therapeutic Musicians. In this class, you'll explore effective styles, modes, and songs to benefit your repertoire, as well as what kind of training you’ll need to play music in health-care facilities.
Monica Schley is a harpist, songwriter, singer, and poet. She teaches beginners through intermediate harp students. Her musical method draws from folk, classical, songwriting, theory, ensemble work, deep listening, improvisation, and pop music using a Salzedo- influenced method. She thinks that everyone’s learning process is a little bit unique, just like the harp! Monica is also a Certified Clinical Musician working in hospice care. She earned her bachelor’s in English and music from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where she studied harp with Frances Miller, principal harpist of the Minnesota Orchestra.