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 ...

Taryn Petruncola is looking to turn a class assignment and her musical skills into a business. A 16-year-old sophomore at Erie High School, she’s taking a concurrent enrollment business class through ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Oct. 17—Award-winning harpists and students from across the country and even into Canada are in Albert Lea this week through the International Harp Therapy Program. Set up on the St. John's Lutheran ...

“Focus on the sound of the instrument,” Andrew Rossetti, a licensed music therapist and researcher, said as he strummed hypnotic chords on a Spanish-style classical guitar. “Close your eyes. Think of ...