Therapy Harp Training Program
Welcome to the Therapy Harp Training Program
with Director Helen Morrison (B.Ed Mus), Tasmania, Australia
The Therapy Harp Training Program (THTP) is an online course for harpists seeking to discover the world of harp therapy, with the goal of training to become a Certified Healthcare Musician (CHM).
Most students complete THTP on the harp, but piano or acoustic guitar may be suitable, subject to approval. It is presumed that you will have completed around one year of lessons on your instrument before commencing the course. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your options.
The THTP course is divided into four (4) Units, and you will work on a range of practical and theoretical aspects, an independent research project, complete 45 practicum hours in your local area, and submit book and video reviews. Some books will need to be purchased by the student, with e-books available in most cases.
Throughout the course, support is available from the Director via email, assessment feedback, regular Zoom meetings and newsletters.
THTP students are trained to offer healthcare music for patients and clients in a range of community settings. Healthcare musicians may be found playing in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, wellbeing centres, yoga studios, mental health support sessions, online and much more.
At THTP we acknowledge that each patient or client is an individual with their own unique values, and our music is tailored to their changing needs in the moment.
We promote a compassion-based approach to our work, and the wellbeing of the person for whom we are playing is at the forefront of what we do. The healthcare musician will offer their music using a range of specialised skills to enhance the comfort of the patient or client. Live harp music has many benefits, including lowering the heartrate, calming the nervous system and bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to the listener. A Certified Healthcare Musician will play with empathy, respect and inclusivity.
The Therapy Harp Training Program is proud to be recommended by the Australian Therapeutic Harpists Association (ATHA). A THTP graduate is eligible to apply to become a Full Member of ATHA. Benefits include online discussion groups, networking and newsletters.
Click below to hear some beautiful therapeutic harp music played by Helen Morrison. Are you thinking of having live music at your event? Helen is available to play for weddings, memorials and community events in Hobart, Tasmania.
https://www.therapyharp.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/H4H_7_Helen-Morrison_AU.mp3
Benefits of studying the Therapy Harp Training Program
Qualify as a Certified Healthcare Musician
Build your musical and harp therapy skills to create work opportunities in healthcare settings
Explore the world of sound, vibration and intent
Build skills in self-awareness, compassion and observation
Connect with healthcare musicians around the world
What is unique about the Therapy Harp Training Program?
- Includes online lessons, videos and book reviews in a self-paced learning environment.
- THTP thoroughly prepares you for your work as a Certified Healthcare Musician (CHM).
- At THTP you will build your musical skills and understanding of harp therapy to bring your passion for helping others to your community.
- You are personally mentored by the Director, Helen Morrison, who has over 30 years' experience delivering music education programs - your studies are in safe hands!
- THTP prepares you to play therapeutic music for a wide range of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, hospice, medical clinics, animal care centres, yoga studios and private practice.
- THTP is a supportive healthcare music training program with a proven track record of successful graduates around the world.
Course fees:
- The course is divided into 4 Units.
- Each of the Units are purchased separately.
- The fee per Unit is $299 US Dollars.
Feedback from staff and patients at a local hospital:
'I loved your music. It made me get up and come out of my room.' - Patient
'The music gave me goosebumps.' - Nurse Manager
'I loved the Scottish tunes on the harp.' - Day patient
'Your music makes such a difference here.' - Hospital receptionist
Testimonials:
'For me, THTP was an exploration into music, psychology and most of all, myself. I found the modules challenging but doable and learnt a lot along the way. I thrived under the ongoing encouragement and feedback. It certainly taught me that playing the harp for folk in distress is a true gift and got the best results when I let the harp lead. I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to complete the course.’
-THTP graduate Angie
Sign up for the Therapy Harp Training Program
The Therapy Harp Training Program is a fully online healthcare music training course recommended by the Australian Therapeutic Harpists Association (ATHA). At THTP we bring live therapeutic music to healthcare settings to enhance the health and wellbeing of patients and clients. Our ethos is one of respect, inclusivity and compassion.
THTP acknowledges the palawa people on whose land we work and meet. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.