Laurie Riley - Therapeutic Harp Music

Without a doubt the course is wonderful. It has so much information that is valuable... but more than that, it has a wealth of information about the mind/body connection, about sound, about how the mind and sound/music affects so many aspects of our lives. Even if I never played for patients, it is teaching me a great deal about myself, my emotions, and how to live a richer, fuller life by opening a whole new world to me. If you've looked at other programs, you know about the enormous expense and the time involved. Laurie's course is the best bargain both financially and for the information she provides about every aspect of playing therapeutic music. Level 1 thoroughly teaches you what you need to know to get started with confidence playing the right kind of music in clinical settings. I didn't imagine what Level 2 could add, because it seemed so complete, but Level 2 has blown me away! Her required readings and her own textbooks are so valuable and absolutely fascinating on a wide variety of subjects. DO IT. You'll not regret it." - Nell Morris, student.

"I want to thank you for all you have done to promote the work of Therapeutic Music in this country, both through the founding of MHTP, and your own long career as a musician and teacher. Thank you, too, for the continual support you have given so generously to many of us who know and admire you. Many have benefitted personally and professionally from your life and work. I look forward to your future contributions and trust that you will keep us all informed of any new publications, CDs etc." - Martha O'Hehir, The Music for Healing and Transition Program

"Your wisdom, insight, integrity, and talent... clearly had a profound impact on both the people you've worksed with and countless others." - Lynelle Ediger-Kordzaia, harpist and conference organizer

"It was so kind of you to meet (with) us ... very informative... the participants were very much impressed by your performance and talk." - Shigeaki Hinohara, MD, Chairman of the Board, St. Luke International Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

"Incredibly meaningful day... strong connections were made... she is an exquisite presenter with incredibly substantial presentation." - a student

"I truly enjoyed the whole day. Laurie appears to be very "Hospice". The training itself was a wonderful experience." - a student

"The success of this story belongs to the hard work you have done: the hospital at which I did my HTP internship subsequently hired me. I had donated a copy of your book 'How to Start a Therapeutic Music Program in Your Local Hospital or Hospice', and it was the basis for my job description. I thank you. The book is wonderful. As a result, our Palliative Care coordinator finally succeeded in writing the words 'compassionate care' into the mission statement. All of these things came about because of the careful, credible work in your books. Above her signature on my evaluation form, my boss wrote, in capital letters, 'NEVER LEAVE'. Know that the seeds you scattered are growing into a sheltering tree and that many people are grateful." - Margaret Warczak, CMP

"All the good parts of me as a harpist are the products of your positive approach to teaching... I cannot thank you enough for transforming my life." - LaVon Jakobson, student

"In your book 'Body, Mind and Music' you articulate ideas that are so sensitive, professional and ethical... your pioneering efforts have inspired me so much, allowing me to pursue my passion... you have blazed a trail for those of us who are to follow, and I want to thank you for that. You have brought hope and possibility back into my playing." - Lynne Davis, student

"You have helped open so many doors for me, in so many ways; I'm very grateful." - Harper Tasche, harpist and friend

"We have been given so many wonderful opoportunities to share our healing music with others... thanks for empowering so may of us." - Una Nakamura, Certified Music Practitioner

"Your new book ... is a wonderful contribution to the field in its rich blend of scientific hought and personal experience. I am sure I speak for many of us in expressing my heartfelt gratitude." - Roxenne Smith, Certified Music Practitioner

"Thank you for being the best teacher that I will ever have." - Hannah Wahl, student

"Your music opened me... to the sense of incredible beauty and wonder" - a fellow musician

"I found your section on effective practicing well written. The book is extremely helpful with a great deal of common sense and wisdom put in one place." - a student

"You were really good for me and you gave me permission to follow this dream, until I began to believe it myself. You taught me a lot in the short time we had together. I am very grateful that I had the chance to learn from you and get to know you." - a student

"I love your book, Body, Mind and Music, as it speaks of the very things I have felt but didn't know how to speak out about. Thank you for validating what I feel. I hope to give my teacher (who is also my friend) this book and maybe it will help her to be a better teacher. Keep up the wonderful work." - a student