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The
 International Harp Therapy Program goes online!

Students from around the world and living in remote areas can now engage in this exciting and rewarding profession!

With the culmination of more than fifteen years of experience using therapeutic harp methodology, the International Harp Therapy Program now offers training in an inspiring, directed and concentrated online format with more accessible opportunities to attend the experiential specialty portion of the program.

The study contains the exploration of myths and archetypes, the laws of physics, many recent scientific advances, study of musical intervals and moods (modes), and how vibrations impact our emotional, physical and spiritual bodies. In addition, we prepare students on how to market their skills for job opportunities.

Harp Therapy is a modality that provides more than the playing of songs by the bedside in healthcare disciplines. It is strongly rooted in ancient healthcare models, yet incorporating science’s modern understandings and research. The program is certified by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians and takes about two years to complete.

This program was developed by Christina Tourin, CTHP, MT, and has evolved over the past fifteen years with more than twenty instructors who teach the intentional use of sound and music around the globe. There are approximately three-hundred Certified Therapeutic Harp Practitioners within a larger body of Therapeutic Musicians (not to be confused with Music Therapists)* who integrate this study in their healthcare and harp playing careers and contribute to the growing body of research through their case study documentation. Because it is a non-invasive modality, harp therapy has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of depression. It provides for interactive work offering the opportunity for others to create music for loved ones and in their own recovery process.

Please plan to join us for our new International Harp Therapy online campus. Exciting opportunities await you in the field of music and healthcare! You will grow in your creativity while serving humanity. New technology makes it possible for you to study from your own home and then we will bring the experiential portion of the program near you!

Classes begin September of 2010. You can begin the home-study portion of the program with study of the ten required Creative Harping music development DVDs, the readings, and if you are in Track 1 (beginner), your Skype lessons (see FAQs for details). The Experiential Specialty Module (ESM) will continue to be our travel portion of the program. We plan to offer this in the UK, Japan, Europe, Canada, Australia, Asia, Brazil, and various places in the USA.

Please go to the Getting Started page for preparation information.

Please use the ‘I am Interested’ form (to the side) if you would like to be put on the Interested List for the new program format. By opting in, you will receive our latest updated information. You will also find the application form below which will be required to engage your mentor.

We look forward to having your join our IHTP family!