Self-Help

Nothing to really report the past couple of months because I was staying out of health care facilities and groups when I had the shingles.  I continued to play my harps for myself, and I found the vibrations to eliminate....yes I said eliminate.....my shingle pain in my ear.  I am happy to report my good health is back, shingles are gone and I am enjoying harping at rehab, hospitals and hospice again.  I have several events and happenings scheduled for April so I will share that with you then.   I will also be announcing my Harp-Abilities harp, which is truly accessible, economical and has a lovely tone.  Till then, take care!

Certified Clinical Musician

 I started this journey of certification to network, study, compose and improv into the realm of harp therapy.  My time spent with Hospice patients has taught me lessons of how to live.  I am grateful to those who have shared this journey with me and am delighted to now add the initials CCM to my name.

Grant work completed!!!

I received a grant from the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council to study with mentors and produce 10 disability in music harp arrangement with new recording equipment.  I completed this last week and have samples of the arrangements on my website Xina Music - Healing Harp Music under the Disability In Music section.  Much appreciation to ARAC and McKnight Fellowship for the grant!

The Woman Today

It is nice to have my Harp-Abilities program recognized by the local publication, The Woman Today.  Check out the Dec/Jan 2011 issue either by online, which has the cutest kids in the pic, or as dial-up pdf for the article (pgs 16-17).  Thanks to St. Luke's Hospital, where I volunteer, for the photo shoot location!

The Woman Today

Harp-Abilities logo

A new logo for Harp-Abilities designed by the very creative graphic artist, Bridget Riversmith. You can view her work at www.redrabbitriversmith.com Bridget is co-founder and active supporter of the Arrowhead Alliance of Artists with Disabilities AAAWD.

The comfort and joy of the harp rings through its strings!

New Website!

Check it out! XinaMusic.com has information on harp music, disability in music, catalog and No-C-Notes. Postings of harp music to come within the month!

Pink Ribbon support

I participated in and provided harps and music for the St. Luke's Breast Cancer Support Group on Sept. 13. What a wonderful resource and support for breast cancer survivors and those now undergoing treatment! The lap zither and Waring harp were passed around for everyone to try and I talked a bit about healing and relaxing harp music and modes while playing on the Eden harp.