Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast

Deirdre Granville is a talented harpist from Dingle, Ireland. In this episode, we discuss her educational and performance background and her work with the organization Harp Ireland. We talk a bit about the Irish language, Gaeilge, and listen to beautiful music from her latest album, recorded with her sister Aoife, called Ceo Draíochta. "Aoife Granville and Deirdre Granville are sisters from Dingle and their music is firmly rooted in traditions of that peninsula. While they have been recording and performing extensively for many years; 'Ceo Draíochta' is their first album as a duo and brings together some of their favourite music and songs from Corca Dhuibhne. Through the recording they breathe new life into many tunes and songs which have not been recorded previously and slot them seamlessly beside marches and songs that are beautifully familiar" https://aoifeanddeirdregranville.bandcamp.com/album/ceo-dra-ochta https:/Aoife&DeirdreGranvilleBiography https://deirdregranville.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AoifeGranville https://www.facebook.com/lDeirdregranville https://www.instagram.com/aoifegranville5 https://x.com/aoifegranville This Podcast is sponsored by Pedran Harps. The Pedran Bach is a travel Harp made by Pedran Harps in Wales. They are a small company that uses naturally fallen trees to make their beautiful Harps. On my recent trip to Ireland, I played my Pedran Bach all over the country at Sessions and for recording videos. This is an excellent-quality small Harp with 20 strings, a curved back, and a very pleasant voice. If you are interested in purchasing one, visit www.pedranharps.co.uk and use the promotional code JayHarp26 to get a 5% discount on the Instrument. It is made from Welsh Ash with gut or nylon strings and Rees levers (you can upgrade to Camac for an additional charge). You will also receive a dust cover and a tuning key, and you have the option to upgrade your postage from a wooden crate to a wooden flight case. ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 4. Episode 1. Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast returns for a new season! On my recent trip to Ireland, we traveled to Northern Ireland to visit with Ursula Burns at the Harrison Hotel in Belfast. We spoke about her Harping origin story, her past performances as "The Dangerous Harpist", her upcoming book, and her connection to Scotland's Dougie MacLean. She also played a live version of the title track from her latest CD, The Secret Melodies of Trees . ursulaburns.co.uk Ursula Burns Music https://linktr.ee/ursulaburns The Dangerous Harpist linktr.ee/thedangerousharpist Cloud Truck Theatre linktr.ee/cloudtrucktheatre Buy Album on Bandcamp ursulaburns.bandcamp.com/album/the-secret-melodies-of-trees https://www.youtube.com/@UrsulaBurnsMusic This Podcast is sponsored by Pedran Harps. The Pedran Bach is a travel Harp made by Pedran Harps in Wales. They are a small company that uses naturally fallen trees to make their beautiful Harps. On my recent trip to Ireland, I played my Pedran Bach all over the country at Sessions and for recording videos. This is an excellent quality small Harp with 20 strings, a curved back, and a very pleasant voice. If you are interested in purchasing one, visit www.pedranharps.co.uk and use the promotional code JayHarp26 to get a 5% discount on the Instrument. It is made from Welsh Ash with gut or nylon strings and Rees levers (you can upgrade to Camac for an additional charge). You will also receive a dust cover and a tuning key, and you have the option to upgrade your postage from a wooden crate to a wooden flight case. ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 9 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Today we chat with Glasgow, Scotland based Ailie Robertson. When we recorded this interview, she was planning on releasing a new collection of technical exercises for the Celtic Harp. This new method is now available. You can order it by following the link: https://www.harpebudin.com/fr/methodes-et-exercices/6428-robertson-ailie-exercices-techniques-pour-harpe-celtique.html To learn more about Ailie Robertson… https://www.ailierobertson.com/ Facebook https://m.facebook.com/ailierobertsonmusic/ ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 8 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Fellow Massachusetts resident and founder of Harp and Wellness Nicole Anderson joins me to discuss the benefits of Therapeutic Harp Music and her work with Seniors. We talk about the wonderful offerings on her YouTube channel such as Harpscapes and The Hiking Harpist . We also enjoy her beautiful, relaxing music. To learn more about Nicole Anderson… https://www.harpandwellness.com/ https://www.hikingharpist.com/?fbclid=IwAR2tteC7W-_O4VAD3jZLe1FMdAL16yuLFoeKhq4odCmGZm-_s6qgRAcocDg Youtube https://youtube.com/c/HarpWellness Instagram https://instagram.com/harpandwellness ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 7 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Trine Opsahl talks with us from her home in Denmark. We discuss her early adventures in music eventually leading to the Harp, her involvement with the International Harp Therapy Program and her work as a Therapeutic Harp Practitioner. She also shares her some of her lovely music with us. To learn more about Trine… http://opsahl.dk/en/home/ Youtube https://youtube.com/user/snillermike Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Trine-Opsahl-245841715507875/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trine-opsahl-a4290340 Twitter https://twitter.com/trineopsahl?s=21 ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 6 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Today we have a phone conversation with Chiara Capobianco, who is known as “The Unconventional Harpist”. We will discover why, talk Harp, discuss her journey from Italy to the United States and enjoy her lovely music. To learn more about Chiara… Www.chiaracapobianco.com Email: Chiara_arpa@yahoo.it Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2oMPyBwhoCR8HaJAehgxng Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Chiara-Capobianco-Harpist-Charlotte-1978063915782041/ Instagram Www.instagram.com/capobianco.chiara/ linkedin Why you should book this unconventional harpist. ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 5 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Christina Tourin is the director of The International Harp Therapy Program and founder of Rainbow of Sound/Color My World Harp Circles. In this episode we talk about Therapeutic Music, Music Therapy and the magical/healing qualities of the Harp. We also listen to her soothing, beautiful music. To learn more about Christina… https://harptherapycampus.com/ https://www.playharp.com/ ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 4 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Kristin Rebecca talks about her music, her upcoming album Realm of Enchantment and we listen to some of her beautiful songs. To learn more about Kristin… Website: https://www.kristinrebecca.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinrebeccamusic YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/KristinRebecca Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristinrebeccamusic?utm_medium=copy_link Twitter: https://twitter.com/kristinrebecca1?s=21 ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 3 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels A conversation with Julia Mascetti about her Harp driven Art Pop project The Lonely Harps Club. Also selections from her new cd Long Game. To learn more about Julia… Website: https://lonelyharpsclub.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lonelyharpsclub YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/JuliaMascetti Instagram: https://instagram.com/juliamascetti?utm_medium=copy_link Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6pwBWmqY5WEW0VLbSpTQ0U?si=bunVh6VfQouy2-GdCv6Hlw&dl_branch=1 BandCamp: https://lonelyharpsclub.bandcamp.com/ ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 2 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels A conversation with Therapeutic Musician Laurence Furr and music from his cd Deep Peace. To learn more about Laurence Furr… Website: https://www.laurencefurr.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurence.furr YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgiKeduHZdT2fM-3fNSJC5Q ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 3 Episode 1 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Season 3 opens with The Willow Trio, a Glasgow-based Clarsach trio featuring Romy Wymer Sophie Rocks Sam MacAdam Conversation and music from their debut EP Oyster Catchers. To learn more about The Willow Trio... Website: https://www.thewillowtrio.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewillowtrioharps/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCbU_YQjoHDhqzto3mXCYczA Watch Romy Wymer in the World Harp Competition: DHF World Harp Competition 2021 — Romy Wymer — Second Prize and Audience Award Winner ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 13 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This is the final episode of Season 2. Coming soon: Season 3! In March of 2021 Loreena McKennitt wrote an article called “Is the streaming experiment failing artists?”. She joins Jay Michaels to discuss that subject. They also talk about Loreena’s early days as a musician, her work with charitable causes, the environment, the Magical qualities of the Harp and more. To learn more about Loreena McKennitt: Website: https://loreenamckennitt.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/loreena?s=21 Instagram: https://instagram.com/loreenamckennitt?igshid=74sfu10a3kii The Stolen Child Project: http://www.falstafffamilycentre.com/stolenchild/ ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 12 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels On this episode; Kathleen Finnegan. We talk about playing Harp at Renaissance Festivals, Faeries, Motherhood and we listen to music from her latest cd There in the Quiet Greenwood. To learn more about Kathleen Finnegan Website: http://www.kathleenharp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathleen.blackshear.330 To follow her online concerts with Wolgemut: https://m.facebook.com/wolgemut/ ————————————————————— Feedspot recently announced that Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast is one of the Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/harp_music_podcasts/ Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 11 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This weeks episode features Robbin Gordon-Cartier. We talk about Cultural Diversity, an Instagram group promoting Harpists of African descent called Ennanga Harp, her time studying at the Irish Academy in Dublin, her passion for teaching and motivational speaking, and the book she inspired. We also listen to beautiful music from her cd “Just As I Am”. To learn more about Robbin Gordon-Cartier Website: https://www.robbingordoncartier.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robbin.gordoncartier Instagram: https://instagram.com/harpspirits?igshid=1t7og29jwumdv Ennanga Harp: https://instagram.com/ennangaharp?igshid=mksrmc0r76jf ————————————————————— Feedspot recently announced that Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast is one of the Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/harp_music_podcasts/ Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 10 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Harpist Keziah Thomas joins us from her London studio with her Concert Harp. She will play two selections from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov‘s Scheherazade. We talk about arranging music for the Harp, her group learning program; The Little Harp Social, and her work with Breathe Arts Health Research. To learn more about Keziah Thomas: Website: https://www.keziah.co.uk/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/KeziahThomas47 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarpistKeziah/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/harpistkeziah?igshid=bpdhvshhpyor ————————————————————— Feedspot recently announced that Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast is one of the Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/harp_music_podcasts/ Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 9 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This episode features a fascinating conversation with Amy Camie: Her musical background The Harp as a healing instrument The healing power of music Her research and her journey of self discovery The difference between Music Therapy and Therapeutic Music Overcoming obstacles And we listen to some of her beautiful, healing Harp Music. To learn more about Amy Camie: Website: https://www.amycamie.com/welcome.html YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/bluestarvideo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmyCamieHarpist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49537066?fbclid=IwAR0sIwyAelVe-Rx4C0Yg2MzfMNrTr_NUYppXZNAGYP1281Ko0cI8aEii96o The National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians: https://www.nsbtm.org/ ————————————————————— Feedspot recently announced that Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast is one of the Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/harp_music_podcasts/ Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 8 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels Jessica Browning lives on a sailboat in the Caribbean with her husband, newly born son and two Harps. She joins us, from the boat, to talk about her new cd Into Me Sea. We also discuss Harps, Motherhood, life at sea, caring for Harps and presenting concerts from a boat and more. Also, we listen to some of her music! To learn more about Jessica Browning Website: https://www.blewharp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4H5dFUrO9Iz56ZKtfISV0r?si=fSpQea6iRdaof3kQn-9R0A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/into-me-sea/1554411523 iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/into-me-sea/1554411523 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B08WYTPSD7?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/aSHGvcJoTy6FHb4E9 Online release party for Into Me Sea March 27 2021: https://fb.me/e/DA8obZTH?ti=icl ————————————————————— Feedspot recently announced that Opening The Harp Chakra - The Podcast is one of the Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts on the web. https://blog.feedspot.com/harp_music_podcasts/ Top 5 Harp Music Podcasts If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 7 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This episode features Merit Zloch from Berlin, Germany. We talk about her latest CD Stand der Dinge and feature some music from it. We will also discuss her musical influences and her Harp. To learn more about Merit Zloch: Website: http://www.meritzloch.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merit.zloch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MeritZlochHarp ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 6 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This episode features Verlene Schermer. She talks about the Harp as a healing instrument, offers tips for Harp newbies, and more. We will also listen to some of her lovely music. To learn more about Verlene Schermer: https://verlene.com/ https://www.facebook.com/verlene.schermer https://youtube.com/channel/UCsDlz823WIWiA5WwRrjHHEA ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show

Season 2 Episode 5 Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast Bringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music ...and talking with the artists that create it... Hosted by Jay Michaels This week’s episode features a very enjoyable conversation with Rachel Hair from Glasgow, Scotland. We will feature tunes from her latest CD Sparks, with Ron Jappy. We also talk about her musical influences, her Harp at Home online workshops, and how she started playing Harp at the age of 9. She also shares one of her favorite stories from the road. To learn more about Rachel Hair: rachelhair.com facebook.com/rachelhairharp instagram.com/rachelhair https://www.rachelhair.com/harpathome/ https://youtube.com/c/HarpatHome ————————————————————— If you are enjoying this podcast, please consider writing a review. Do you have questions or guest suggestions? Please email Jay Michaels: openingtheharpchakra@yahoo.com If you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated): PayPal.me/harperminstrel Venmo.com/harper-minstrel Support the show