Opening the Harp Chakra - The Podcast

New England-based Harpist Rachel Clemente joins me to discuss her origin story, musical inspiration, and more Harp-related talk. We will also talk about her latest CD, The Unwritten Rules, and listen to a couple of tracks from the album.https://www.rachelclementeharpist.com/https://www.youtube.com/@rachelclementeharpisthttps://www.facebook.com/RachelClementeMusichttps://acadiatradfestival.org/https://acadiatradfestival.org/2026/10/rachel-clemente-2027/This Podcast is sponsored by AnalogueAshley.comAshley is a New England-based photographer who specializes in Tintype Photography. A tintype is a photo made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal. She took the cover photo in Tintype for my new CD, On A Quiet Street Where Old Ghosts Meet.This Podcast is also 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 can upgrade your postage from a wooden crate to a wooden flight case.Support the show

In this episode, I chat with Vanessa Green, owner of Vanessa Green Guitar Studio in Clarksville, Tennessee. We discuss how she developed her unique style, the Harp as a healing instrument, and her musical influences. We also share some of her beautiful Harp compositions.https://www.youtube.com/@plectrumharpistFacebook/PlectrumHarpisthttps://www.vanessagreenguitar.com/This Podcast is sponsored by AnalogueAshley.comAshley is a New England-based photographer who specializes in Tintype Photography. A photo made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal. She took the cover photo in Tintype for my new CD, On A Quiet Street Where Old Ghosts Meet.This Podcast is also 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.Support the show

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-ochtahttps:/Aoife&DeirdreGranvilleBiographyhttps://deirdregranville.com/https://www.facebook.com/AoifeGranvillehttps://www.facebook.com/lDeirdregranvillehttps://www.instagram.com/aoifegranville5https://x.com/aoifegranvilleThis 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport 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.ukUrsula Burns Music https://linktr.ee/ursulaburnsThe Dangerous Harpist linktr.ee/thedangerousharpistCloud Truck Theatre linktr.ee/cloudtrucktheatreBuy Album on Bandcampursulaburns.bandcamp.com/album/the-secret-melodies-of-treeshttps://www.youtube.com/@UrsulaBurnsMusicThis 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season 3 Episode 9Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsToday 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.htmlTo 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season 3 Episode 8Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsFellow 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-_s6qgRAcocDgYoutube https://youtube.com/c/HarpWellnessInstagram 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season 3 Episode 7Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsTrine 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/snillermikeFacebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/Trine-Opsahl-245841715507875/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trine-opsahl-a4290340Twitter 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season  3 Episode 6Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsToday 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.comEmail: [email protected] channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2oMPyBwhoCR8HaJAehgxngFacebook  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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season 3 Episode 5Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsChristina 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show

Season 3 Episode 4Opening the Harp Chakra - The PodcastBringing you beautiful, healing, magical Harp Music...and talking with the artists that create it...Hosted by Jay MichaelsKristin 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/kristinrebeccamusicYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/KristinRebeccaInstagram: https://instagram.com/kristinrebeccamusic?utm_medium=copy_linkTwitter: 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: [email protected] you would like to make a financial contribution to help support the production of this podcast (any amount is appreciated):PayPal.me/harperminstrelVenmo.com/harper-minstrelSupport the show