Music and nature are keys to managing and regulating our current world : the harp is unique in this capacity.
Upcoming events :The Listening Room Feb 28th
New free online Harp Meditation:https://insighttimer.com/alisonpaisley7120
Please note : this website is best viewed on your mobile phone
We’ve all experienced the settling effect of music and especially live harp music. Now scientifically proven, the resonance of the harp interacts with human brainwaves to encourage the shift to reset to Theta and Delta waves creating a more mindful state. This does not mean you have to ‘clear your mind’. Infact, many have commented that being in the presence of therapeutic harp music, played with intention, is like a massage for your brain.
When the harp is played for therapy and creativity, it is not a ‘performance’ nor a ‘background music’ : the vibrations support those in room through molecular impact and the harpist responds in the moment.
The ultimate restorative enrichment
Some recent events: 2026
Eastern Health Box Hill Hospital ongoing
2025
Throughout the year, online recordings for clients’ fur babies and animals.
Toorak Village Shops ‘Special Event’ The Christmas Harper ( playing meditative music) December
Sunshine Hospital Mental Health Ward December
Tai Chi Retreat Harp Meditation presenter, Yarra Valley November
Support to Yoga and Qigong sessions, various community settings October
Harp therapy support for individuals and bespoke situations across Melbourne September
Music Conference : Australian Music Educators Conference: Presenter Wellbeing and the Music Classroom presentation, Ivanhoe August
Strathcona Girls’ Grammar School : Literature Week Creative Writing workshops Hawthorn August
Art Exhibition Gala Opening night, Canterbury July
Winter Solstice Meditation, Hurstbridge June
Various hospital and home visits for babies and recuperating adults May / June
Book Launch, Eltham Bookshop May
Diamond Valley Library, Wellness Market Warrandyte, Novel Nook Bookshop Yarra Glen
Writing Workshop Nillumbik Festival of Stories
Mindfulness Day CLC School Eltham
A few reflections…
“I loved the creative writing workshop as part of the Festival of Stories. The harps were stunning, Alison was so down to earth and I loved having the time to write with this inspirational music as prompts for different aspects of writing.”
Kate, Writing Workshop Participant ( Festival)
“Thanks Ali for running the successful mindfulness and meditation sessions for our Year level as part of our Wellbeing Day. We all loved the sound of the harp - it is mesmerising! The drawing activities that you combined with each segment of mindfulness focus and the active meditation activities really engaged the students. Look forward to having you in again.” Allison, Wellbeing Day ( School)
“Thanks for running a session for us, Alison. We all felt so refreshed afterwards - the sound of the harp is like a massage for your brain. The guided meditation taking us into the forest was so calming, I didn’t want it to end!” Naomi, Mindfulness Meditation Session (Wellness Centre)
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Workshops and sessions tailored to your individual or business’ needs