Raphael Weisman
~Instrument maker and creative artist for over 28 years. ~Studied Musical Instrument technology and design in London and was one of the few instrument builders in the forefront of the revival of Early Music in Europe.
~Built Lutes, Bandoras, Orpharions, Renaissance Guitars, and other instruments based on originals
~ brings harp therapy comfort as a force for healing on the planet. Developed Therapy Harps for use with sick or dying patients.
Articles by this Author
Don't Stop Playing: Healing Powers of Music
- By Raphael Weisman
- Published 06/16/2005
- Celtic
She felt a tap on her shoulder. The doctor whispered into her ear, "Pythagoras said that music heals. Please don't stop playing." She had asked to be allowed to play the harp for her father, who was not expected to live through the night, in the hospital's ICU "as a final gift to him", and had been given permission to play for five minutes.
Anyone Can Play a Harp with Confidence from the First Time They Try
- By Raphael Weisman
- Published 04/22/2005
- Celtic
A player at any level of skill can draw soothing music from a harp
It may seem daunting to imagine yourself playing a harp. But it really isn?t such an impossible task. To ease you into that possibility, let me share some perspectives with you. Learning to play the harp is like painting by numbers. You will get there by the end of this article.