Artist rendering of Douglas-Dilling Single Action folk harp, #8, S. Pereira
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Sandy Pereira, CCM is a Certified Clinical Musician, a graduate of Harp for Healing, founded by the harp therapy pioneer, Laurie Riley, and accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, an affiliate of the American Music Therapy Association. Sandy studied human development and gerontology, with a number of early childhood, gerontology, hospice and therapeutic music certifications. She is an active volunteer in the community, and can be found playing bedside harp for Yale New Haven Health at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital, and for Hospices in Southeastern Connecticut and South County, Rhode Island.
Sandy Pereira, CCM is a Certified Clinical Musician, a graduate of Harp for Healing, founded by the harp therapy pioneer, Laurie Riley, and accredited by the National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, an affiliate of the American Music Therapy Association. Sandy studied human development and gerontology, with a number of early childhood, gerontology, hospice and therapeutic music certifications. She is an active volunteer in the community, and can be found playing bedside harp for Yale New Haven Health at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Westerly Hospital, and for Hospices in Southeastern Connecticut and South County, Rhode Island.
Through Ep(ode), Sandy provides mentoring and educational support to Certified Therapeutic Musicians and Harp for Healing CMCP students. Proceeds from these services are donated each year to charities that work to support the appreciation of the harp and bring therapeutic music to communities.
Through Ep(ode), Sandy provides mentoring and educational support to Certified Therapeutic Musicians and Harp for Healing CMCP students. Proceeds from these services are donated each year to charities that work to support the appreciation of the harp and bring therapeutic music to communities.
Visit this link on SubStack, for free resources and reflections for Certified Therapeutic Musicians (CTMs)
Read about Sandy's graduate certificate study in Expressive Arts Therapy, in a Spotlight feature article.
Sandy Pereira, CTM-CCM
Sandy has enjoyed some continuing education certificate programs through Arpamagica, Centro di Ricerca Musicoterapica, (Milan, Italy).
Sandy has enjoyed some continuing education certificate programs through Arpamagica, Centro di Ricerca Musicoterapica, (Milan, Italy).
Visit the Arpamagica music therapy center website through this link to learn more about study with Ludwig Conistabile and his "sound cocoon" deep relaxation technique.
Visit the Arpamagica music therapy center website through this link to learn more about study with Ludwig Conistabile and his "sound cocoon" deep relaxation technique.
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Sandy participated in the beta Modern Day Minstrel certificate course about Medieval Modes: "Meet the Medieval Modes: Uncovering The Enchanting Sounds of the Middle Ages," taught by Dr. Cheryl Ann Fulton.
Dr. Fulton uses the Ruzuku platform to offer this course, and another valuable "Foundations" course for harp players of all levels.
"After silence, that which comes the closest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley
"After silence, that which comes the closest to expressing the inexpressible is music." -Aldous Huxley
animated interactive storybook
with therapeutic harp
available exclusively through
Apple Books
available exclusively through
Apple Books
Approved for Harp for Healing (CTM-CCM) CEUs and CMCP Level 3 (VAHT/VATM) students
Praise for Grace + Space:
“Sandy has an uncanny ability to take a simple concept like be present at the bedside, peel away delicate layers, and see an intricate lattice of cause-and-effect, explaining connections between science and art.”
Mary Stevens, CTM-ССМ, VAHTP
Program Director, Harp for Healing
Clinical Musician Certification Program
Praise for Healing Harmony:
“Sandy has created an absolute must-have, 24-page illustrated storybook about the experiences of Dory, a Certified Therapeutic Musician (CTM), and her companion, Mulligan, a service dog who accompanies her at the bedside. This book truly offers the CTM an abundance of tenets, compassionately and knowledgeably worded, to inspire personal growth and to serve as a resource for educating others about the scope of therapeutic music practice. Sandy’s graceful watercolor images highlight how tailoring music can benefit residents, clients, and patients, as well as support both the Therapeutic Musician and the facilities they serve. Her words say it all—all that we have studied, researched, and followed, in the footsteps of the many who knew the power and positive results of music throughout the ages. Indeed, this book will guide you on your journey.”
- Christina Tourin,
founder International Harp Therapy Program (IHTP)
Images:
Banner: Ode artist image of Dilling/Douglas Single action lever harp, No. 8, made by Arsalaan Fay, property of S. Pereira, used with permission
Mid-page: Amber “Ceili” in folk gut built by Dave Thormahlen (photo used with permission of clinician)
Lower: Rees Aberdeen Meadows lever harp with cherry blossom soundboard, property of S. Pereira
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