Musical Reflections

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we are excited to introduce the new PlayAway^® ♦ Healing Harp Music for Relaxation and Sleep. It makes a unique gift honoring our Moms and/or any of the important women in our lives. The PlayAway^® “Healing Harp Music” is a tiny audio device pre-loaded with five hours of Tami Briggs’ relaxing harp music. Click here for more information and to watch a video clip about it.

The PlayAway^® “Healing Harp Music” is simple to use, portable and useful in many settings, durable for repeated use, and lightweight. It comes with a battery (for immediate use), ear buds, handy storage case, and easy-to-use instructions.

Order yours today by clicking here.

Of all my CDs, I get the most feedback on Calm as the Night. Since 70 million Americans have sleep difficulties, perhaps Calm as the Night can help … it is a non-pharmaceutical approach and is available as a CD or download.

My intern recently compiled a list of Sleep Centers from around the country. In the near future, I will be contacting them, sharing Calm as the Night as a resource. I am excited to connect with them and the possibilities of providing this CD to their patients/clients.

In the past 30 days, I have had several hospitals ask to license three of my CDs (Calm as the Night, The Healing Journey, and Blessings to You) and use them on their closed-circuit TV systems. This is a very cost-effective way to provide your patients and their families with relaxing, therapeutic harp music.

If you would like more details, please contact me.

In May 2006, I began volunteering with Barb Schommer (Certified Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor) at Woodwinds Health Campus in Woodbury, MN.

The Woodwinds’ Integrative Therapies department recently released a research summary of our work together, “The Impact of Healing Touch with Harp Therapy on Inpatient Acute Care Pain: A Retrospective Analysis.”

We are excited to announce very positive results! The complete report will be available soon … please contact me at tami@MusicalReflections.com if you would like a copy.

Do you need last-minute holiday gifts for all the special people in your life? Musical Reflections offers 14 CDs – a perfect solution!

To ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, order by December 20^th. Click here for easy ordering!

From Musical Reflections, we wish you a lovely holiday season filled with beautiful music, love, peace and joy! And of course, all goodness in 2012!

Do you need last-minute Stocking Stuffer Gifts? If so, we have a suggestion! Musical Reflections offers 14 CDs of harp music – perfect, beautiful, comforting gifts for all the favorite people on your list. Order by December 20^th to assure delivery by Christmas Eve. Click here for easy ordering on our website!

This week we are letting you know about one of my Christmas CDs called “The Christmas Story.” It was recorded on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in 2001. Since most Christmas music on the market is recorded in the summer (so it’s available in time for the holidays), I have always known that this CD had the holiday spirit infused in a very magical way.

The Daily OM listened to this CD and wrote a review. I am humbled by their beautiful words…

Review by Daily OM:

“Harpist Tami Briggs is a sound healer whose angelic, gentle playing bypasses all resistance to touch the root chord of the human soul. She honed her healing skill via personal appearances at hospitals and hospices, bringing her soothing sounds right up to the beds of those most in need. Bringing her knowledge of healing into the recording studio, Briggs makes harp music that’s simple, sweet, and deeply soothing. Embracing a less-is-more strategy, The Christmas Story interprets classic holiday standards into gentle solo-harp pieces, potent enough to hush a room of chatting relatives, relaxing enough to play in a child’s bedroom to help them fall asleep on Christmas Eve. And if you should find yourself alone for the holidays, Briggs becomes an angelic friend, her music a shimmering presence rooting you back to humanity.

Capturing the vibe of a live performance, The Christmas Story offers audio quality sharp enough to give the illusion that Briggs is playing right in the same room as you mull through your presents or nap on the couch in a sea of torn wrapping paper….The CD wraps up with the feeling of belonging to something larger than oneself, as Briggs’ gentle touch with the harp suffused even her frequent impassioned glissandos with warmth. More than just a bunch of carols played on the harp, Briggs skirts in and around the familiar melodies with the finesse of a jazz soloist, albeit one with no agenda of showing off chops, but rather of hitting all the right notes to warm the back of your neck and open your heart. Put on The Christmas Story when you need a gentle reminder of what the holidays are about: peace, love, and spiritual regeneration.”

To order your copy today, click here.  Or you can download the entire album here.

One of the comments that I hear a lot when I’m out and about playing is, “I love to watch your hands.” If you would like to watch and listen to me play the harp, there are many videos “sprinkled” throughout Musical Reflections’ new website.  Click here to view or you can visit my YouTube channel (don’t forget to subscribe and you will receive an e-mail every time I post a new video). Here’s to your relaxation … ahhhhhhh!

A Happy Thanksgiving message from Tami Briggs (Musical Reflections’ founder) –

Thanksgiving is a favorite time to reflect on all of the things I’m grateful for.  I love to think about five things everyday. And for the year, I’m deeply grateful for:

• Your continued support, as well as your feedback, ideas and encouragement.
• All of the patients and families who allow me into their lives at a most vulnerable time of illness.
• The healthcare staff at the numerous hospitals where I’ve had the opportunity to play for those they serve.
• The opportunity to speak and play in front of thousands at healthcare conferences, sharing the special message of music and healing.
• Sharing my music with thousands on my website, as well as through retail shops and stores – on CDs, downloads, DVDs and via the AMMM Machine.
• The hundreds of people who follow me on Twitter (@HarpForHealing) and the wonderful people I am following. It is a window into people’s lives all over the world. I would never have this opportunity to connect without these unique technical programs.
• Time to enjoy my parents this week, as well as prepare for the very busy month of December.

Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

I am honored to have the opportunity to speak and play all over the country. These are some of the many 2011 highlights:

• Care Providers, Minneapolis, MN, November 2011.
• Mayo Clinic’s Quest for Quality, Rochester, MN, October 2011.
• Iowa Hospice conference, Ames, IA, October 2011.
• International Parish Nursing Symposium, St. Louis, MO, September 2011.
• American Institute of Medical Education, Santa Fe, NM, August 2011.
• Avera Sacred Heart HealthCare System; Yankton, SD, July 2011.
• The Compassionate Friends national conference; Minneapolis, MN, July 2011.
• Health Ministries Association Summit; Chicago, IL, June 2011.
• Holistic Health and Healing Institute; Woodbury, MN, June 2011.
• Healing Harp Concert at Hope Presbyterian Church; Spicer, MN, June 2011.
• Care for the Caregiver; Eau Claire, WI, May 2011.
• Mayo Clinic Cancer Care Connections; Rochester, MN, April 2011.
• Association of Professional Chaplains national conference; Dallas, TX, March 2011.
• Integrative Therapies Retreat; St. Paul, MN, February 2011.
• Washington County Senior Workers; Stillwater, MN, January 2011.

I still have some availability in 2012 … I would be happy to present/play at your special event and I look forward to working together!