Hello! My name is Janet. I’m a psychotherapist by day (and most evenings) and enjoy plucking the strings of my harp in my spare time. In my mid-forties I began taking harp lessons with the accomplished Maria Jacobson and several years back I became a student of Edie Elkan’s Bedside Harp; a US-based harp therapy program. The formality of my lessons coupled with the freedom when learning to expressively noodle grew my confidence to play at an array of background music and healing harping events. Since those early days, Allison and I joined forces to perform at graduations, award ceremonies, fundraisers, church services, funerals, weddings and our signature Music & Mindfulness series and Calming Notes offerings

I began harping to help soothe my dysregulated nervous system after enduring a traumatic event that left me needing calm, peace, love and tranquility to cope with my anxiety and panic attacks. I was not aware how I would eventually come to rely on my harp during times of overwhelm. My harp is my go-to when life becomes too much. It is my hope to play for others so they, too, may experience the healing qualities of the harp.

Allison has creative juices flowing through her body. She is studying Material Art and Design at university and is the owner of Crafty’s Collection - a business where she designs and creates artisanal baskets and hosts basket making workshops to those interested in reviving a lost art. Her one-of-a-kind baskets intersect - art, beauty and functionality. She is an entrepreneur that is led by her heart and has been described as a ‘true modern day renaissance woman.’ Allison began fiddling at the age of 9 and has not put down her bow since. She has been a competitor in the Canadian Fiddle Competition circuit, and has studied with the esteemed (and humble) Alanna Jennish, award winning fiddle player.

Allison’s musical services are also available for weddings and markets.