Harold and Allene Westover began building renaissance period instruments about 40 years ago. Viol da gambas, Lutes and Harps were just a few of the instruments built in their New Hampshire shop. Harold designed the instruments from old paintings and
 
 

historic harps, including the 3 octave, Flemish lap harp. Origionally built for both teachers and students this portable harp became popular in the growing field of Music and Harp Therapy and is now referred to as the Therapy Harp.

 
     For me, harp building began in 1994 under the tutelage of Joellen Knight who worked with the Westover's for 5 years. It was not long before my passion for both woodworking and music led me

to build harps under the Westover name. In 1998, we began the process of renovating a new home for Westover Harp. My wife and I purchased a building in Holyoke, Massachusetts and after 3 years of renovations we have moved into our new studio at 417 Main Street in Holyoke.

 
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