Making music with nature is more than just a creative endeavor – it’s a deeply transformative and soul-nourishing experience that connects us to the earth and each other in profound ways…

As a child, I spent hours playing outside by myself or with neighborhood friends, whether running around, building fairy homes, or creating epic adventures. I always felt whole, joyful and fulfilled when outdoors. Although the awe-inspiring views of nature are often visual, many of my connections with Mother Earth combine the beauty of the visual and auditory…

When I was doing my sound-healing certification and diploma course work through the Sound Healing Academy, while still teaching high school music students full time, I immediately knew that this was my calling. It changed how I approached my own personal self-care, how I approached music, and how I was able to communicate and help others who might be receptive to sound healing…

My very first band experience was in San Francisco, where I’d gone for a year-long break from my studies. The members of the band were driven, creative, artistic musicians who described their version of rock ’n’ roll as “Afro-Cuban Celtic Mediterranean Polyrhythm.” I was hooked! Finding musicians, that artistic connection, that family-like bond that forms with band members inspired and motivated me as I joined or formed groups later on…