Good day, one and all! I hope you’re enjoying the summer days. I’m grateful that the weather continues to be mild here. The pink and purple twilights are magical. What I love most about this summer break from university is the freedom in which I can move and breathe at my own pace. Ahhhh, slow, meditative mornings with my cup of coffee. Movies in the evenings. Solitude and ritual. It’s been rejuvenating.
I am in the process of building a sound therapy practice. Starting a new practice is quite scary. I had a private practice for two years, and I know how hard it is to grow a business and make it thrive. I’ve been a board-certified music therapist since 2009 and recently began training in sound therapy utilizing singing bowls and other resonant instruments, chanting, researching the science behind sound medicine. I facilitated some sound therapy groups last semester at the university as well as a number of small drum circles.
My primary instrument is piano. I studied piano performance in undergrad then years later learned guitar and drumming while studying music therapy, a requirement to obtain certification. I sing, though it’s not my strong suit. I trained in group drum circle facilitation years ago, fell in love with the drum. I miss my piano and playing dearly. Music is clearly my medicine. Interestingly, I have listened to less music than ever before. Silence is like a balm.
The birth of a sound therapy practice is slow work. My hope is to help people along their spiritual and wellness journey, to enhance, to restore, to create an opening for self-discovery and increased spirituality. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.
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Musings of a Taiwanese American Adoptee 
hey, wanted to tell you that I was talking to a girl that also recommended sound healing and she basically got me to buy one of those bowls 🙂 it arrived on Friday and I’ve just been familiarizing myself with it. i can see the benefits right away.
i really think you’re on the right path with sound healing especially since you’re a music therapist and it’s one more thing to add on to your repertoire. i can’t wait to hear how this works out for you, i think it will work splendidly! enjoy the rest of your weekend 🙂 Mike
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Thank you so much! I’m glad that you got yourself a bowl, too! You’ll enjoy playing and listening. What note is it? I was working on my website and business cards all day yesterday 🙂 A very fun and creative endeavor. I’m exploring other website platforms. I’ve used Square Space in the past, but it’s expensive. I suppose they all are. Can’t wait to reveal one day in the near future. I truly hope that sound therapy becomes more and more understood and utilized for the healing and wellness of all, humans and animals!
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This is really exciting! The yoga studio I belong to hosts a monthly sound healing. I’ve been a few times now and I was blown away. It’s fantastic! It sounds like you’re well on your way to finding your niche! Here’s to the unfolding of a wonderful journey!
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Thank you! A coworker recently said there was a sound healing at her yoga studio as well. I do hope my sound healing practice blooms!
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