Why Study Sound, Voice, and Music Healing?

Since time immemorial, every spiritual tradition of the world has used sound for healing. Sound is an integral part of the healing power of shamanic practices, and is used extensively today in scientific research, as well as in integrative medicine and as a tool in pain management.

Sound supports the process of transforming energy patterns, reveals measurable effects in the physical body, and facilitates the connection between mind-body-spirit. The singing voice, for example, as a fabric of breath, vibration, and emotion, can affect the body and mind more efficiently than any other form of sound. Vocal sounds are a primary source of energy, balancing and stimulating the brain. Indeed, certain sounds are considered a tonic for the brain, and they are used frequently in the treatment of chronic depression and pain.

Today, the field of sound and music healing is rapidly gaining recognition as an essential component of health care in our society. Many acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, and psychotherapists, to name just a few, have integrated sound and music healing into their practice. In view of the fast-emerging fields of sound and music in healing, as well as contemporary shamanism, it is increasingly important to understand how sound, music, and chant can support therapeutic and growth processes.

Testimonials

“This program brings it all together for me: music, mysticism, science, technology, healing. We have intimate contact with incredible and inspirational presenters who are masters of their subject. Students are of all ages and from all parts of the globe, each contributing their unique brilliance to the process. I love creating community with like minds and surfing with them the cutting edge of sound healing.”

— Kathy Loh, MA, CPCC, professional life and relationship coaching

“The program is moving me closer to creating my own healing arts and energy medicine practice. Without the backbone of this program, and the community, kinship, and validation of my beliefs that I have found here, I don’t think many of these changes would have been as comfortable or assured. I am now ready and situated in my life to move even deeper into my experience as a participant in this program, ever grateful for the opportunity to share in the sound with reverence, enthusiasm, and wonder.”

— Kate Busby, counselor, women and children survivors of violence,
worker and community development specialist