Becoming a musician can be a modern form of quest. As a young man, deep in the urban jungle of Detroit, I pursued a musical career as if it were a Hero's Journey. While fronting a nine piece band, my youthful dreams came true and I played prestigious gigs for big crowds. The music industry, however, was not an ideal place for me to search for meaning. Consequently, in my twenties, I shifted from the performing arts to the healing arts.
After decades of studying the medicinal gifts of music, I have evolved a discipline called 'soundwork as soulwork.' I believe our inner life speaks to us through the impressionistic language of dreams, synchronicity, yearnings, and human dramas. If we want to explore our soul's urgings in imaginative yet effective ways, why not emulate what shamans and seekers have done for ages: turn to the expressive arts as therapy, especially the medium of improvised soundmaking.
In my group courses or private sessions, I essentially help individuals to listen deeply. From that attentive space, soundwork allows us to:
Soundwork is my spiritual path and my vocational passion. In this regard, I count it a blessing to share my present understanding through:
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