ECHO

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My relationship with sound began in my childhood in Crete, Illinois. I vividly remember nights when thunder and lightning storms would awaken my family. My parents would gather us around the living room window, each to build a nest of blankets on the floor, as my father played an album—sometimes Mystic Moods Orchestra’s One Stormy Night, other times The Velvet Underground. Watching lightning dance in harmony with the music left an indelible impression on me. My father taught me that music can change a storm. Now my goal is to empower clients to utilize music to set their tone. 

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In elementary school, my parents nurtured my creativity by encouraging music and art classes. I began with choir and the clarinet, participating in solo recitals, band, and orchestra; beginning art classes in painting and drawing.. By high school, I felt drawn to channel my energy into art—a passion that would later intertwine with my love of sound.

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My adult years deepened this connection. While teaching at Parsons School of Design and living in Brooklyn, my dear friend and neighbor, Wally Witcofski, taught me to play the accordion. I spent many sticky summer evenings playing beneath the Pulaski Bridge in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where the reverberations of the accordion and the architecture of the bridge enriched my experience of sound. It was during this time that I began building experimental string instruments—and even constructed my own theremin. Playing music became a meditative, soothing ritual for me, while building instruments deepened my understanding of the science and art behind sound: frequency, pitch, resonance, timbre, and beyond. For me, sculpting space with sound is both a passion and a form of artistic expression.

 

Sound can embrace a storm. Art can map it out, reframe it, & open our expression.

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My exploration into meditation and alternative healing practices began after my experience living in New York City during 9/11—a time that compounded previous traumas and led to complex PTSD. Alongside traditional therapy, acupuncture, and meditation, my weekly accordion sessions with Wally became a vital part of my healing process. Seeking a deeper connection with nature, I eventually moved to Colorado and Manitou Springs. Although new triggers emerged, such as low-flying planes, EMDR therapy helped me navigate these challenges. Near the end of my therapy, a conversation with my therapist sparked the desire to transform my trauma into a tool for empowerment. When sound healing was suggested, I experienced an immediate and profound connection, setting me on a path to study the interplay between sound, the environment, and the human body.

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In 2017, after completing my client hours, I opened my practice—initially offering sessions in clients’ homes and offices. By 2020, I established a physical space in Manitou Springs, Colorado, with the intention of using art and sound as complementary wellness modalities.

 

Through partnerships with programs like the Military Arts Connection Program and venues such as Kreuser Gallery (Auric Gallery), I integrated art experiences into my offerings. Although the COVID-19 pandemic required me to focus on individual sound sessions for a time, I am now excited to reintroduce art experiences.

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Recently, I received certification as a Therapeutic Art-Life Coach. My integrated Art & Sound Workshops —The Sonic Art Practice* are designed for all levels of experience.

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I would love to connect and share more about this journey. Please stay tuned for updates on upcoming workshops and events by signing up for my newsletter, and feel free to reach out to start a conversation.