Sound is one of the most powerful mechanisms around to promote healing of self and of others. We are all born with a beautiful voice, even though some people have been convinced otherwise, as they grow up.  

Have you ever met a child that thinks that they can’t sing? NO! That’s because they haven’t had the misfortune of tuning into the many negative messages we receive about our voices as we grow up. In fact, from the day we are born, efforts are made to silence us….think crying baby….Shh Shhh Shhhh! Then hi there’s “Children should be seen and not heard” followed by “don’t give up your day job” or even worse still…”just go to the back of the choir and mouth the words.” Is it any wonder that people grow up with a reluctance to share their voices! 

I grew up with a love of music and singing, and sang in school choirs.  After I left school, I never really gave it any more thought for about twenty years. Then one day I found myself singing the words of a poem that I had written, only to discover that I could write songs and really enjoyed singing.   

I tried singing lessons but found this too confronting and fell by the wayside very quickly.  Then I had the fortune of participating in a group workshop called “The Heart of Your Voice” with Mikal Neilsen, and it changed my life.  I learned the magic of singing in a group, again! It was one of the most heart-opening experiences I have ever had in my life! 

Did you know that when people sing together in a group, that their heart beats actually synchronise! I went from strength to strength, released my own CD called “Sing For Joy” which is available here https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/rodriquezjohn, sing in two choirs and now run voice coaching for individuals and singing workshops for groups. See LINK fro more about these 

A recent article in Psychology Today says that “Research suggests sound is a powerful tool to reduce pain, anxiety, and more.” Read the full article here https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/urban-survival/201907/the-healing-power-sound-meditation