There is a moment in September when change begins quietly.

The light falls differently. The evenings cool. Green still surrounds us, but here and there, the first signs of another season begin to appear.

At the Turning is a sound journey inspired by this in-between place, when something is shifting but we don't yet know exactly where it will lead.

Through layers of crystal singing bowls, gongs, harp, chimes, and other resonant instruments, you'll be invited to step away from the momentum of everyday life and settle into a space of deep rest and reflection.

There is no need to decide what comes next. No need to hurry toward change or hold tightly to what is passing.

This evening is simply an opportunity to be present at the turning. To notice where you are, make room for what you don't yet know, and perhaps become a little more curious about what might be waiting around the bend.

No meditation or sound bath experience is needed. Come as you are, settle in, and allow yourself to be held in sound.

A monthly live sound experience for deep rest and steady support. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the sound meet you where you are.

There is a certain softness that arrives at the end of a summer day.

The light turns gold.
The air begins to cool.
Everything slows just enough to notice where you are.

Golden Hour is a sound journey inspired by this quiet transition into evening.

Throughout the experience, layers of resonant sound create a spacious environment for deep rest, reflection, and calm. Like late summer light stretching across fields and trees, the tones unfold slowly, inviting the body to soften and the mind to settle.

This evening is not about escaping life or searching for something more. It is simply an opportunity to pause inside the warmth and fullness of the season before the light fades.

No experience with meditation or sound healing is needed. Simply come as you are and allow yourself to be held in sound.

A monthly live sound experience for deep rest and steady support. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the sound meet you where you are.

There is a certain kind of magic that belongs only to midsummer evenings.

The air softens.
The sky deepens into blue.
And slowly, small lights begin appearing in the dark.

Fireflies is a sound journey inspired by this quiet sense of wonder.

Throughout the evening, immersive layers of sound create a spacious environment for deep rest and stillness. Gentle tones shimmer and unfold like fireflies appearing one by one, inviting the body to relax and the mind to settle into the calm of the present moment.

This experience is not about escaping life or searching for something dramatic. It is about slowing down enough to notice what is already here: beauty, breath, quiet, and the steady presence of being alive in this season.

No experience is needed. Simply arrive and allow yourself to be held in sound.

A monthly live sound experience for deep rest and steady support. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the sound meet you where you are.

Summer invites a different pace.

Longer evenings. Warm air moving through the trees. Paths that wind without urgency through gardens full of color and life.

Garden Paths is a sound journey inspired by this feeling of gentle wandering and quiet wonder.

As layers of resonant sound unfold throughout the evening, participants are invited to rest comfortably and allow the nervous system to soften. Like a slow walk through a summer garden, this experience creates space to notice, breathe, and reconnect with a sense of openness and ease.

There is nowhere to get to. Nothing to accomplish. Just space to settle into the richness of the season and experience the calm that comes when we stop hurrying ourselves forward.

No experience with meditation or sound healing is needed. Simply come as you are.

A monthly live sound experience for deep rest and steady support. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the sound meet you where you are.

By May, the season has fully arrived. Trees leaf out, gardens come alive, and the world fills with color, warmth, and movement. In Full Bloom is a sound journey inspired by this sense of fullness and vitality.

During this experience, participants are invited to rest comfortably while immersive layers of sound create a spacious environment for relaxation and renewal. The tones unfold slowly, encouraging the body to release tension while allowing energy and openness to return naturally.

Like the landscape in late spring, this journey celebrates abundance. Light lingers longer. The air feels warmer. Life moves more freely again.

Zero-gravity chairs and blankets are provided so participants can settle in fully and receive the sound without effort. No experience with meditation or sound healing is required.

In April, the landscape begins to change. The ground softens. Small shoots appear where snow and ice once lingered. Life begins to return, quietly but unmistakably. Emerging Green is a sound journey inspired by this moment of early renewal.

This experience offers a calm, supportive space to rest while layers of resonant sound create an atmosphere of spaciousness and gentle movement. Just as the natural world begins to awaken after winter, the body and mind are invited to soften, settle, and reconnect with a sense of fresh possibility.

Participants rest comfortably in zero-gravity chairs with blankets provided as the sounds unfold slowly throughout the evening. No experience with meditation or sound healing is needed. Simply arrive and allow the sound to meet you where you are.

A monthly live sound experience for deep rest and steady support. Settle in, get comfortable, and let the sound meet you where you are.

March carries change, but it arrives slowly.
Ice does not disappear all at once. The ground releases in its own time.

Thaw is a sound journey that honors this gradual shift.

The sounds invite softening rather than effort. What has been held begins to loosen. Stillness gives way to subtle movement, without urgency or demand.

This experience supports the nervous system as it transitions from winter’s holding into early signs of flow. The soundscape encourages warmth, ease, and quiet readiness, allowing space for whatever begins to stir.

There is no need to push forward.
No expectation of renewal.
Just the invitation to soften and let ease return naturally.

Thaw is especially supportive for those emerging from a long winter season, whether physically, emotionally, or energetically.

February sits deep within winter.
Light is limited. Energy can feel low. Emotions often settle closer to the surface.

In the Heart of Darkness is a sound journey that stays with what is real.

Rather than trying to brighten or bypass the season, this experience offers steadiness and warmth within it. The soundscape creates a spacious undercurrent that allows heaviness, uncertainty, or vulnerability to exist without overwhelming the listener.

This is not about fixing what feels difficult.
It is about discovering that even here, something supportive remains.
That tenderness does not need to be hidden or hurried.

Participants rest as sound moves gently through layers of depth and quiet resonance. No prior experience is needed. This is a place to arrive honestly and be met with care.

This journey may resonate especially with those navigating grief, fatigue, emotional depth, or simply the weight of winter itself.

February sits deep within winter.
Light is limited. Energy can feel low. Emotions often settle closer to the surface.

In the Heart of Darkness is a sound journey that stays with what is real.

Rather than trying to brighten or bypass the season, this experience offers steadiness and warmth within it. The soundscape creates a spacious undercurrent that allows heaviness, uncertainty, or vulnerability to exist without overwhelming the listener.

This is not about fixing what feels difficult.
It is about discovering that even here, something supportive remains.
That tenderness does not need to be hidden or hurried.

Participants rest as sound moves gently through layers of depth and quiet resonance. No prior experience is needed. This is a place to arrive honestly and be met with care.

This journey may resonate especially with those navigating grief, fatigue, emotional depth, or simply the weight of winter itself.

A Winter soundbath offering steadiness, quiet presence, and rest. Sound that stays, nothing required.

Late January is not asking us to move forward.
It is asking us to stay.

Still With You is a live soundbath offering presence without demand.
No fixing. No striving. Just sound that stays.

Using a full palette of instruments, this evening invites deep rest, steadiness, and the felt sense of not being alone in winter.

No experience required. Come as you are.

Honor the stillness and introspection of the winter solstice with this 1-hour sound meditation. Designed to guide you through the longest night of the year, this session uses calming tones and vibrations to help you release the old, embrace rest, and set intentions for the season ahead. Connect with the quiet power of winter and find peace and renewal in the embrace of sound.

These events are free for Carols of the Heart members.

On the evening of Saturday, November 1, we gather in community for a sound journey that honors the threshold between worlds. Inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos, this event creates a space to remember those we love, reflect on the cycle of life and death, and reconnect with the luminous thread that binds us all.

Through crystal bowls, gongs, and gentle instruments, you’ll be guided into a soundscape that evokes both reverence and renewal. Participants are welcome to bring a photo, token, or memory of a loved one to hold during the meditation, creating a circle of remembrance that carries us deeper into sound and silence.

Join us for a live Zoom soundath! Embrace the balance and harmony of the autumn equinox with this sound meditation. This immersive session is designed to help you find grounding as the days and nights come into perfect equilibrium and release what no longer serves you. Enter a state of deep relaxation and renewal, connecting to the transformative energy of autumn.

These events are free for Sound Slow Down members.

🎶✨ Nic³ = Triple the Resonance! ✨🎶

This Sunday’s Sound Immersion brings you a one-of-a-kind collaboration:
Nicholee Froese of Carols of the Heart,
Nick Carbuto of Tranquil Heart Sound,
and his son Nicky.

Three Nics, three unique voices, one powerful sound journey. 🌿💫

🗓 Sunday, Sept 14 at 6:30PM
📍 Latham Center for the Arts

Don’t miss this Nic³ experience!

🌻 Not ready to let summer go?

Join us for Embers of Summer—a glowing sound journey on Friday, August 29 from 7:00–8:30PM in Albany.

As the brightness of summer begins its slow, gentle turn, we gather to honor the season’s glow. Embers of Summer is a restorative sound journey inviting you to pause in late August’s golden light—reflecting on what has ripened, releasing what has burned away, and carrying forward the quiet warmth that remains.

Bask in soothing vibrations, spacious stillness, and the enduring ember of your own inner fire.

🌍 Feeling the weight of the world lately?

Join us for A Light of the Earth—a peaceful sound journey on Saturday, July 19 from 4:00–5:30PM in Albany.

This restorative experience invites you to reconnect with your inner light through soothing sound and gentle reflection. No experience needed—just come as you are. ✨🌀

🎟 Reserve your spot here: Eventbrite

🌞 Easy Livin’: A Sound Journey of Summer Rest
🗓 Wednesday, June 25 · 🕡 6:30–8:00 PM

As the golden days stretch long and slow, you’re invited to sink into the season’s ease. 🌻✨

Join us for Easy Livin’, a serene and spacious sound journey inspired by the warmth and softness of summer. 🌼💤 Surrounded by calming tones, singing bowls, and gentle vibration, you’ll be guided into deep rest—body, mind, and spirit. 🌊🌀

This is your midweek permission slip to pause. 🌿 Let the sound wash over you like sun on your skin, and return to the rhythm of your own breath. Whether you're new to sound healing or a seasoned listener, there's a place for you here. 🧘‍♀️🎶

Come as you are. Rest as you need. Let the livin’ be easy. 🍓🌅💗

Join us for a live Zoom soundbath! Celebrate the energy of the summer solstice with this special sound meditation. Designed to honor the longest day of the year, this immersive session uses soothing tones and vibrations to help you connect with the warmth, vitality, and abundance of the season. Reflect, recharge, and set intentions as you align with the transformative power of nature's peak light.

These events are free for Sound Slow Down members.

🌼 In Full Bloom: A Sound Journey of Joy & Presence 🌸
Sunday, May 25 | 6:30–8:00 PM

As spring reaches its fullest expression, nature reminds us what it means to thrive, to expand, to shine. Join us for In Full Bloom, a nourishing sound journey designed to celebrate joy, presence, and the beauty of becoming.

Through the gentle resonance of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and soothing vibrations, you’ll be guided into a space of deep rest and radiant connection. This is a time to pause, reflect on what’s blossoming in your own life, and align with the vibrant energy of the season.

💛 Perfect for anyone seeking:
🌸 Emotional replenishment
🌸 Inner clarity and lightness
🌸 A mindful celebration of personal growth

No experience needed—just bring your open heart and a willingness to receive.

Let’s gather to honor the fullness of this moment, and bloom together. 🌼
Space is limited—reserve your spot today.

🌸 Step into Spring with a Soulful Sound Journey 🌸 As the earth awakens from winter’s slumber, so too can we embrace renewal, growth, and fresh possibilities. Welcome Spring! A Sound Journey of Hope & Renewal is an immersive sound bath experience designed to guide you into a deep state of relaxation, release, and rejuvenation.

🌸 Step into Spring with a Soulful Sound Journey 🌸 As the earth awakens from winter’s slumber, so too can we embrace renewal, growth, and fresh possibilities. Welcome Spring! A Sound Journey of Hope & Renewal is an immersive sound bath experience designed to guide you into a deep state of relaxation, release, and rejuvenation.

Shake off the Winter Blues and step into the warmth of renewal with this uplifting sound bath experience! Through the healing tones of gongs, Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls, and chimes, you’ll release stagnant energy, reawaken your vitality, and banish the blues. Let’s journey together into brighter, lighter days! 🎶✨

Start Your New Year Right! 🎶 Join me on New Year’s Day for Deep Listening: A Participatory Experience of Healing Sound. During this immersive hands-on workshop, you will learn to play sacred instruments, explore the art of deep listening, and create a group sound meditation. Limited to 8 participants! Reserve your spot now for a powerful, heart-opening experience. 💫🎵