Upcoming Events

The Universe in Sound and Movement
May
18

The Universe in Sound and Movement

Journey through a universe of sound and movement with an immersive exploration of the five elements led by Nancy Gatti in partnership with Monique Mead and other talented musicians. Flowing through breathwork, gentle yoga, and live music, this sequence culminates in a blissful sound bath to connect you with the universe within and around you.

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Cello Fury
Jun
22

Cello Fury

Cello Fury is a dynamic instrumental rock band known for their innovative fusion of classical cello with rock, pop and movie music. Cello Fury blends the rich tones of the cello with the energy and power of rock music, pushing the boundaries of musical genres.

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Beatles Band
Jul
7

Beatles Band

The Nowhere Men pay tribute to the band that changed everything, The Beatles. From the British Invasion to Abbey Road & everything in between, expect to hear recreations of some of the most memorable songs of our lifetime.

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Brazilian Jazz & Samba
Jul
14

Brazilian Jazz & Samba

Enjoy an evening of Brazilian Jazz and Samba with songstress Lilly Abreu and her Brazilian Jazz Quartet. Lilly will sing classics of Bossa Nova like Quiet Nights and The Girl from Ipanema, as well as Sambas like the Mas que Nada. Immerse yourself in beautiful music from Brazil and learn a few samba steps as well!

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Rancho La Puerta
Sep
7
to Sep 14

Rancho La Puerta

Spend a week with Monique Mead, guitarist Mak Grgic, and pianist Frederic Chiu at this glorious wellness resort, and enjoy evening concerts, sound baths, and musical talks, plus daily hikes, organic food, and wellness activities.

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Rancho La Puerta
Nov
30
to Dec 7

Rancho La Puerta

Spend a week with Monique Mead & Friends at this glorious wellness resort, and enjoy evening concerts, sound baths, and musical talks, plus daily hikes, organic food, and wellness activities. If you are a first-timer, contact Monique for a special presenter discount.

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Rancho La Puerta Chamber Music Festival
Feb
1
to Feb 8

Rancho La Puerta Chamber Music Festival

Spend a glorious week immersed in music, nature and wellness at Rancho La Puerta. Chamber Music Week features daily concerts, musical talks and wellness activities along with homegrown gourmet cuisine and spa amenities. Artists include The King’s Singers, pianist Jon Kimura Parker, violist Aloysia Friedmann, and the delightful violin/guitar duo ArcoStrum. If this is your first visit, contact Monique for a special discount.

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Reiki Sound Bath
Apr
14

Reiki Sound Bath

Amplify your sound healing session with Reiki Master Shawn Fertitta, who will balance your energy with light-touch Reiki while Monique Mead guides you into to deep relaxation with sound vibrations of quartz singing bowls and violin.

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Lullaby Project Celebration Concert
Apr
7

Lullaby Project Celebration Concert

Lullaby Project Pittsburgh celebrates the songs created in their Spring collaboration with new, expecting, and bereaved parents. Join us for this informal song circle with families and CMU musicians. This initiative is supported by donations from Shadyside Porch Concerts. FREE.

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Easter Sound Bath
Mar
31

Easter Sound Bath

On Easter Sunday, celebrate renewal with this immersive experience of pure sound vibration that induces deep relaxation and activates the body's natural healing power. Session includes beautiful violin music, singing bowls, and ocean waves.

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Reiki Sound Bath
Mar
30

Reiki Sound Bath

Amplify your sound healing session with the combined expertise of Reiki Master Jan Assini, who will balance your energy with light-touch Reiki on head and shoulders while master musician Monique Mead guides you into to deep relaxation with sound vibrations of quartz singing bowls and violin. Reiki is a universal healing practice that promotes relaxation and reduces tension throughout the body. Reiki healing is passed to the client through gentle hands-on placement.

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High-Intensity Sound Bath
Mar
18

High-Intensity Sound Bath

While Monique's signature Sound Bath is intended deep relaxation, this class is designed to activate and move stagnant emotional energy out of the body. Think: sonic deep tissue massage where we lean into tension points to stimulate a cathartic release. This session features active breathing practice, emotional focus, and a sonic landscape that induces tension and release. We take ample time at the end to "bliss out" into your new flow of energy. $40

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Sound Healing for Self-Care Workshop
Mar
16

Sound Healing for Self-Care Workshop

Spend the morning with master musician and healing artist, Monique Mead as she guides you in creating sound meditations with a small group. You'll learn the basics of playing quartz crystal singing bowls, ocean drum, and chimes to induce deep states of relaxation. The workshop includes a blissful 45-minute sound bath with violin interludes. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a sense of curiosity.

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Baking Up Music
Feb
25

Baking Up Music

Monique partners with award-winning chef Zoe Peckich and CMU musicians to present one of her most popular family concerts, that turns musical ingredients into a 7-layer Rondo Cake to the music of Mozart. Presented by Azure Family Concerts, this is an “all-behaviors-welcome” concert. Admission free.

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CMU Faculty Chamber Series
Feb
20

CMU Faculty Chamber Series

  • Carnegie Mellon University, Kresge Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Monique performs Bach’s C Minor Sonata for Violin and Piano with Sung-Im Kim on this program of Carnegie Mellon University’s Chamber Series. Also on the program are Bach’s Goldberg Variations for string trio.

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Rancho La Puerta Chamber Music Festival
Feb
3
to Feb 10

Rancho La Puerta Chamber Music Festival

Join Monique for Chamber Music Week at Rancho La Puerta, where you’ll hear daily concerts by Grammy-nominated Miro Quartet, violinist Elena Urioste, pianist Tom Poster, and guitarist Mak Grgic in intimate settings and scenic places. If you are first-timer, contact Monique for a presenter discount.

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Rancho La Puerta
Dec
23
to Dec 30

Rancho La Puerta

Spend Christmas week with Monique & Family at this glorious wellness resort, and enjoy evening concerts, sound baths, and musical talks, plus daily hikes, organic food, and wellness activities. If you are a first-timer, contact Monique for a special presenter discount.

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Rancho La Puerta
Dec
16
to Dec 23

Rancho La Puerta

Spend a week at a five-star wellness resort, where Monique performs with the award-winning guitar-violin duo, ArcoStrum. Enjoy hikes, activities, sound baths, and delicious organic cuisine in a beautiful setting. If you are a first-timer, contact Monique to take advantage of a presenter discount.

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Sonic Seduction Workshop
Nov
18

Sonic Seduction Workshop

During this hands-on workshop, you'll learn 5 techniques to seduce the mind to stillness using singing bowls and other instruments. Monique guides you through powerful principles that you can use to create sound meditations for yourself and others. A blissful 45-minute sound bath and light snacks are included in this 3-hour workshop. No musical experience needed, just come as you are.

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Azure Interactive Youth Concert
Nov
4

Azure Interactive Youth Concert

Partnering with Carnegie Library’s Summer Reading program, Monique and her son Tino Cardenes present a sensory-friendly program titled “Find Your Voice,” featuring music from Bach to Gershwin and beyond. All behaviors welcome!

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Azure Interactive Youth Concert
Nov
4

Azure Interactive Youth Concert

Partnering with Carnegie Library’s Summer Reading program, Monique and her son Tino Cardenes present a sensory-friendly program titled “Find Your Voice,” featuring music from Bach to Gershwin and beyond. All behaviors welcome!

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Sound Journey at Heinz Chapel
Sep
24

Sound Journey at Heinz Chapel

Monique orchestrates a sensory journey that blends solo violin and meditative soundscapes to connect you with the magnificence of the spaces above and within you. Sit or lie comfortably, as she guides you to stillness with singing bowls, chimes, and other sound vibrations that permeate the acoustics and stained-glass splendor of Heinz Chapel, offering a space for healing and transformation. At the end of this 80-minute sound journey, you’ll be brought back to the present moment with Bach’s Chaconne that mirrors the sacred geometry of the chapel’s architecture.

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Olympic Strings Workshop
Jul
30
to Aug 4

Olympic Strings Workshop

Immerse yourself in music for the Olympic Strings Camp at Olympic National Park. For students ages 12-18. Concerts are free and open to the public on August 3 and 4 at link below.

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Rancho La Puerta
Jul
23
to Jul 30

Rancho La Puerta

Spend a week at this glorious destination wellness resort and enjoy evening concerts, sound baths, and musical talks by Monique with Geeta Novotny, voice; and Steven Gross, piano and musical theatre expert. If you are a first-timer, contact Monique for a special discount code.

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Rancho La Puerta
Jul
15
to Jul 22

Rancho La Puerta

Spend a week at this glorious destination wellness resort and enjoy evening concerts, sound baths, and musical talks by Monique Mead, violin and Dimitri Papadimitriou, piano. If you are a first-timer, contact Monique for a special discount code.

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Azure Interactive Youth Concert
Jun
24

Azure Interactive Youth Concert

Partnering with Carnegie Library’s Summer Reading program, Monique and her son Tino Cardenes present a sensory-friendly program titled “Find Your Voice,” featuring music from Bach to Gershwin and beyond. All behaviors welcome!

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Azure Interactive Youth Concert
Jun
10

Azure Interactive Youth Concert

Partnering with Carnegie Library’s Summer Reading program, Monique and her son Tino Cardenes present a sensory-friendly program titled “Find Your Voice,” featuring music from Bach to Gershwin and beyond. All behaviors welcome!

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Sound Healing for Self-Care Workshop
Jun
3

Sound Healing for Self-Care Workshop

Spend the morning with master musician and healing artist, Monique Mead as she guides you in creating sound meditations with a small group. You'll learn the basics of playing Tibetan and quartz crystal singing bowls, ocean drum, and chimes to induce deep states of relaxation. The workshop includes a blissful 45-minute sound bath with violin interludes. No experience needed, just bring yourself and a sense of curiosity.

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Everything is Music
Jun
1
to Jun 17

Everything is Music

Join Monique for a six-week course that goes beyond “understanding” or “appreciating” music to connect you so deeply with it that you begin to experience the ecstasy of what Sufi poet, Rumi describes as “falling into a place where everything is music.”

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