Music is not an escape from life, but a path into it.

Music, community, well-being

Whether concertizing as a violinist, engaging young people, or promoting well-being, I strive to create transformative musical experiences that connect and uplift people.

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Upcoming Events

Events
Sound Bath with Therapy Dogs
Nov 17
Sound Bath with Therapy Dogs

Enjoy a relaxing sound bath with Monique accompanied by the soothing presence of 4 therapy dogs provided by our host, Merry Puppins! This sensory-friendly event is suitable for adults and older teens. Admission by donation to benefit Autism Pittsburgh’s “Azure Family Concerts.”

Free Community Sound Bath
Nov 19
Free Community Sound Bath

Carnegie Library in East Liberty hosts a free 60-minute sound bath with Monique to promote well-being in the Pittsburgh community. Join us in the Community Room on the 2nd Floor, and be sure to bring your own mat and comfort items to lie on the floor.

Rancho La Puerta
Nov 30
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.

Sound Healing

Offering a wide range of classes, trainings, and private sessions, my Sound Healing practice combines violin, singing bowls, and other instruments to induce deep relaxation and unlock the body’s natural healing power.

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Community through Music

I imagine a world in which musical experiences are woven into the fabric of everyday life. Having worked with diverse communities throughout the world, I have discovered that universally, music is a powerful mind-altering substance with transformative potential.

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Listen & Explore

Explore recordings, videos, and short documentaries that portray the power of music to connect and uplift us.

News & Ideas

Featured
Where Music, Nature, and Flow Converge
Where Music, Nature, and Flow Converge

From February 1-8, 2025, I'll be at Rancho La Puerta directing the 8th Annual Chamber Music Festival, a week filled with extraordinary performances by some of the world's finest musicians. In this blog, I wrote about what makes this festival so special and why you might want to join me there! (If you're a first-timer, be sure to ask me about a special discount.)

Take a sound bath with Monique
Take a sound bath with Monique

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lawrence McCullough for a feature in Next Pittsburgh. We chatted about the healing power of music, Leonard Bernstein's influence, student mental health, and how sound healing weaves into my musical life. 

Feel good all Summer
Feel good all Summer

Pittsburgh city paper encourages people to explore unique wellness offerings this summer, including Sound Healing with Monique.