Upcoming Events

Sound Healing Weekend Intensive
Jan
10
to Jan 12

Sound Healing Weekend Intensive

Start off the New Year developing your sound healing skills in in this 3-day practitioner training that begins with a relaxing sound bath and culminates in a Mega Surround Sound Bath at Heinz Chapel where we'll all play together!  Training takes place in Monique’s cozy yet spacious studio, where you'll get hands-on training with access to over 50 instruments, including quartz and metal singing bowls, gongs, drums, and chimes. 
In 3 days and 12 hours of instruction, this personalized Sound Practitioner Certification Program will train you in powerful musical practices that reliably shift consciousness and produce transformative results.

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Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert
Jan
12

Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert

Dedicated to promoting peace in the New Year, Monique Mead leads 15 professional musicians and sound practitioners to envelop you in an immersive soundscape like no other.

Stretch out on a pew, gaze up at the stained glass windows, and absorb the healing sounds resonating from 60+ singing bowls as they blend with the sublime melodies of violin, harp, and flute. Find stillness as the sounds guide you to a space of timeless presence.

Tickets: $20/$10. Pitt students FREE

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Free Community Sound Bath
Jan
27

Free Community Sound Bath

Carnegie Library East Liberty hosts a free community sound bath with Monique. Enjoy this immersive experience of pure sound vibration that induces deep relaxation and activates the body's natural healing power. You'll lie comfortably as Monique guides you to stillness with singing bowls, ocean drum and beautiful violin serenades. 

We ask that you bring your own comfort items for lying on the floor, such as a mat, pillow, blanket and eye cover.

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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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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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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.”

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Sonic Playtime!
Nov
2

Sonic Playtime!

This hands-on workshop is hands-down the best way to learn to play singing bowls in a fun, creative environment. On four consecutive Saturdays, you’ll practice creating relaxing soundscapes, building one segment at a time until we have a full sound bath to perform for your friends. Saturdays at 3-4:30 PM, Nov. 2-23. $195

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Sound Practitioner Training--Level 2 "Healing Harmonies"
Oct
19

Sound Practitioner Training--Level 2 "Healing Harmonies"

Building on the fundamentals learned in Level 1, this training offers new techniques to equip you with musical knowledge and powerful skills that shift consciousness and produce transformative results in your sound healing practice. With your Level 2 Certificate in the Mead Sound Method, you’ll gain access to a full sound bath protocol that effectively reduces stress by 70%, according to a recent study at Carnegie Mellon University. The course is offered in person and online and requires solid fundamental skills with singing bowls. More information.

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Selichot Sound Bath
Sep
28

Selichot Sound Bath

Prepare for the Jewish New Year with Havdalah and a meditative soundscape featuring singing bowls and other healing instruments. The event is led by Anitra Birnbaum in collaboration with violinist/sound practitioner Monique Mead. Please bring your own comfort items to relax on the floor. The event is free and open to anyone who wishes to attend. Register to reserve a spot.

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Sound Practitioner Training--Level 1
Sep
15

Sound Practitioner Training--Level 1

Learn to play singing bowls in this 3-week training program that enables you to effect positive change through sound. The course is offered in person and online, and no previous musical experience is necessary. With your Level 1 Certificate, you’ll be able to create short intention-based soundscapes with 1 or 2 bowls. Ideal for use at home, in a classroom, yoga studio, therapy practice, or wherever you hope to create peace. More information

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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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Porch Concert: Cello Fury
Aug
31

Porch Concert: 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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Flower Sound Bath
Aug
25

Flower Sound Bath

An experience of beauty, sound, and senses devoted to your inner attunement. The flower barn will be centered with a seasonally vibrant flower mandala from the blooms at Forest & Flowers Retreat, offering unique medicine as you're immersed in sound vibration that induces deep relaxation and activates the body's natural healing power. Tickets $45

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Sound Healing Workshop
Aug
17

Sound Healing Workshop

Carnegie Library Oakland hosts a free 60-minute “Sound Healing for Self-Care Workshop” to promote well-being in the Pittsburgh community. Join us in the North Wing Music Room on the 2nd Floor, and be sure to bring your own mat or cushion if you’d like sit on the floor. Chairs are available.

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Free Community Sound Bath
Aug
17

Free Community Sound Bath

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

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Poolside Sound Bath & Drinks
Aug
9

Poolside Sound Bath & Drinks

Float in the pool, sit in the jacuzzi, or lie on the lawn as you gaze up at the dance of clouds and birds while Monique’s team orchestrates a sonic journey from all parts of the garden. Then enjoy drinks and small bites under a starry sky. Cost: $45/bring a friend for $20.

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Porch Concert: Brazilian Jazz & Samba
Jul
14

Porch Concert: 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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Family Concert
Jun
30

Family Concert

Join Monique & Family for world-class performances on harp, piano, and two violins. You’ll hear music from classical to tango, and jazz to Disney with lots of opportunity to interact in this Family Funtime concert sponsored by Autism Pittsburgh. All behaviors welcome. FREE.

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Sound Bath for Dogs
Jun
21

Sound Bath for Dogs

Parterning with Merry Puppins School for Dogs to offer a canine-friendly sound bath for dogs and their owners. Includes dog-safe aromatherapy, photo op, oracle card reading, and tea (for humans and dogs). Limited to 10 participants.

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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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