Upcoming Events

Latin Rhythms
Jun
15

Latin Rhythms

Join us for an unforgettable evening of sizzling Samba and Salsa as we launch our Porch Concert Series with Latin Jazz Night! This high-energy performance features an all-star Pittsburgh lineup that has just laid down fresh studio recordings of these vibrant rhythms. Sign up!

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Level 1 Summer Practitioner Training
Jun
20
to Jun 22

Level 1 Summer Practitioner Training

Develop your sound healing skills in this 3-day intensive practitioner training. You’ll learn from master musician and sound healing expert, Monique Mead and come away with tools to enhance your own self-care through sound. In 3 days and 12 hours of instruction, this personalized Sound Practitioner Certification Program will train you in research-based practices that reliably shift consciousness and produce transformative results.

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Rising Stars
Jun
21

Rising Stars

Celebrate the future of music with our annual Rising Stars concert, showcasing some of Pittsburgh’s most gifted young musicians. This inspiring evening features outstanding students on violin, cello, and piano, including the return of 13-year-old violinist Alice Tang, whose debut recital in 2020 sparked the very beginning of our Porch Concert Series. Sign up!

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Harp & Strings
Jun
28
to Jun 29

Harp & Strings

Tonight’s evening of chamber music features our very own Isabel Cardenes, harpist and recent graduate of the Manhattan School of Music. She’ll be joined by (mom) Monique Mead, violin, along with a talented group of CMU musicians, for a program that highlights the beauty of the harp both in solo and ensemble repertoire. Sign up!

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Schenley Park Sound Bath
Jun
29

Schenley Park Sound Bath

Start your morning in the freshness of Schenley Park amidst the healing sounds of nature, harp, singing bowls, and violin!  This unique sound bath takes place under the tent at Schenley Park Café, overlooking the park. 

Monique guides the journey with her violin, accompanied by her daughter Isabel on the harp for a nature-inspired sound bath. Afterwards, you’re invited to linger: enjoy the café, explore the park, or treat yourself to Monique’s homemade gourmet granola with Greek yogurt.

$45. Register Here

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Songs from the ‘70s & ‘80s
Jul
13

Songs from the ‘70s & ‘80s

Dust off your disco shoes and warm up those vocal cords—it’s time for a night of pure nostalgic joy with the Halfstep All Stars Band! Known for their crowd-pleasing Beatles Night performances, this beloved group returns with a high-energy set of hits from your favorite artists of the 70s and 80s. Sign up!

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Sound Bath for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest
Jul
19

Sound Bath for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Pittsburgh's 50 Finest

Join Monique Mead for a restorative sound bath dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis. Surrounded by the resonant tones of crystal singing bowls, gongs, and Monique’s violin melodies, you’ll be guided into deep relaxation and inner stillness. This immersive experience is designed to calm the nervous system and offer space for personal healing while contributing to the well-being of those affected by cystic fibrosis.

Register here

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Sound Healing Retreat
Aug
23

Sound Healing Retreat

The sounds and stillness of nature provide the most harmonious setting for studying sound healing, and the spaces of Forest & Flowers Retreat are ideal for engaging in a community of learning. 

This immersive, research-based sound healing training is designed to equip you with powerful techniques that lead to profound transformation. Whether you’re new to sound healing or seeking new perspectives, this one-day intensive will provide you with skills and personalized guidance to take your practice to a new level.

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Music & Wellness at Rancho La Puerta
Oct
18

Music & Wellness at Rancho La Puerta

Join Monique & Friends for a transformative week of music, fitness, hiking, organic food, and good company at Rancho La Puerta, voted #1 Destination Spa and Wellness Resort by Travel & Leisure magazine. It’s like no place you’ve ever been before—a mix of summer camp, the Garden of Eden, and the perfect home. If this is your first visit, ask Monique about a 20% first-timer discount.

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Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert
Nov
9

Mega Surround Sound Bath Concert

Back by popular demand, Monique Mead leads 18 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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Music & Wellness at Rancho La Puerta
Dec
6
to Dec 13

Music & Wellness at Rancho La Puerta

Join Monique and other musicians for a transformative week of chamber music, mind/body wellness, sound healing, and homegrown organic meals in the company of likeminded people. Rancho La Puerta has been voted #1 Destination Spa and Wellness Resort by Travel & Leisure magazine for 10 years in a row: It’s like no place you’ve ever been—a mix of summer camp, the Garden of Eden, and the perfect home. If this is your first visit, ask Monique about a 20% first-timer discount for this “happy place.”

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Sound Healing with Monique
May
25

Sound Healing with Monique

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

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Sound Healing with Monique
May
14

Sound Healing with Monique

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

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Flower Moon Sound Bath
May
11

Flower Moon Sound Bath

May 11 marks the confluence of May's full "flower moon" and Mother's Day, inspiring a sound bath experience that honors the nurturing energy of Mother Nature.  You'll hear violin music inspired by the vitality of spring, healing soundscapes attuned to the organic cycles of the Earth, and you'll be greeted by the sight of a serene flower mandala floating in a singing bowl. 

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Mother's Day Exclusive
May
11

Mother's Day Exclusive

Celebrate Mother’s Day with what moms need most: deep rest. This exclusive sound bath concert blends live music, soothing soundscapes, and a floral offering to melt away stress and invite you to float on an ocean of peace. In this 90-minute experience, you'll have the opportunity to honor the mothers and nurturers in your life by placing blossoms into a beautiful floral mandala floating within a singing bowl that will be played during the sound bath, amplifying your loving connection.

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Sound Healing with Monique
May
4

Sound Healing with Monique

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

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Sound Healing with Monique
Apr
23

Sound Healing with Monique

Offering a variety of sound bath experiences every week at the Awareness & Wellness Center in Pittsburgh, Monique curates music and sound to create deep relaxation and stimulate the body’s natural healing response.

Monique’s sound healing work has been featured on the front page of the Post Gazette, NPR, CBS Pittsbugh, and Next Pittsburgh.

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H2P Sound Bath
Apr
12

H2P Sound Bath

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. Join us November 9 for the next Mega Sound Bath in Heinz Chapel!

Ever wonder how stress affects your health? Research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that sound baths can reduce stress by an impressive 70%—but don’t just take their word for it. Come experience it for yourself! At the H2P Sound Bath, you’ll recline on the pews of Heinz Chapel, take in the stunning stained glass, and let the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls ease your tension, calm your mind, and restore your inner peace.

This unique event is led by violinist Monique Mead and PittMed students training in both traditional medicine and sound healing. It’s the perfect way to reset, recharge, and take a well-deserved break. Ready to feel 70% less stressed? Bring your friends and join us for this transformative experience!

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Global Arts Symposium
Apr
2
to Apr 3

Global Arts Symposium

Monique Mead and her CMU team present “From Stress to Serenity” at the International Arts Symposium at Ohio University. They will also perform a sound healing session for participants interested in experiencing Monique’s research-backed protocol for reducing campus stress with sound therapy.

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Sound Bath with Therapy Dogs
Mar
16

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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MegaSound and Mindful Movement
Mar
14

MegaSound and Mindful Movement

Monique Mead and the MegaTeam join forces with Attack Theatre’s Michele de la Reza for a full-moon, full-body experience like no other.  Accompanied by live music, Michele guides you through mindful movement to prepare you for an immersive sonic experience where you’ll lie comfortably, surrounded by a choir of 40+ singing bowls vibrating all around you. Monique orchestrates the healing soundscape with pianist Tino Cardenes and six MegaTeam Sound Practitioners.

Tickets: $45

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MegaSound and Mindful Movement
Mar
14

MegaSound and Mindful Movement

Monique Mead and the MegaTeam join forces with Attack Theatre’s Michele de la Reza for a full-moon, full-body experience like no other.  Accompanied by live music, Michele guides you through mindful movement to prepare you for an immersive sonic experience where you’ll lie comfortably, surrounded by a choir of 40+ singing bowls vibrating all around you. Monique orchestrates the healing soundscape with pianist Tino Cardenes and six MegaTeam Sound Practitioners.

Tickets: $45

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Sound & Hygge
Feb
21

Sound & Hygge

Hygge (pronounced "hoo-gah") is the Danish art of creating coziness, comfort, and connection, especially during the colder months. This February, embrace the warmth and relaxation of Hygge with a candlelit sound bath experience with concert violinist, Monique Mead. 

Sink into ultimate comfort with beanbags, blankets, and eye masks as soothing sounds of singing bowls and gongs wash over you, leaving you deeply relaxed. 

Afterwards, savor the cozy vibes with a steaming mug of homemade gourmet hot chocolate, complete with all the fixings. In the spirit of Hygge, please bring your own mug!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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