Upcoming Events
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.”
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
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.
Mozart Sinfonia Concertante
Celebrating their collaboration of 10 years, Monique performs Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante together with violist Warren Davidson and the Edgewood Symphony, conducted by Walter Morales.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday with Friends Sound Bath
Want to introduce someone to Sound Healing? Every month Monique offers Friday with Friends at 7 PM where you can bring a friend to a sound bath for free. Spots fill up quickly! $30
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.
Father’s Day Reiki Sound Bath
Celebrate Mother's Day with a doubly-relaxing sound bath. Reiki Master Jan Assini balances your energy with light-touch Reiki on head and shoulders while Monique cocoons you in sound vibration with singing bowls and violin.
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.
High-Intensity Sound Bath
While Monique's signature Sound Bath is designed for deep relaxation, this high-intensity session uses sound to activate and move stagnant energy out of the body.
Friday with Friends Sound Bath
Want to introduce someone to Sound Healing? Every month Monique offers Friday with Friends at 7 PM where you can bring a friend to a sound bath for free.
Mother’s Day Reiki Sound Bath
Celebrate Mother's Day with a doubly-relaxing sound bath. Reiki Master Jan Assini balances your energy with light-touch Reiki on head and shoulders while Monique cocoons you in sound vibration with singing bowls and violin.
Sonic Playtime: Hands-On Practice with Singing Bowls
Series of 4 Saturdays: April 20-May 11. For anyone seeking hands-on experience with singing bowls and other instruments without having to purchase your own, this class is for you!
Sonic Playtime: Hands-On Practice with Singing Bowls
Series of 4 Saturdays: April 20-May 11. For anyone seeking hands-on experience with singing bowls and other instruments without having to purchase your own, this class is for you!
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.
Sonic Playtime: Hands-On Practice with Singing Bowls
Series of 4 Saturdays: April 20-May 11. For anyone seeking hands-on experience with singing bowls and other instruments without having to purchase your own, this class is for you!
Sonic Playtime: Hands-On Practice with Singing Bowls
Series of 4 Saturdays: April 20-May 11. For anyone seeking hands-on experience with singing bowls and other instruments without having to purchase your own, this class is for you!
Friday with Friends Sound Bath
Want to introduce someone to Sound Healing? Every month Monique offers Friday with Friends at 7 PM where you can bring a friend to a sound bath for free. Spots fill up quickly! $30
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.
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.
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.
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.