The Power of Music to Heal
When I was first starting out as a musician, I would sing at weddings, piano bars, and hot dog stand openings—you name it, I would be there. Music seemed to be the perfect vehicle for me to express my heart and soul.
I was writing songs at this time and trying to get published with the “you done me wrong” themes publishers wanted.
But it wasn’t until I got a job singing at a New Thought church and had reason to write positive songs that something clicked.
I could feel the songs were changing the way I thought and were bringing more love, light, and happiness into my life.
When I took the huge risk of putting out my first CD of these songs, praise and gratitude validated that I had found my right path.
From Mantra to Music
It wasn’t until my mother was diagnosed with cancer that my musical direction became crystal clear. My mother was the most positive person I’ve ever known. When she went in for her chemo treatments, she would recite a positive mantra over and over: I am healed, whole, and healthy!
When I heard that affirmation, I immediately put music to it so she could sing along as she was getting her infusions. I could literally see the effects that combining the affirmative words with soothing music had on her.
The chemo may have been infusing her body, but at the same time the music was infusing her mind with a message of hope and healing. That one decision to write a chant for someone’s healing changed the focus of what I wanted to do with my music.
People have asked what motivates me to write healing music.
I feel truly humbled when I receive emails from people who say these songs have been a friend to them, have kept them out of fear and worry, and put them in a positive state as they healed.
My vision is that healing music is available to anyone who is going through a health challenge. I would love to see this kind of music in hospitals, cancer centers, and anywhere people could benefit from listening.
This is what I know: Music can heal. Music can inspire. Music is essential to our well-being.