Beyond Music

Citing personal and literary examples, Rick Jarow joins Silvia and Jon to discuss how it is possible to be transported by sound. They touch on how the Indian concepts of Rasa, Raga, Tantra, and Kirtan can produce consciousness transportation and connection with the source. Rick's extensive experience studying in India and other countries, combined with his studies and teachings at western universities provide a unique and valuable perspective on the subject.Rick Jarow, PhD., is a pioneer of the anti-career movement and author of Creating the Work You Love. He has helped thousands open to their intuition, transform their values into action, and answer their true calling, instead of settling for yet another job. For more infomation on Rick, please visit his website at www.rickjarow.com/about. Music by composer Matt Levin from CD album Circadian: https://mattlevinemusic.com/circadian Vocals by Silvia Nakkach (raga Khamaj). Rick Jarow's Book - The Cloud of Longing http://cloudoflonging.comOther References:Rasa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasa_(aesthetics)Raga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RagaTantra - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TantraKirtan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KirtanHanuman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HanumanThis podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

Jon and Silvia have a conversation with Dr. John Beaulieu, N.D., PhD., one of the major innovators in the area of sound healing therapies. A world renowned speaker, composer, pianist, and naturopathic doctor, Dr Beaulieu has pioneered a technique called BioSonic Repatterning, a natural method of healing and consciousness development using tuning forks and other sound modalities based on the sonic ratios inherent in nature. Some of the topics covered in this episode include: -What Beyond Music means to Dr Beaulieu-Ragas-Qualitative and Quantitative Data-Tuning Fork Healing-Anechoic Chamber-Making This Accessible to Everyone-The Secret in SoundFor more information on Dr John Beaulieu and his tuning forks, please visit www.biosonics.comIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to keep the conversation going, please donate at: www.patreon.com/beyondmusicWe are open to sponsorships as well. Email us at: beyondmusicpod@gmail.comMusic Credits:"Liminal Beauty" from the album "Liminal" by Silvia Nakkach"Dream" from the album "Moonzak" by John Beaulieu"Ionian Mode" from the album "Apollo's Lyre" by John Beaulieu"Firefly" from the album "Medicine Melodies - Songs the Healers Hear" by Silvia Nakkach and Christopher EickmannThis podcast s produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.com

Jon and Silvia invited Dr Susana Bustos, PhD, to discuss the role of sound and music in shamanism. Dr. Bustos holds MA degrees in clinical psychology and music therapy. Originally from Chile, she is certified in gestalt, holotropic breathwork, and the expressive arts. Her doctoral research focused on the study of shamanic songs in the contect of ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru. 0:00 - 07:40 Intro to the episode with Jon and Silvia07:40 - 15:08 Dr Bustos describes her personal experience with ayahuasca ceremonies and how it became her focus of research15:08 - 25:37 Shamanism and sound25:37 - 32:09 Synestesia32:23 - 38:39 How can we get people to sing more?38:39 - 46:37 Is there a mystery sense?46:37 - 55:40 Jon's summary and further questions answered by Dr Bustos55:40 - 59:09 Abiding in the infinite qualities of sound59:09 - 59:50 Cicadas59:50 - 1:04:18 Conclusions and creditsFor more information on our guest, Dr. Susana Bustos, PhD, please visit: http://www.roamingthemind.com/ For more information on co-host Silvia Nakkach M.A.MMT, please visit: www.voxmundiproject.com.Music excepts from FireFly Call & Icaro Madresita are from the album Medicine Melodies by Silvia Nakkach, and Amor Espiritual, traditional icaro by Songs from Kestembetsa.This podcast is produced by Carmel Sound Lab. For more information please visit www.carmelsoundlab.comFor any questions, suggestions, or clarifications, please email us at beyondmusicpod@gmail.comKeep listening!

Silvia Nakkach and Jon Beerman kick off the Beyond Music podcast with a discussion that asks the question - What is sound healing? 2:20 - does sound actually heal?9:23 - sound healing practitioners as explorers11:25 - the importance of creating sacred space24:00 - all is function of energy26:18 - helping to open41:00 - everyone in the world is searching for healing whether they know it or not44:18 - Silvia's summaryAbout the Co-HostsSilvia Nakkach is a Grammy®-nominated composer, musician, voice-culturalist, author and recording artist. She was on the faculty at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco for 16 years, where she designed the Certificate in Sound, Voice, and Music in the Healing Arts program. Since 1988 she acts as the founding artistic director of the Vox Mundi and the Mystery School of Voice with centers throughout the USA, Brazil, Argentina, India and Japan. As an internationally accredited specialist in cross-cultural music therapy training, Silvia has pioneered the integration of chanting and the use of the voice with somatic and music psychotherapy, contributing an extensive body of original vocal techniques that have become landmarks in the field of music healing. For more information please visit: www.voxmundiproject.comSilvia is joined by Jon Beerman who was her student at CIIS in 2012-2013. Jon has always maintained a deep curiosity about music and sound healing. He is currently the founder of Carmel Sound Lab, a podcast production studio. For more information please visit: www.carmelsoundlab.com