Music is the language that bridges all humans in all cultures and all stages of life. Everyone sings even when they are simply speaking. Did you ever notice why some people are more interesting to listen to? It is because they pepper their speaking with lots of tones to express themselves in sound. Most are not even aware of this, but through their speaking voice, they are, indeed, singing. Whenever music is introduced anywhere, of any sort, even if it is conversational, people are bonded together in their appreciation for these shared experiences. Singing and music we listen to affects our ability to connect with others in much deeper ways than the obvious sociological connections we make with each other through conversation. The act of making music connects the musician with the wholism of Creation – the cosmic source of all – which reminds us we are always connected to something greater than ourselves.
“Shara offers a comfortable therapeutic approach to voice development. I began working with her in an effort to heal and embrace my voice after years of fear. Shara knows intuitively how to draw out my strengths and gives compassionate support. I definitely recommend Shara Gardner to anyone who wants to explore the healing powers of their voice.”
— Linda Lang
“Shara takes a session well beyond traditional singing lessons. We do all the normal tone and pitch-building practices with the scale, but she also creates a safe space for me to explore my voice in free, playful ways. It helps me break through my fear of singing in public.“
— Sydney Romero
“This practice has brought me closer to myself. I am no longer afraid to hear myself sing or make sounds. I have a clearer understanding of what it is to express authentically. I feel clear and real, unafraid to speak my mind and represent my true self. Wow! What a gift!“
– Becky Nunes
Music for healing is a specialized field of study; but to be truly authentic as a form of medicine, “sound healing” needs to include all the hundreds of tones (called micro-tones) that were left out when music theorists created standardized systems for universal musicianship. To leave them out of sound healing practices would be like doing half a surgery, or giving only part of a prescription for medicine. This is why we use words to extend our sound. Song lyrics or sound syllables – it does not matter which – both carry our tones beyond our conscious control where our voices become part of the fabric of the universe.
Sound healing is more than singing or listening to music. It is both powerful and beautiful at the same time, and especially when we express from our natural voice. The magic in sound healing is the mysterious mix of what we think and what we say, or sing, that helps bring the human body back into its perfect alignment, emotionally, physically, and cosmically when we use all tones available within us.
