Music as Medicine
Sunday, 17th May, 2026Ā Ā
7pm ā 8.30pmĀ GMTĀ
OnlineĀ over Zoom
Alistair: I learned to play guitar at the age of 14. Music became my therapy, allowing me to be with and process difficult feelings and experiences as I was maturing. Music was also a great source of inspiration, acting as a catalyst and guide to my spiritual growth. It particularly resonated with deep existential feelings, as if it held the keys to some mystical truth. I still feel this today, when I listen to, teach, or play music. For me, it touches the core of what it is to be human, whilst simultaneously vibrating on a level that is truly cosmic! In this way it does one of the greatest things that we are here to do - to unite Earth and stars within our own embodiment!
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In this workshop, we will look at some elements of music that have this therapeutic and transformational potential. Drawing from the words and work of Hazrat Iayat Khan, Kay Gardner and other music and sound healing luminaries, we will explore this subject with plenty of experiential and interactive examples, so you can feel into it all yourself.
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You don't need to have any musical experience to join this workshop. It willĀ be useful for expanding your appreciation and access to music's therapeutic potential in your daily life. It will also be useful if you are a practitioner and would like to take a deeper dive into some core elements of music and sound.Ā
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Musical & Sonic elements we may explore:
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Frequency & Pitch - Healing frequencies & Coherence
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Pulse & Rhythm - Moving the body and entrainment
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Modes & Scales - The Voice of Soul
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Harmony - Moving emotionĀ
About AlistairĀ
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Alistair came to sound healing through his experience as a musician. Music and sound became his therapy and inspiration, and steered the course of his life. He qualified with the College of Sound Healing in 2014 and as a tutor for the College in 2017. He has attended courses with leading figures in the field of sound healing including Fabian Maman, Jill Purce, Simon Heather, Jenni Roditi, Nikki Slade, Eileen Day McKusick, and has completed a course in trauma awareness. Alistair became one of the first trained Vocal Tai Chi practitioners in 2023. He also has over 5 years experience of care work in hospitals, care homes and a hospice, and runs sound sessions for the NHS and cancer support charities. He studied music at Goldsmiths University, graduating with first class honours in 2007, winning the Barnard and Hails prize for music. He gained his Masters in composition in 2009. Alistair's life purpose is to share the inspirational and healing power of sound and music.Ā
