Sonic Events
FREE Webinar: Science of Sound Healing
Do you want to learn more about the mental, emotional and physical aspects of sound for healing?
Join Adrian DiMatteo, founder of the Sonic Institute, in a free webinar discussing the cutting edge science of sound healing and meditation.
“Sound healing instruments and practices are nothing less than sophisticated surgical tools in the hands of a qualified facilitator.” — Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness
Pick up your copy of Adrian’s book here (signed copies available).
Kailash Kora 2026 Pilgrimage *FULL*
Join us for our 2026 Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet for an unforgettable and life-changing experience.
*PILGRIMAGE FILLED
Heart of the Earth: Drum Making Workshop
The drum is a sacred instrument that invokes the heart and speaks a universal language. It invites us to travel more deeply into our hearts and to the universal beat that connects all life. The rhythmic heartbeat of the drum is at the center of ceremonies held by people all over the world. The shamanic drum is used to communicate with the Spirit and to connect our hearts with the heartbeat of the Earth. It is a powerful medicine that heals the body, heart, mind, and spirit.
We will be making one-sided hand drums, using wooden frames made of maple and elk, deer or buffalo hide, and sinew. There is an option to dye your drum hide with Indigo plant dye.
Full Moon Meditation
The astrological new year is upon us! Aries season marks the beginning of the astrological calendar with the energy of the spring equinox. This is a time of tending to the soil and preparing to plant the seeds for the year. With the Moon in Libra we are offered a moment of reflection that focus on going from the me to the we, how to find harmony between our independence and relationships with others. How can create authentic connections?
African Drum Circle with Abdoul Doumbia, Mali
Welcoming back special guest and traditional Djembe player, Abdoul Doumbia of Mali. We will continue to focus on connecting to rhythm and to the traditional medicine of the Djembe and other drums. These classes are for all levels of players, there is an abundance of knowledge being shared and regardless of your experience, this is a special and rare opportunity to learn from a master.
New Moon Mediation (online)
Gather under the energy of the New Moon in Aquarius. Connect with the visionary, creative and innovative energy of this moon with a virtual sound bath to pause and reflect on this time.
Aquarius is an air sign represented by the water-bearer. The water-bearer symbolizes the pouring of wisdom, knowledge and innovation into the world. It is the sign that represents the collective consciousness.
Sound Bath - Ellenville, NY
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Together, we will explore how and why sound and music can be powerful for healing and meditation. Our session will include a sound bath as well as an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
Kids Sing Along
All Ages WelcomeJoin us for a fun and inspiring interactive Sing-along with instruments and songs for kids of all ages. Connect with music as a vital activity for learning and bonding. Join us for new and familiar songs with guitars, flute, percussion, piano and more!
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” —Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
Guitar Class
Ages 13+ Years
Guitar is one of the most popular, fun and accessible instruments in the world. This class is for beginner to intermediate players age 13+.
We will cover essential skills needed to play guitar in any genre (applies to all guitar types: nylon, classical, steel string, electric and bass guitar).
Receive personalized attention along with the benefits of playing in a group.
Live Q&A Session
Everyone is welcome to this open Q&A with Adrian DiMatteo, founder of the Sonic Institute. Come prepared with ANY questions you have on the topic of sound, healing, meditation, music, instruments and more!
New Moon Mediation (online)
Gather under the energy of the New Moon in Aquarius. Connect with the visionary, creative and innovative energy of this moon with a virtual sound bath to pause and reflect on this time.
Aquarius is an air sign represented by the water-bearer. The water-bearer symbolizes the pouring of wisdom, knowledge and innovation into the world. It is the sign that represents the collective consciousness.
Sound Bath - Ellenville, NY
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Together, we will explore how and why sound and music can be powerful for healing and meditation. Our session will include a sound bath as well as an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation. Questions and comments are welcome and encouraged.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, handpans, and a range of other tools are used throughout the journey. Vibrations and overtones produced by these powerful instruments can be felt throughout the body. Sound baths hold space for deep relaxation, emotional release, and setting intentions for the future.
Ecstatic Dance - Sound Bath
Join us for our February Dance at the beautiful GreenPoint Loft in Brooklyn!
Join us for our February Dance at Greenpoint Loft!
What a lovely treat it will be to get down and groove with the people who has held this community in their care and stewardship for over a decade!
Lineup Announcement Coming Soon!
6:30 Doors Open
7:00 - 8:00 Warm Up with Shoko Tamai
8:00 -10:30 Ecstatic Dance with Miles Alix
10:30 -11:00 Closing Sound with Adrian DiMatteo
➤ Guidelines:1. No talking on the dance floor (plenty of room to talk on the sides and lounge area)2. Drug-Free, Smoke-Free, Alcohol-Free environment3. No photos or videos, cellphones muted and out of sight4. Respect for the space and one another5. Move your body however you wish!
➤ What to Bring:1. Loose-fitting clothes that let you move your body and free yourself2. Water and a water bottle. You can refill it at the venue. We do not provide plastic cups as we strive to be a zero-waste event.
Kids Sing Along
All Ages WelcomeJoin us for a fun and inspiring interactive Sing-along with instruments and songs for kids of all ages. Connect with music as a vital activity for learning and bonding. Join us for new and familiar songs with guitars, flute, percussion, piano and more!
“Music has been shown to activate some of the broadest and most diverse networks of the brain.” —Harvard Health
Music-making develops creativity, imagination, focus and coordination. Learning an instrument and practicing music enhances these capacities. Music provides a means of nonverbal communication, providing an outlet for connecting with and expressing emotion. As a safe and healthy activity, it helps deemphasize obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. Shared music-making and dance can promote meaningful relationships and connections within and across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values and sense of belonging.
Activate Your Didgeridoo (online)
Our friends at Didge Project are offering the opportunity to learn more about how to play the didgeridoo and increase your skills.
In the 1-on-1 session, you will be working with a human instructor, in real time, who will give you important feedback on your playing. That instructor will custom tailor a series of exercises for you to practice, to jumpstart your playing and get you making progress. The live group Zoom class with AJ Block is an opportunity for you to go through fundamental methodology on didgeridoo playing and ask questions, while at the same time witnessing the process of other participants in a community setting. Often one participant will have a question that is relevant to many other participants, and the opportunity is there for all participants to get clarity on any doubts they have with regards to didgeridoo playing.
Your registration for this program includes:
1x Live Didgeridoo Group class with AJ Block via Zoom on Sunday, Feb 8 at 2:30pm EST (90-minutes) – Class will be recorded and shared with you.
1x 60-minute 1-on-1 Didgeridoo Lesson with a Didge Project instructor via Zoom
A $247 credit towards our 4-month program (details will be shared with you after registration)
Live Q&A Session
Everyone is welcome to this open Q&A with Adrian DiMatteo, founder of the Sonic Institute. Come prepared with ANY questions you have on the topic of sound, healing, meditation, music, instruments and more!
African Drum Circle with Abdoul Doumbia, Mali presented by Sounds of Liberation
Imagination is the power of creation. The sounds and songs of the world are bridges to freedom and awareness.
We welcome special guest and traditional Djembe player, Abdoul Doumbia. In this month’s Sounds of Liberation we will focus on connecting to our rhythm and to the traditional medicine of the Djembe and other drums.
Bring your voice, instruments and dance to this space of shared humanity to connect with sacred sound through song, story and prayer. Together we will cultivate the consciousness of joy, love, gratitude, dignity and peace in ourselves to radiate throughout the world.
No prior musical experience necessary, this is an opportunity for you to get your hands on instruments and play!
Abdoul Doumbia was born in Bamako, Mali in 1965 and was raised in the village of Foutaka Zambougou near the ancient Bamana city of Segou. At the age of five Abdoul began to learn the music of his culture. He went on to complete a 16 year apprenticeship with master drummer Moriba Keita in Bamako. Abdoul worked with many professional drum and dance companies in Mali, including nine years as lead drummer for the renowned traditional drum and dance troupe Babemba, and was chosen to represent his region for eight consecutive years in the National Drum Festival of Mali. Abdoul immigrated to the United States in 1991 to accept a position at Brown University. He taught regularly on the east coast, including classes at Yale, Harvard, Princeton, RISDI, the University of Florida, and the University of Connecticut before moving to Boulder, Colorado in 1998 where he currently lives and teaches. In Colorado Abdoul has taught classes at CU, Naropa and The Colorado College. Abdoul is known for his mastery of Malian djembe and dunun and is a respected source of information regarding Mali's rich culture and history.
Full Moon Meditation
This Aquarius Season we align with the energy of innovation. Aquarius is an air sign yet it is symbolized by the water-bearer. The water-bear pours down to all the wisdom, knowledge, and visions to elevate the collective consciousness. With the moon in opposition to the sun at this time in the sign of Leo, we reflect on how we as individuals show up in the collective. This is a time to focus on cultivating our authenticity, creative self-expression, and releasing old patterns to embrace your unique role within the larger community.
Join us to honor this time with an astrological alignment of this time, a sound bath, integrations circle with a nice warming beverage, and more.
Bring a pen, paper, and if you feel called, something to charge under this full moon energy.
New Moon Meditation (online)
Join Cassie Luzenski online for a FREE one hour sound meditation honoring the energy of the Capricorn New Moon.
Connect with the grounded energy of the New Moon in Capricorn. This lunar position, associated with the cardinal energy of winter in the north, is an excellent time to cultivate spiritual discipline and reflect on the balance of masculine and feminine principles in your being.
Capricorn, ruled by Saturn and associated with Kronos, the keeper of time, teaches us about constraints and how to work and find freedom within them.
Join us for a brief orientation to the astrology followed by a guided meditation and sound journey.
Full Moon Meditation (January)
Align your energy with the powerful influence of the Capricorn season and the Cancer full moon. This is a beautiful time to ground in the structured and focused energy of the Capricorn season under the nurturing and intuitive Cancer full moon.
Sounds of Liberation
Simply put, music is a deeply human activity (although not limited to the human species). Musical practices & traditions are distinguishing aspects of culture and are deeply interwoven with cosmology and community life. Shared music-making & dance can promote meaningful relationships & connections within & across social groups, leading to an improved quality of life, shared values & sense of belonging.
Imagination is the power of creation. The sounds and songs of the world are bridges to freedom and awareness. Bring your voice, instruments and dance to this space of shared humanity to connect with sacred sound through song, story and prayer.
Together we will cultivate the consciousness of joy, love, gratitude, dignity and peace in ourselves to radiate throughout the world.
MESA Holiday Pop-Up Market
The MESA Pop-Up market is coming back to the Golden Drum, happening this December 5th and 6th. Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of traditional indigenous ceremonial arts, jewelry, clothing, tapestries, rare sound healing instruments, herbal apothecary and wild-handcrafted products. M.E.S.A features local artisans as well as ethically sourced, and fair-traded indigenous arts & gifts. Our Pop-Up emphasizes the importance of fostering personal relationships with the artisans and handmakers who crafted each item. Enjoy wholesome vegetarian food and exotic herbal elixirs in a communal and celebratory atmosphere.
Market Hours:
Friday, December 5th, from 5pm to 10pm
Saturday, December 6th, from 11am to 7pm
Traditional Ceremonial Arts will include:
Shipibo Tapestries and Clothing
Huichol, Yawanawa, Huni Kuin and Emberá Beadwork from Central and South America
Amazonian Visionary Paintings from Pablo Amaringo's Usko-Ayar School
Local artisan beadwork
Andean clothing and textiles from Peru
Brazilian Tepís and Kuripés
Feathered Amazonian Earrings
Medicine Bags
Talismans for the home
Instruments for sale will include:
Handmade authentic Aboriginal didgeridoos from Australia
Rare Handpans and Rav Drums
Hokema Sansulas
Shipibo Rattles
A Variety of Handmade Native American Flutes crafted by the La Rosa
Family of Peru
Crystal Bowls
Harmonic Mallet Harps
Overtone Jaw Harps
Tuning Forks
Chakapas from the Peruvian Amazon
Native American Hand Drums
Shruti Boxes and more!
For information about vending, please contact mesaethicalarts@gmail.com
Full Moon Meditation (December)
This full moon invites us to reflect upon and recommit to our spiritual learning. This event is an opportunity to practice that learning and orient ourselves towards higher levels of communication with the divine and spiritual aspects of life.
Sounds of Liberation
Imagination is the power of creation. The sounds and songs of the world are bridges to freedom and awareness.
Bring your voice, instruments and dance to this space of shared humanity to connect with sacred sound through song, story and prayer.
Together we will cultivate the consciousness of joy, love, gratitude, dignity and peace in ourselves to radiate throughout the world.
New Moon Meditation (Virtual)
Connect with the energy of the second Virgo New Moon of this year. This marks the beginning of the eclipse portal which is a powerful time for transformation, new beginnings, and aligning with personal growth.
Join Cassie for short orientation to the astrology, guided meditation and a sound journey. This is a free event but if you feel called to make a donation, it is deeply appreciated, you can do so below.
About the facilitator:
Cassie Luzenski is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Shamanic Reiki practitioner and sound meditation facilitator. With a deep passion for holistic well-being and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past two years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world, under the guidance of her teacher, Maestro Manuel Rufino, and the Initiatic Tradition. She is currently in a 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training program, and her studies at the Sonic Institute have further enhanced her understanding in the technology of sound and healing. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing in her own way to be of service, and bring more light and beauty wherever she goes.
Full Moon Meditation (NYC)
The Taurus Full Moon rises in the heart of Scorpio Season — a time when the veils thin, inviting us to journey inward, confront our shadows, and alchemize the parts of ourselves ready to evolve. Scorpio is the sign of transformation, emotional depth, and spiritual rebirth. It urges us to let go of what no longer serves, to face truths hidden beneath the surface, and to trust in the cycles of death and renewal that shape our lives.
With the Moon in Taurus — Scorpio’s opposite on the zodiac wheel — we are reminded that transformation does not always have to feel chaotic or untethered. Taurus offers the stabilizing energy we need to stay rooted as we navigate the depths. This is an invitation to come back into the body, to reconnect with the Earth, and to honor our physical needs as sacred.
Taurus helps us find beauty in the present moment. It speaks to the sensual world: touch, taste, nature, stillness. Under this Full Moon, we are asked to balance the emotional intensity of Scorpio with Taurus’s grounding presence. Where Scorpio strips away, Taurus helps us rebuild. Where Scorpio dives deep into the unseen, Taurus brings what we’ve discovered back into tangible form.
Join us to take a moment to honor your growth, soften into your becoming, and be present the transformations you may be moving through with an astrological conversation, sound bath and guided meditation, integration circle and more.
Bring a pen and journal, and anything else you feel called to bring so that it can receive the vibrations of the evening.
Sound Facilitator Training (Miami, FL)
Sound Healing Foundations Training
A three day immersion in the healing technology of sound.
A three-day, 20-hour hands-on facilitator training, beginning with an evening sound bath and followed by two full days of practical experience. Deepen your understanding of sound healing through voice, vibration, gongs, and other instruments.
Over the course of three days, we will explore:
Sound & Silence
The Architecture of Ceremony
The Voice: Our First Instrument
Integrating Modalities
This training is designed for absolute beginners and those looking to expand their knowledge and skills in sound healing. No experience or equipment is necessary, and all students will have access to the studio’s extensive collection of crystal bowls and other instruments.
*A certificate of attendance will be issued only to those who fully complete the workshop. 20 Hour Sound Healing and Guided Meditation Training
Attendance Energy Exchange: $550
*It is highly encouraged to purchase Elements of Sound: A Full Spectrum Exploration of Sound & Consciousness to guide you in your studies.
Sounds of Liberation
Imagination is the power of creation. The sounds and songs of the world are bridges to freedom and awareness.
Bring your voice, instruments and dance to this space of shared humanity to connect with sacred sound through song, story and prayer.
Together we will cultivate the consciousness of joy, love, gratitude, dignity and peace in ourselves to radiate throughout the world.
Breath of Life: A Flute Making Retreat with Omar La Rosa
A five day Flute–Making Journey in the Heart of the Peruvian Andes with Master Artisan Omar La Rosa.