Sonic Events
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.
Live Q&A Session (online)
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!
Cacao Ceremony & Meditation (Ellenville, NY)
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and more.
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to info@sonicinstitute.com for assistance.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
What are the benefits of Cacao?
Natural Mood Booster: Cacao stimulates the release of feel good hormones like phenylethylamine, which stimulates the nervous system to release dopamine and norepinephrine, mimicking feelings of love
Gentle Energy Booster: Theobromine, meaning "food of the gods" (from Theobroma cacao), is the primary bitter alkaloid in cacao and dark chocolate, offering a gentle, long-lasting energy boost.
Nutrient Rich: A great source of magnesium, iron, calcium, and fiber.
Rich in Antioxidants: Rich in flavanols, cacao neutralizes free radicals, reduces inflammation, improves blood flow, and enhances cardiovascular + brain health
About the Facilitators:
Adrian DiMatteo
(B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cassie Luzenski
is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
Fireside Song Share
Gather around the fire for an evening of music, connection, and community. Bring your voice, your favorite instrument, or simply come to listen and relax. We'll share songs in a welcoming circle where everyone is invited to participate—whether you lead a tune, sing along, or enjoy in the melodies under the open sky.
No performance experience is needed—just a love of music and a willingness to be present. Folk, Jazz, traditional, original songs, and familiar favorites are all welcome.
Bring a camp chair or blanket, dress for the weather, and come ready to relax, connect, and create a memorable evening together around the fire.
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.
African Drum Circle
“Djembe” means coming together and going together. It’s an instrument that brings together our hearts when we all play together.
We are grateful to have traditional Djembe player, Abdoul Doumbia of Mali coming to teach us about the traditional rhythms and history of the Djembe. 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.
*We will have some drums for use, but if you have a djembe we recommend bringing it. Thank you!
NYC - New Moon + Lunar Eclipse Mediation
In this Leo season we are invited to go inside and connect with our inner fire. Where do we shine? Where do we want to shine, but are holding ourselves back? This is a time of creativity and allowing for self-expression, cultivating the willpower to dare to be our own unique self. So join us for a sound bath, astrological talk, warm tea and more to connect with your individuality.
Join us for this moment of self-care through conscious connection to the astrological moment, a sound bath, warm tea and more.
Bring a pen, paper, and if you feel called, something to charge under this new moon energy.
Online- Moon Mediation
The Leo New Moon connects us with the Heart and Mind axis of Leo-Aquarius. Leo—the warm, fiery, sometimes prideful lion—is ruled by the sun and rules the heart in traditional zodiac astrology. As one of our mentors once said: “Put a heart in your mind, and a mind in your heart.”
Join us for this moment of self-care through conscious connection to the astrological moment with a sound bath.
Kailash Kora 2026 Pilgrimage *FULL*
Join us for our 2026 Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, Tibet for an unforgettable and life-changing experience.
*PILGRIMAGE FILLED
Cacao Ceremony & Meditation (Rochester, NY)
Cacao has been used for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing for thousands of years by the ancient traditions of the world. It has been especially common in Mayan, Aztec and other South American traditions as a part of their ceremonies and prayers.
Together we will share this ancient spiritual food and connect to our hearts through song, dance, meditation and more.
Your contributions help to ensure these programs remain accessible to all. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to info@sonicinstitute.com for assistance.
What is Cacao?
Cacao, the main ingredient in chocolate, is a superfood that has nourished humanity for thousands of years. Originally revered throughout the Americas with roots in the Amazonian basin, Cacao has spread worldwide due to its powerful physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits.
What are the benefits of Cacao?
Natural Mood Booster: Cacao stimulates the release of feel good hormones like phenylethylamine, which stimulates the nervous system to release dopamine and norepinephrine, mimicking feelings of love
Gentle Energy Booster: Theobromine, meaning "food of the gods" (from Theobroma cacao), is the primary bitter alkaloid in cacao and dark chocolate, offering a gentle, long-lasting energy boost.
Nutrient Rich: A great source of magnesium, iron, calcium, and fiber.
Rich in Antioxidants: Rich in flavanols, cacao neutralizes free radicals, reduces inflammation, improves blood flow, and enhances cardiovascular + brain health
About the Facilitators:
Adrian DiMatteo
(B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cassie Luzenski
is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
Healing Sound Bath (Rochester, NY)
A sound bath is a multi-sensory guided meditation experience.
Sound and silence are as fundamental to the human experience as breath and light. We use sound to connect, communicate, heal and transform. Both modern science and ancient spirituality agree that sound and music can have a profound impact on human consciousness.
Together, we will explore how and why music, song and prayer can be powerful, practical tools for meditation and healing. Our session will include a guided sound meditation as well as an open conversation about these topics. Your questions and comments are welcome and appreciated as part of a co-created experience.
The Sonic Institute unites ancient spirituality with modern science to reveal the impact of sound vibration on health and consciousness. Join us for this guided sound meditation and conversation about the principles of sound healing from global perspectives.
Singing bowls, gongs, flutes, crystal instruments, drums, guitars, 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.
The event will also include an orientation to the vast world of sound healing and meditation to better integrate the experience.
Donate to register: $20-50(no one will be turned away for lack of funds)
About the Faclitators
Adrian DiMatteo
(B.M. Eastman School of Music, 2012) is the founder of the Sonic Institute. He is an international performing and recording artist, author (Elements of Sound: A Full-Spectrum Exploration of Sound and Consciousness), music educator, app creator (Chord Atlas), and sound meditation facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in the music world. Adrian has toured and traveled extensively—exploring sound, language, musical culture and how they affect individual and collective wellbeing. Hundreds of students have graduated from Sound Facilitator Training programs and weekend retreats that Adrian regularly facilitates nationwide. To date, he has offered musical experiences to thousands of people in hospitals, hospices, elder care facilities, prisons and children’s centers.
Cassie Luzenski
is a multi-disciplinary artist, creating experiences through her training as a designer (B.A, in Creative Direction, Design), Sound Meditation Facilitator, Yoga teacher and Shamanic Reiki practitioner. With a deep passion for holistic well-being, spiritual studies and designing intentional spaces, Cassie has spent the past three years immersing herself in a variety of spiritual, cultural, and traditional practices with many elders and wisdom-keepers around the world. She is working to merge the world of art, music and healing.
African Drum Circle
“Djembe” means coming together and going together. It’s an instrument that brings together our hearts when we all play together.
We are grateful to have traditional Djembe player, Abdoul Doumbia of Mali coming to teach us about the traditional rhythms and history of the Djembe. 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.
*We will have some drums for use, but if you have a djembe we recommend bringing it. Thank you!
NYC - Full Moon Mediation
Gemini Season Full Moon in Sagittarius invites us to take a look ahead to what we are imagining for our futures. Sagittarius is represented by the Archer, with it in the position of the moon which rules our intuition, our emotions, our dreams, we are given the opportunity to direct our focus to higher truths about ourselves. The archer is half horse half man, the horse representing our animal, instinctual nature, the man representing our intellectual nature with its arrow pointing high into the sky. Since we are in the season of Gemini, which rules our intellectual nature and our desire for more information. As we collect more information about ourselves during this time, this Sagittarius moon helps us to assimilate that information and turn it into knowledge and wisdom to give direction to our lives.
Join us for this moment of self-care through conscious connection to the astrological moment, a sound bath, warm tea and more.
Bring a pen, paper, and if you feel called, something to charge under this new moon energy.
African Drum Circle
“Djembe” means coming together and going together. It’s an instrument that brings together our hearts when we all play together.
We are grateful to have traditional Djembe player, Abdoul Doumbia of Mali coming to teach us about the traditional rhythms and history of the Djembe. 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.
*We will have some drums for use, but if you have a djembe we recommend bringing it. Thank you!
3Y Yoga Foundations: The Practice of Peace
3Y Yoga Foundations offers a grounded, accessible path for cultivating inner calm, embodied awareness and harmonious ways of moving through the world.
Certified by the Yoga Alliance, 3Y is a comprehensive yoga science helping students integrate the mental, emotional and physical benefits of yoga for peace and health.
Psychophysical exercises
Cold shower, conscious relaxation
Teachings on yoga science
Hatha Yoga Asanas
This program is rooted in the teachings of Yug Yoga Yoghism: A Mathesis of Psychology by Dr. Serge Raynaud de la Ferrière (read the full text and other works here).
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN THIS WORKSHOP:
3 hours of in-person yoga instruction
Sensitive guidance and adjustments catered to all body types
Connection to a community of practitioners who value the tradition and integrity of yoga
Helpful structure and discipline to establish your practice
Multimedia documents, presentations, and journal reflections
Connection to a traditional system of yoga rooted in ancient knowledge
Practices to cultivate inner peace
Online- Moon Mediation
The Taurus New Moon encourages creating beautiful environments inside and out, strengthening our foundations, and initiating financial or self-care routines that nourish the body and spirit, focusing on creating long-term security. This is a moment to go inside, and set intentions for how you wish to build your life.
Join us for this moment of self-care through conscious connection to the astrological moment with a sound bath.
NYC - Moon Mediation
The Taurus New Moon encourages creating beautiful environments inside and out, strengthening our foundations, and initiating financial or self-care routines that nourish the body and spirit, focusing on creating long-term security. This is a moment to go inside, and set intentions for how you wish to build your life.
Join us for this moment of self-care through conscious connection to the astrological moment, a sound bath, warm tea and more.
Bring a pen, paper, and if you feel called, something to charge under this new moon energy.
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).
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.