Episode 2011-2

In this episode of Light Transitions Radio, we explore the exciting, effective and universal nature of sound healing with one of the field’s most influential practioners, Joan Vann.

In addition to surveying the field, Joan talks about personal sound ‘taglines’ and many other fascinating elements of sound, the body, and the planet.

During the last 20 years Joan Vann has lived in all Four Corners states in Boulder, Tucson, Albuquerque and Salt Lake City working in writing, PR, healing and sound healing while promoting musical/sound events. She currently lives in Tucson, AZ, “The Old Pueblo” – the didgeridoo capitol of the U.S. She adores the desert.

Joan has been privileged to work with sound pioneers Jonathan Goldman, president of Spirit Music, a master teacher of vocal harmonics; Don G. Campbell (“The Mozart Effect” and many books including Nadia Boulanger bio), Venerable Nawang Tashi Bapu, former head chant master for HH The Dalai Lama, the late Sarah Benson of Lesley College (Harvard). She has also worked with sound healer Steven Halpern who is considered the Father of New Age Music.

Joan served as PR director for Crystal Tones crystal singing bowls in Salt Lake City for several years. She  founded Tucson Soundings and is a member of the Tucson NDE group and a Hospice Family Care volunteer.