Tales of Transformation

In writing this book, I have experienced an interesting journey of self reflection and a deepening of my devotion for this unique art form. In addition, it has proven to be a very powerful way of integrating some pieces of myself that at one point, I had almost given up on. My own transformation thru this way of sharing and being is certainly the inspiration on every level for my life and for this book. I have experienced huge openings and revelations thru music and music making. I came back from the brink of depression thru this magical musical work. I was in a deep state of apathy, where I didn’t much care anymore if I lived or died.   I have discovered and uncovered many aspects of myself thru this work/play and the transformation that is still happening in me is the fuel for me to share and keep on keeping on. I know there are many who have also felt the power of this way of being in the world whose stories won’t be told here, but I just want to say “Thank you” to all of those who have been touched, moved and shifted thru musical sharings. I know that staying present with the Muses, playing with others and building a community of people who love to play, dance, sing and celebrate the journey of life together is what keeps me healthy and alive.   It keeps me centered and gives me an outlet when I feel like popping and allows me the opportunity to be as human and as divine as possible simultaneously. Musing has become my therapy and has proven to take me to the heights, depths and expanses of my being over and over again. I am so grateful to share this journey. 

The following pages hold personal stories from people who have had their lives transformed thru their experiences of Community Music. Each story expresses a different facet and demonstration of possibilities for us to truly see the world differently when our minds, bodies and spirits are engaged musically. Some of the names have been changed, by request of the contributors. I feel that each story unveils a unique attribute of the Power of the Muse to affect change, heal, support, nourish and unify us. 

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This first story is a healing that was facilitated through music between a woman and her ex-lover.