Onwa -- "Gentle" in Japanese. Released in December of 2013, Onwa offers an hour of calming instrumentals backed by nature and water sounds. Indulge yourself with peace-full melodies that help you breathe a little easier and settle. Onwa is ideal for meditation, background music and unwinding. It's also perfect for massage therapists and other healing practitioners who wish to offer their clients an hour of beautiful melodies and soothing sounds.
(to purchase please visit www.EssentialWellBeing.me)
(to purchase please visit www.EssentialWellBeing.me)
"Amazing massage CD!"
--Mary T., La Canada Flintridge, California
"Wonderful healing, soothing sounds."
-- Cathi J., Naugatuck, Connecticut
"It sounds like a quiet walk
on a spring day in a coastal forest...
Meditative to listen to so I can image;
a good resource to create."
--Kira S., Sante Fe, New Mexico
"Beautiful and very calming!
I love Colleen Jackson's new CD-- relaxing,
contemplative and infused with her loving spirit!"
--Cathie F., Truckee, California
"It was very relaxing, soothing--
the songs have a very present quality to them;
every moment is enhanced,
with the effect of bringing the listener more fully alive
and relaxed rather than asleep,
although the sleep could come too, easily!
They are very peaceful and very gentle indeed."
--Julianne C., Auburn, California
"I just want to say how much I have been
enjoying your gorgeous CD."
--Mary F., Collinsville, Connecticut
"Your CD is beautiful.
I enjoy listening to it while I work at the computer."
--Tessa A., Sedona, Arizona
--Mary T., La Canada Flintridge, California
"Wonderful healing, soothing sounds."
-- Cathi J., Naugatuck, Connecticut
"It sounds like a quiet walk
on a spring day in a coastal forest...
Meditative to listen to so I can image;
a good resource to create."
--Kira S., Sante Fe, New Mexico
"Beautiful and very calming!
I love Colleen Jackson's new CD-- relaxing,
contemplative and infused with her loving spirit!"
--Cathie F., Truckee, California
"It was very relaxing, soothing--
the songs have a very present quality to them;
every moment is enhanced,
with the effect of bringing the listener more fully alive
and relaxed rather than asleep,
although the sleep could come too, easily!
They are very peaceful and very gentle indeed."
--Julianne C., Auburn, California
"I just want to say how much I have been
enjoying your gorgeous CD."
--Mary F., Collinsville, Connecticut
"Your CD is beautiful.
I enjoy listening to it while I work at the computer."
--Tessa A., Sedona, Arizona
WIND DANCE
Akiko's upcoming CD release will feature collaborations with New England lyricist, M. C. Fletcher. In Akiko's original compositions, the resonance of her expressive voice is wedded to multi-dimensional
poetic lyrics. Hear a "live acoustic" segment of Wind Dance and I Couldn't Say on the "Look and Listen" Page. Universe In Reverse, Peace Arise, Sea Of Possibility, Earthrise The Almost Land, and others will soon follow. To be notified of the CD's release, just email Akiko or join her "Keep Me Posted" list on the Contact Info page. It's a work of joy and we'll all celebrate its completion!
CD cover design by Mel Strawn. The full painting and other artwork may be viewed at http://www.strawn-art.com and http://www.melsbrush.blogspot.com
poetic lyrics. Hear a "live acoustic" segment of Wind Dance and I Couldn't Say on the "Look and Listen" Page. Universe In Reverse, Peace Arise, Sea Of Possibility, Earthrise The Almost Land, and others will soon follow. To be notified of the CD's release, just email Akiko or join her "Keep Me Posted" list on the Contact Info page. It's a work of joy and we'll all celebrate its completion!
CD cover design by Mel Strawn. The full painting and other artwork may be viewed at http://www.strawn-art.com and http://www.melsbrush.blogspot.com
Peace One Day Akiko performed "Peace Arise," cowritten with M. C. Fletcher, at Truckee Regional Park on Peace Day, September 21st. The song was written after a young man delivering pizza was assaulted and killed on the street while dumfounded people watched.
Fellow musicians Dan Mangus, Claudia Waters, Tom Rinney, Laurie Martin, Kira Catanzaro and Morgan Raithel joined Akiko for the special performance. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Please take a moment and learn what is being done for peace in our world. Click the button below to make your commitment to peace count : |
Choices Needing Help Choices Transitional Services, a non-profit assisting adults with developmental disabilities, wishes to keep its Truckee program going strong. These adult students are a precious part of the North Lake Tahoe community.
If you're interested in exploring ways to help these folks continue to be integrated and thriving in their community, please email Akiko. She works part time as an instructor for Choices, incorporating music as one of the activities that all enjoy sharing together. Click the button below to enjoy an article about a past musical event with Choices: |
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"Spring Into Music" Blossomed on Saturday, June 18th
On Saturday, June 18th Got Music & More offered “Spring Into Music,” a free community event for families at the Community Arts Center in Truckee. It was pure musical fun, made possible by a stellar team of helpers, donors, instructors and performers.
As they signed in, families were given a free pass to the Kidzone Museum in Truckee, where my son recently discovered a beautiful aquarium with adjoining submarine. Thank you, Kidzone, for providing the passes to help spread the word about your delightful resources and activities!
Children, parents and developmentally disabled adults attended 10 music workshops in the morning. Warm thanks to my instructor team mates—Steve Kershisnik, Emily Tessmer, Morgan Raithel and Todd Wees. You each went above and beyond to facilitate a more vibrant understanding of music within your students.
Following the workshops we all enjoyed a sumptuous buffet donated by the Cottonwood Restaurant, Glenshire General Store, Starbucks, Port of Subs, Treat Box Bakery, Full Belly Deli, SaveMart and Safeway. Thank you for your delicious offerings!
After lunch master guitarist Robert Drake thrilled listeners with an interactive performance of music styles the world over. Special thanks, Robert, for sharing the gift of your amazing talent, instructive sharing and warm presence. Steve Kershisnik later joined Robert on bass for an exciting impromptu duo performance of new and familiar songs enjoyed by all. Thanks, Steve, for pulling those incredible riffs and solos out of your musical hat.
The awarding of gifts and door prizes followed, with donations from Starbucks, Todd Wees and Mountain Kids. Thank you for your generous support.
Our on-site helpers, including Criss Van Wey, Swenja Zieglar, Betsy Nye, Stacey Tedsen and Melissa Caboara, kept the transitions smooth and participants happy. Reyna Lopez and others assisted in translating. Heartfelt thanks for offering your time and energies for this event’s success.
Got Music also thanks Truckee Sunrise Rotary for their generous support, which helped this event to be free and accessible by everyone.
The Family Resource Center of Truckee's family advocates made special efforts to inform families of this event. Thank you, Emily, and all.
We appreciate Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District for making the Community Arts Center available—we found it to be a comfortable, adaptable facility with a historical richness that enhanced the feeling of community. And thank you, Teresa of TDRPD, for your cheerful, helpful presence.
Lastly, to all the participants: know that your enthusiasm and appreciation for music and the arts is a vital spark in this community. Got Music welcomes your involvement in future music classes and events. We will continue to offer our best on a “whatever you can afford” policy.
Together we are “making a musical difference.” Thank you all!
--C. Akiko
As they signed in, families were given a free pass to the Kidzone Museum in Truckee, where my son recently discovered a beautiful aquarium with adjoining submarine. Thank you, Kidzone, for providing the passes to help spread the word about your delightful resources and activities!
Children, parents and developmentally disabled adults attended 10 music workshops in the morning. Warm thanks to my instructor team mates—Steve Kershisnik, Emily Tessmer, Morgan Raithel and Todd Wees. You each went above and beyond to facilitate a more vibrant understanding of music within your students.
Following the workshops we all enjoyed a sumptuous buffet donated by the Cottonwood Restaurant, Glenshire General Store, Starbucks, Port of Subs, Treat Box Bakery, Full Belly Deli, SaveMart and Safeway. Thank you for your delicious offerings!
After lunch master guitarist Robert Drake thrilled listeners with an interactive performance of music styles the world over. Special thanks, Robert, for sharing the gift of your amazing talent, instructive sharing and warm presence. Steve Kershisnik later joined Robert on bass for an exciting impromptu duo performance of new and familiar songs enjoyed by all. Thanks, Steve, for pulling those incredible riffs and solos out of your musical hat.
The awarding of gifts and door prizes followed, with donations from Starbucks, Todd Wees and Mountain Kids. Thank you for your generous support.
Our on-site helpers, including Criss Van Wey, Swenja Zieglar, Betsy Nye, Stacey Tedsen and Melissa Caboara, kept the transitions smooth and participants happy. Reyna Lopez and others assisted in translating. Heartfelt thanks for offering your time and energies for this event’s success.
Got Music also thanks Truckee Sunrise Rotary for their generous support, which helped this event to be free and accessible by everyone.
The Family Resource Center of Truckee's family advocates made special efforts to inform families of this event. Thank you, Emily, and all.
We appreciate Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District for making the Community Arts Center available—we found it to be a comfortable, adaptable facility with a historical richness that enhanced the feeling of community. And thank you, Teresa of TDRPD, for your cheerful, helpful presence.
Lastly, to all the participants: know that your enthusiasm and appreciation for music and the arts is a vital spark in this community. Got Music welcomes your involvement in future music classes and events. We will continue to offer our best on a “whatever you can afford” policy.
Together we are “making a musical difference.” Thank you all!
--C. Akiko