At the heart of this doctoral work will be the development of a larger body of original compositions that extend and deepen this methodology { building toward large-scale electroacoustic and orchestral works that move beyond the EP format into immersive, live performances }.

Alongside the compositional and research work, I aspire to develop a series of curated ambient deep listening sessions where the music of la sustancia materna is not only shared, but listeners are also guided through meditative journeys, where they are encouraged to experience sound with deeper presence and embodied awareness. These somatic music inspired sessions are an extension of the research itself: spaces where the methodology can go beyond it’s theoretical foundations, becoming community centered and experientially influenced.

I came to this work of somatic music through years of refining my skills in different rooms: recording studios, classrooms, expressive arts therapy circles. I’ve been able to study and be mentored by some of the most well-respected industry leaders in production, mix engineering, and film scoring at Berklee College of Music during my Masters degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies. In my professional work, I spent four years of facilitating healing through music and somatic movement, where mentoring over 150 women gave me the conviction that healing through music and connection to spirit is my legacy and my life's work.