Scottie Sound Bath
Join us as we harmonize mind, body, and spirit, one sound bath at a time.
Scottie Sound Bath
Scottie Sound Bath
About Us
Housed on Carnegie Mellon University's campus, Scottie Sound Bath is a pioneering endeavor in wellness and innovation, driven by the passionate minds of music entrepreneurship students at the School of Music in collaboration with Student Affairs and Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. Our mission is to introduce the transformative power of sound baths to the university community and to facilitate further scientific investigation into the healing power of music. Our goal is to add an enjoyable research-based modality to CMU’s menu of self-care offerings.
What is a Sound Bath?
It’s called a sound bath because you lie down, relax, and immerse yourself in sound. Also referred to as vibroacoustic therapy, it’s a full-body listening experience that allows you to experience sound in a visceral way. Conducted by trained musicians, the Scottie Sound Bath lasts 50 minutes and utilizes vibrations from quartz crystal “singing bowls” to induce deep relaxation. Our musicians will also treat you to short instrumental solos at the end of each session. We hope that you’ll leave with mental peace, emotional balance, and calm focus.
Questions? Our team is delighted to provide you with more information or discuss how we can bring the soothing waves of sound to your corner of campus. Email Us
Join Us
Scottie Sound Bath is offered as a Group-X class every Thursday, 1:30-2:15 p.m., in Keeler Studio starting January 22, 2024.
Register for a Scottie Sound Bath Group-X ClassRequest a Sound Bath for your Department/Organization
We're furthering scientific investigation into the healing power of music through our collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.
Research & Benefits
Around three-quarters of adults (76%) said they have experienced health impacts due to stress, including headache (38%), fatigue (35%), feeling nervous or anxious (34%), and/or feeling depressed or sad (33%), according to the American Psychological Association.
Music interventions have been found to effectively ameliorate some of these effects: A recent meta-analysis of 104 randomized controlled trials concluded that music-based interventions have a positive impact on both physiological and psychological stress-related outcomes.
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Reducing anxiety and PTSD
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Improving mood
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Relieving depression
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Soothing tension
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Promoting restful sleep
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Lowering blood pressure
Participant Testimonials
"[The Sound Bath] allowed me to tune out everyday thoughts and focus on deeper feelings and memories."
“The sounds of the bowls served as a focal point for meditation — and almost like a barrier against outside, random thoughts coming in — allowing relaxation.”
~ Scottie Sound Bath Participant
“I felt more relaxed than I have in a long time.”
~ Scottie Sound Bath Participant
Meet our Team
Monique Mead
Leah Huber
Chloe Didier
Joanna Lau
Sachi Onishi
Anthony Molinaro
Annika Wu
Ka Wing Chan
Darshil Shastri
Enjoy this 30-second sound bath meditation.