Resonant Heart
Wellness Centered Music Therapy
Abby Jacobi, MT-BC, WMTR
Music Therapist, Board Certified
Peter Hess® Sound Massage Practitioner
Community Monthly Mixtape Project & Community Music Therapy Gathering
Join us each month as we follow the theme and intention that carries us through our group sound work in a format that uses community collaboration to connect with a greater reach. Inviting ideas, new experiences, new perspectives, and unifying acceptance. Through this project we remember that sound works in many ways - the organization and expression that music gives can be equally as powerful as sound integration work; particularly when driven by a unifying intent.
What's in it for you? A resource available (for free!) for you to use and reflect on when you need it. A chance to be part of an intentional, judgement-free community project designed to lift us all higher and give us an outlet for expression. A place to listen and a place to be heard.
Monthly themes will be shared below - song contributions can be shared via facebook, instagram, or email. Mixtape song lists and a Spotify playlist will be shared at the end of each month. (Songs will simply be listed - I will not be sharing the names of those who share them. If you want to include a sentence or two about why the song relates for you, I will include it with the song list, but this is not necessary!)
MONTHLY MIXTAPE MEETUP! Join us in person at the end of each month to gather, create community connection, and discuss the theme and song selections even more in depth. In this opportunity for connection we will share and listen to the songs that were compiled to the monthly mixtape, discuss the theme & intent, and open up channels for perspective shifts, chances to be heard, and supportive acceptance. Time will also be provided for anyone who wishes to share anything related to the monthly theme (songs, poems, artwork, food, etc., etc., etc.) or to simply sit back and just be. Picture the magic of lying on your teenage bedroom floor listening to your favorite tunes combined with sharing unique and new themes and perspectives. Like a book club, but music.
The only "rules":
1. No judgement - you don't have to like a song or a genre to take the intent or emotion of the choice. This is an amazing opportunity to practice discernment, widen perspectives, and maybe even surprise yourself!
2. Understand that this list is for anyone & everyone - please use your best judgement when sharing a song. Explicit lyrics will be considered based on lyrical intent and flow, and will always be offered as a side list for exploration with each mixtape even if they do not make the official playlist.
3. Your experience and perception is yours alone - there is a reason your song selection fits for you. Thanks for giving us an opportunity to dive deeper!
Check out our
Tips for Listening with Intention
to make the most of your experience!
CURRENT PROJECT
August 2026: STILLNESS
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August's theme is: STILLNESS
noun: freedom from agitation; t
he absence of movement; tranquil silence
Following the energy of the moment,
the theme for August's Community Mixtape is STILLNESS.
Yes, indeed - STILLNESS may be a tall order in the busy days of summer...
BUT...
what if it doesn't require you to stop doing the things that brings you JOY or those that are simply necessary...
but rather, intentionally and consciously choosing and inviting in those moments of STILLNESS where you can get them.
Even if it’s just simply noticing when they show up on their own.
Intentional moments of pause that just feel sacred
because they're all YOURS.
Add a nice deep belly breath to those moments and you've got yourself a recipe for absolute beauty, peace, and a doorway to reflection.
The best things truly are the most simple.
Here's your reminder and permission to just experience it in whatever capacity STILLNESS shows itself to you...
Noticing the small moments of calm.
Pausing in the big ones that encompass everything.
Giving yourself permission to just take an intentional moment for yourself
They are always there... play the game of noticing...
Find those pockets of chill and welcome the heck out of it!
(Spoiler Alert: they don't have to be grand. Simple is often more profound!)
Is there a song that represents the idea
of STILLNESS for you?
One that represents how you embrace
your own STILLNESS?
Maybe one that represents how you
share STILLNESS with others?
A song that you love so dearly that you have to stop everything and listen?
One that you put on when you need to slow down?
Is there simply a song that you just really like
with STILLNESS in the theme or title?
As always, this theme can show up differently for everyone - I encourage you to embrace it, trust yourself, and show your originality. Song shares remain anonymous unless you choose to share at the Mixtape Music Therapy Gathering. Share and listen with an open mind, open heart, and welcome those perspective shifts! We're all in this together - you're never alone.
There are no rights or wrongs - this is uniquely your outlet within a collective community experience. Any song at all that resonates with this theme or simply feels like it may relate.
If you have a song that feels like it fits - send it my way!
(As this is project has a large & varied reach,
songs with overly explicit lyrics & themes are always welcome,
but may be listed as honorable mention)
Message me via email, facebook or instagram and I will compile a list throughout the month.
PLEASE HAVE ALL SONGS SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 24
The August Community Mixtape Music Therapy Gathering
will be on Tuesday, August 25 from 6-8pm
at the Center at 8 Branches
Thanks for joining in - have fun!