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He offers a wide range of program possibilities, based upon what a group, organization or meeting is looking to achieve and integrate into their event. Very often Andy is called upon for celebrations marking the calendar such as the equinox and solstice times. He provides music for conferences and meetings where music acts as a bridge to bring people together, open new avenues of communication and group consciousness, allowing each person to freely explore an individual sense of self-expression.
The healing element of these workshops, which Andy has been conducting in public and private settings since 1976, comes into play with the use of his authentic ethnic instruments from around the world. These instruments bring with them a strong connection to the Earth and to a built in primal energy where it is the music in us that hears and plays the music. Wasserman's work is living proof that music making is everyone's birthright, and when people join in the wonderous act of music making, music is a voice for unity.
Playing music is about listening, and improving listening skills helps people heal by learning to become better listeners to extramusical things: listening to their heart, their bodies, mother nature, other people, etc. Participation in music through Andy's workshops and seminars helps people to the mind and calmi the nerves. There is more scientific proof than ever that music making is one of the healthiest outlets for self-expression, creativity and joy - which facilitate a state of healing and health. A new video documentary produced for PBS TV explores these ideas deeply and is testament to the core ideas and concepts that Andy has been doing in this field. Read more about this video HERE.
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