Melodic
MediTation
purveyors
of rest
DISCOVERING A NEW PURPOSE WITHIN THE OLDEST USES OF MUSIC
After a 15-year career in live performance, musician Cyrus Quaranta took a hiatus from the busy corporate music industry to reconnect with his personal artistry. During that time, he was introduced to the use of singing sound bowls as a healing modality for regulating the nervous system.
For 6 months, he developed a personal approach to using crystal singing bowls by playing for personal friends and family members in their homes, providing much needed assistance with their physical and mental disorders such as anxiety, mania, depression, and cancer.
It was through these sessions that he discovered the methods that were most effective on his listeners.
from ceremony to expanding our community
After several months of sharing his newly developed art form, Cyrus began to facilitate private ceremonial meditation sessions for small groups. It was in one of these groups that he met the co-founder of Melodic Meditation, Andrea Bridson. Together, they would expand the reach of his sound baths across Northeast Florida, providing sessions for both corporate entities and the citizens of Jacksonville as a regular public service through their secret sound bath series, inviting people to explore new parks on a regular basis.
Her contributions to Melodic Meditation were foundational to the ethos and methodologies still used today in our operations.
amplifying our efforts & nurturing our roots
The continued work of Melodic Meditation now encompasses partnerships with organizations like the City of Jacksonville, Johnson & Johnson, Women Veterans Ignited, and more. Our goals remain the same -to provide physical and mental relief through music and relaxation. Because of this, our continued efforts to increase access to sound baths for the general public include working with other city park departments and developing unique special events and experiences like artist concerts, salt therapy sound baths, and more.
Today, our operations continue to expand and explore new ways to introduce the use of music and sound as a positive tool for life.
CY Quest
also known as
Cyrus G. Quaranta
Co-Founder & Director
Prior to his work with Melodic Meditation, Quest operated as a freelance musician, traveling and performing across the country. He first developed his musical craft at an early age and by 2010 he was directing church music full-time in the Bahamas before returning to Florida to pursue original projects. Throughout the 2010's, he mostly operated as a cover band musician, playing corporate events and weddings before pursuing a solo career that led him to tour college campuses around the country sharing his original music. Since 2020, his work has focused on his artistic endeavors which led him to explore music as a healing modality. While the majority of his work continues to be sound bath oriented, he still operates as a freelance musician and travels internationally to perform with touring groups and as a solo act under the name Cy Quest. You can learn more about his exploits through his personal Instagram page here: instagram.com/the.cyquest
Andrea bridson
Co-Founder
During her time with Melodic Meditation, her passion for helping people and her professional experience in corporate non-profits helped to create programs like the Secret Sound Bath Series, the Sound Bath in the Park Series with the City of Jacksonville, and the facilitation of private BNB sessions, among many other initiatives. She now spends the bulk of her time with her husband and dog on their family farm.
Sheri Blanc
Gong Facilitator
Known affectionately by many as the "gong lady", Sheri is a lifelong student of sound therapy with a multitude of certifications and training experience. She has operated her own practice for many years, helping people with the unique power of her gong work and sound therapy. She has been a frequent collaborator with groups like The Sound Healers Collective as well as a wonderful addition to the Melodic Meditation facilitators team.
Morelia Grace
sound bath Facilitator
As a seasoned vocalist and musician, her work as a performer further amplifies her work as a sound guide through her own private practice. She offers sound journeys, individual sessions, and is the lead facilitator for Red Rose Tent -a reoccurring holistic experience for women. She is a wife and mother, a facet of her life that heavily influences her practice. Her contributions to our sound baths have allowed us to enrich the experience.