Architecture of Sound: Sound Immersion with Sonya, Daniel & Adam
About this Event
Sound that envelops you, that's the idea behind this evening. For 90 minutes, there's nowhere else to be and nothing to do but let it move through the room, and through you.
Join Sonya Verma, Daniel Hall, and Adam Sutherland for a collaborative sound immersion in the beautiful sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, a historic Cincinnati landmark in the heart of Over the Rhine.
Three practitioners playing together in the same room, listening and responding to each other in real time, creates something that simply doesn't exist otherwise. Sound made in collaboration doesn't just get bigger, it gets more textured, more layered, more full. There are more places for it to reach you, and more for you to notice as it moves through the room. Think gongs, singing bowls, didgeridoo, handpan, flutes, harp, chimes, and drums, all resonating together in a space built for it.
What to Expect
You'll be lying down for the full experience. Sounds will be layered throughout, with the practitioners moving through the space with their instruments as they play. The instruments are played in a manner intended to support relaxation and meditation.
Whether this is your first sound immersion or your fiftieth, come as you are. Settle in, slow down, and let the evening unfold.
Meet Your Facilitators
Sonya Verma MHSA, MBI, is an Integrative Health Educator, Certified Sound Therapist, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, E RYT 500, and Yoga Therapist with advanced training in mindfulness, meditation, somatic movement, and integrative wellness. She brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals cultivate greater self awareness, resilience, and well being through evidence informed contemplative practices.
Daniel Hall MHSA, is a sound artist, lifelong learner, and meditation practitioner with a deep interest in mindful listening and the creative exploration of sound. He creates unique handcrafted instruments inspired by nature, including flutes and didgeridoos made from natural materials and repurposed PVC. His curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for sound contribute a distinctive and engaging element to each immersive experience.
Adam Sutherland is a sound therapy practitioner and meditation teacher. He is deeply committed to inspiring people in their own rediscovery of inner peace, wellness, and wisdom. He encourages curiosity and openness to embrace one’s humanity with loving compassion.
Together, Sonya and Daniel create restorative sound journeys that blend traditional instruments, original sound creations, and mindful listening practices to foster relaxation, presence, and connection. For this special event, they welcome Adam into the experience, creating a rare collaboration where three sound practitioners weave together their unique instruments, styles, and musical perspectives into a truly distinctive offering.
The Space
Dedicated in 1895, First Lutheran Church is a striking structure with a soaring 130 foot tower and a large Gothic window that draws the eye upward. Its circular sanctuary is clad in timber framing with Gothic stained glass windows beneath a conical roof, an architectural design that lends itself beautifully to sound, letting every tone from gongs to handpan to harp resonate and linger throughout the room. Founded in 1841, the church has deep roots in Cincinnati's cultural history: one of its early founding members went on to establish the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, known today as CCM. It's a space that has been shaping the city's relationship with sound and art for well over a century, and now, for one evening, it becomes the setting for something new.
What to Bring
Yoga mat, blanket, and pillow for your comfort (some chairs will be available ). Dress in layers, as body temperature can drop during deep relaxation.
Good to Know
Accessibility Note: First Lutheran Church has elevator improvements in its future plans, but at this time there is no elevator access. This event takes place on the second floor, and attendees will need to be able to walk up a flight of stairs to join us. Thank you for your understanding as the venue continues to grow.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 55.20
