— Acoustic-Physics Scientist John Stuart Reid: “Fred Has Been Gifted With One of the Most Beautiful Voices I’ve Ever Heard”

— Music Therapist Christine Stevens: “Fred Lives in the Moment and He Takes You There With Him”

— The Brothers Koren, Transformational Voice Leaders: “Fred Is a Living Master of Voice”

This module begins with an overview of the profound role storytelling has played within African traditions, offering a unique lens to view the power of narrative in shaping community and individual identity. Through exploring the oral historian’s role – the griot – you’ll discover how stories act as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future… and fostering a sense of collective empowerment and individual self-awareness.

This session doesn’t just cover the history; it’s a hands-on experience where you’ll speak, chant, and immerse yourself in the vibrational power of your own voice, learning to use it as a tool for healing, empowerment, and self-care.

In this session, you’ll:

• Unlock the power of your story to connect with your community and carve out a space for personal healing
• Explore the vibrational essence of speaking, learning how your voice can manifest empowerment and shape realities
• Dive deep into the sacred practice of chanting, experiencing its communal and healing potential firsthand
• Harness the energetic quality of your words to comment on the world, create music, and empower both yourself and others

You’ll explore the power of breath, toning, and humming in this module, which is designed to enhance your internal and external communication through the art of sound.

You’ll explore the science behind the vagus nerve, a key to awakening your body’s ability to manage and heal from trauma. You’ll gain invaluable tools and insights into how your own sounds can significantly impact your health and wellbeing. By understanding and using the frequencies and vibrations of breath and thought, you’ll learn to use your voice to energize and heal yourself.

In this session, you’ll:

• Master the art of using your breath to awaken your body’s healing pathways, enhancing your overall wellbeing
• Discover the science of the vagus nerve, unlocking its potential to transform stress into calm
• Learn to harness the power of toning and humming, using sound to enrich your heart and calm your mind
• Connect your thoughts and breath, exploring how this fusion can energize and heal your inner garden

This module invites you to explore the ancient art of living presence, guiding you to awaken to the inner song of your breath and embrace the true texture of being. Through the sacred chants from the “Seeds of the Lotus,” an ancient cantorial script, you’ll experience the unification of word, voice, and thought in the alchemy of the heart, deepening into a state of genuine presence and authenticity.

You’ll discover how to navigate from the mind to the heart to establish a foundation of spontaneous, heart-centered living.

In this session, you’ll:

• Explore silence, awakening to the melody of your breath and the song it sings
• Embrace the living presence, learning to be fully present in the moment, where every moment is a perfect one
• Unify word, voice, and thought in your heart, becoming a clear channel for authentic expression that’s felt, not just heard
• Transition from mind to heart, letting your inner beingness become the guiding force of your existence

In this module, you’ll learn the practice of Spontaneous Melodic Narrative, where surrender to inner emptiness becomes the key to unlocking fertile creative expression. You’ll learn how to transform thoughts into melody and blend the foundational skills of storytelling, chanting, and speaking with the power of breath and presence.

As you sit in stillness, ideas will emerge, forming the basis for spontaneously creating melodic narratives. Through this practice, you’ll learn to become an open, unfettered channel for healing, inspirational, prophetic, and transcendent thought, experiencing the liberation that comes from expressing your inner voice in its purest form.

In this session, you’ll:

• Explore how to turn thoughts into song, discovering the joy of singing your thoughts
• Experience the freedom of being an open channel, where spontaneous creativity flows without barriers
• Become a sacred narrator of your journey, letting go of self-doubt to embrace the fullness of your potential
• Transform into a hollow reed, surrendering to the purity and power of spontaneous melodic expression

Explore how to channel the Divine through your voice as you take part in the sacred act of surrender, expanding your role as an open channel for unified transformation and healing. As you venture further into the art of sonic self-care, you’re called to foster a deeper relationship with all of Earth’s creations.

This session is an opportunity to attune to the sacred, recognizing the oneness of all beings and becoming a chamber of harmonic resonance to amplify the divine energy of the universe through your very being.

In this session, you’ll:

• Discover the divine richness of your voice, exploring its unique frequency and vibration as a tool for healing
• Embrace your role as a sacred channel, opening yourself to the full divine energy of the universe
• Become the bell tower, magnifying healing vibrations for the world
• Deepen your capacity to manifest transcendence and change for yourself and our planet

Learn to harness the power of your voice, rhythm, and melodic narrative to heal and uplift groups in this module that focuses on enlivening the frequency of communal celebration and transformation.

Through the use of chanted sacred sounds and songs, you’ll engage in creating a vibrant, high-frequency environment of joy and hope. This session is not just about singing; it’s an exploration of how melody, absent of words, can foster a profound sense of inclusion and communal connection, even in virtual spaces like Zoom, through call and response.

In this session, you’ll:

• Craft celebratory vibrations using tone forms, creating a space filled with joy and hope
• Engage in communal singing, experiencing the unity and inclusion of call and response
• Learn to use your voice as a tool for manifesting a celebratory and healing atmosphere for groups
• Amplify your understanding of sound as a medium to foster community 

Enhance your energetic impact on society through authentic self-surrender, positivity, and oneness. In this module, you’ll explore the essence of our shared spaces and the power of our collective voice. You’ll feel the call to recognize and amplify the sacred essence of your ancestors and gain the understanding that your voice is not just a means of expression but a vehicle for manifesting change. As we navigate these times when the world feels increasingly divided, our unified breath and the song it carries can become beacons of hope.

This final gathering is an opportunity for reflection, Q&A, and sharing insights on how to move forward, reinforcing our commitment to contributing positively to the cosmic soup of humanity.

In this session, you’ll:

• Acknowledge the power of your voice in touching souls and fostering a sense of unity
• Embrace the responsibility of amplifying our collective voice to manifest change
• Participate in meditations that guide you to a sacred place of oneness and positive impact
• Share insights and the way forward, reflecting on our journey and envisioning our continued contribution to a united world

Gentle Wind, Inner Garden of Being Meditation
Video Teaching From Fred Johnson

In this video teaching from Fred Johnson, you’ll enjoy a sonic meditative journey that will guide you through the profound landscape of your inner being. Riding on the “Gentle Wind” of your breath, you’ll be guided by the energetic essence of the collective angelic voices of ancestral wisdom. They’ll invite you deeper into yourself, ensuring that your outward journey through daily life is firmly rooted in the inner awareness of your divine connection. This connection, perfectly crafted by the universe itself, will serve as your anchor, enabling you to navigate your day with a sense of purpose and peace.

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Immerse yourself in this sonic meditation that uses the Sankofic mantra chant of “Ah Su’ Cha,” which invites you to recognize and embrace your divine connection and place within the vast spectrum of harmonic resonance. Accompanying this is the sonic invocation “Jo Sada’ Ge,” which calls upon these vibrations to be your guide as you traverse the sounding path. Designed as a preparatory journey to open yourself as you enter the experience of using your voice and instruments to embark on a sound journey, this meditation can enhance your practice and enrich you and others.

This offering is a call to all creators of sound to come together and channel heart and sound energy into the dynamic force of Sounding, a force that’s capable of manifesting true peace in our world. At its core, Pathway to Peace is a deeply sacred appeal. It calls us to align our hearts and intentions toward awakening to a profound sense of unity, oneness, and caring for one another. Sow the seeds of peace through the power of sound and our collective intention.