Nancy Pitkin
Pianist, vocalist, composer, songwriter,
recording artist. sound practitioner.
Nancy Pitkin
Pianist, vocalist, composer, songwriter,
recording artist. sound practitioner.
What I Am Doing Now
How I started out
What I Am Doing Now
How I started out
I was inspired musically by my mother, a singer, and my grandfather, a ragtime pianist. My father was a music lover, too, and liked to point out that he was the one who paid for my lessons!
In my journey as a musician I have been a music educator, have accompanied instrumentalists and dancers, played for music theater, and performed in ch
I was inspired musically by my mother, a singer, and my grandfather, a ragtime pianist. My father was a music lover, too, and liked to point out that he was the one who paid for my lessons!
In my journey as a musician I have been a music educator, have accompanied instrumentalists and dancers, played for music theater, and performed in churches, retirement communities and for other events. Many years ago I even spent a little time as a singer-songwriter in Nashville, TN.
At this juncture in my life, though, I am finding solace in creating pieces that speak to the heart and induce peace and tranquility. Nature is what inspires me creatively - in my music, poetry, and photography. The combination of all of those for me is healing, and again, my focus now is putting those vibes out into the world to help others in some small way. Healing is not about “curing” anything. It is just about being able to relax and let the body do what it does naturally.
My Musical Path
What I Am Doing Now
How I started out
I am grateful to all those who have supported my music through the years, especially the Wellness Directors and Recreation Therapists who have used my music to enhance their programs. I am also grateful to my teachers - Jonathan Goldman and Dr. Dan Lobash, My other influences have been Dr. John Beaulieu, Laraagi, Vicki Dodd, Susan Go
I am grateful to all those who have supported my music through the years, especially the Wellness Directors and Recreation Therapists who have used my music to enhance their programs. I am also grateful to my teachers - Jonathan Goldman and Dr. Dan Lobash, My other influences have been Dr. John Beaulieu, Laraagi, Vicki Dodd, Susan Goldstone of the Kairos Institute, Christine Kaoverii Weber, and the late Dr. Mitchell Gaynor. I would also like to thank Bob Morrison, James Sigmon, Leonard Seeber (UCONN) as well as the late Cantor Arthur Koret and Helen Hubbard from Hartt College. Last but not least, I owe a big thank you to Mr. Werner, who was my first piano teacher.
What I Am Doing Now
What I Am Doing Now
What I Am Doing Now
My latest CD, "happy Songs & Happy Memories will soon be available in S & S Worldwide catalog. IIt was a lt will feature hits from the 70's & 80's. , My last CD, “Sunset Over the Mountains” features Native American Style flutes and pan flute. Again, I focused on relaxing, healing music that soothes the soul. Stay tuned! Last year, "Can
My latest CD, "happy Songs & Happy Memories will soon be available in S & S Worldwide catalog. IIt was a lt will feature hits from the 70's & 80's. , My last CD, “Sunset Over the Mountains” features Native American Style flutes and pan flute. Again, I focused on relaxing, healing music that soothes the soul. Stay tuned! Last year, "Canopy of Blue," another instrumental CD, was released by STOMP music of Seoul, South Korea on May 31st. (Stomp Music released a hit single by Yiruma in the movie "Twilight.") Canopy of Blue is relaxing piano with Native American style flute. The Folksong Favorites CD with Vocal Toning for Wellness, tailored especially for wellness directors, is now on the S & S website! https://www.ssww.com
You can find more music on iTunes https://www.apple.com/itunes/https://www. (also Spotify and Amazon)
You can also find my music and photography videos on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Nancy-Pitkin-111559293834812/
As well as the music I compose, check out my Inspirational Poetry with Nature Photographs book, now on Apple Books!
What I Am Doing Now
Sound Healing Program
This pic was taken at the High Point Arts Council, for the members of the Pullman Poet Society. Following is a testimony from one of the members: " I've attended other Sound baths and the sounds were presented too loudly or too intense, not something I could take my son to, who is sensitive to such things , but I wanted to try this sound bath first to see how it was presented and this is something I think even sensitive people like my son could attend and I will bring him next time. " Beverly Lewis
Sound Healing Testimonial " - This was my second Sound Bath with Nancy and I was amazed again at the depth of emotions that sounds bring out in some of the participants. And the variety and ranges of experiences that the sounds bring out in people, it is such a joy to behold. Really something that everyone has to experience for themselves." Paige Wilhoit - Director
