A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are surrounded by soothing sounds and vibrations created with instruments like singing bowls, chimes, or tuning forks. The sound waves and vibrations help promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance emotional and mental well-being.
People typically lie down or sit comfortably during the session, allowing the sounds to work on both the body and mind, fostering a sense of calm, clarity, and emotional healing.
Meet Andrea
Andrea Gonnella is a musician, educator, certified wellness instructor, and sound healing facilitator who blends the worlds of jazz, mindfulness, and vibrational therapy into immersive, transformative experiences. With over fifteen years of experience, Andrea creates sound baths that are spontaneous, soulful compositions—each one a living soundscape designed to calm the mind and nourish the spirit.
Her foundation in jazz, shaped by studies with legends like Conrad Herwig, Pete McGuinness, and Jim McNeely, informs her approach to sound healing with a focus on harmony, improvisation, and emotional expression. In 2024, Andrea founded Notes & Nirvana, a sound healing business to make music, meditation, and healing accessible to all—with a special emphasis on uplifting women and the LGBTQ+ community.
Andrea’s passion for sound healing was born from a profound life shift: the birth of her daughter, Robin. It was during this transformative time that Andrea experienced the emotional power of sound firsthand—a revelation that inspired her to help others reconnect with themselves through the language of vibration.
Andrea has led mindfulness workshops and sound baths at events including the NYSSMA Winter Conference, the Balanced Mind Curriculum Conference, the NYSCAME Superintendent Luncheon and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra's One SINGular Sunday. In 2015, Andrea's children’s chorus was awarded the prestigious Give-A-Note Foundation Grant and featured in a Disney Channel campaign for NAfME’s Music In Our Schools Month. As a result of her successes, she has been invited to host professional development workshops, serve as a keynote speaker at various events, and share her expertise with educators and wellness professionals across the country.
Whether she’s leading a sound bath, teaching music, hosting a corporate retreat or offering a sound bath at a local library or community event, Andrea brings joy, depth, and intention to everything she does—creating experiences that are as healing as they are musically rich.
Andrea lives in Oyster Bay with her partner Connie and two beautiful daughters. When she is not busy at work in her sound studio, Andrea enjoys outdoor activities such as paddle boarding as well any creative art form such as writing, drawing, and acting out stuffed animals.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“When you enter Andrea’s sound bath space an immediate sense of calm washes over you. The class begins with gentle yoga and soon turns into a delight for the ears. The sounds of the singing bowls, drums, tuning forks, and Andrea’s own voice create an atmosphere of calm and relaxation. Andrea’s extensive knowledge of music and the healing arts is nothing short of remarkable.”
Heather D-R.
“Andrea has the most soothing presence and is a very skilled yoga teacher as well as a talented musician. THey have the voice of an angel! I came out of the sound bath moved, relaxed, and emotionally released. I look forward to their next session!”
Mary D.
“Absolutely amazing experience! The sound bath left me feeling completely relaxed and centered. The atmosphere was so peaceful and Andrea guided us with such calm energy. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking to unwind and recharge.”
Stacey S.
"Andrea’s sound bath class was an incredible experience—deeply relaxing, immersive, and left me feeling completely rejuvenated."
Hanna M.
