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I’m Carla Rose Kelly, a multidisciplinary artist and healer weaving music, healing, and education into immersive experiences. I’ve built a career as a composer, performer and recording artist, recognized with 15 Global Music Awards in lullabies, healing, meditation and ambient work. I also teach meditation, lead Music Medicine workshops worldwide, and write about the power of music to ease emotional and physical pain. Beyond performance, I run a private Music Medicine practice, author books, and create educational programs like L’il Musicians Club. I’m passionate about sharing music as a therapeutic tool and sparking joyful learning for both children and adults.…I’m Carla Rose Kelly, a multidisciplinary artist and healer weaving music, healing, and education into immersive experiences. I’ve built a career as a composer, performer and recording artist, recognized with 15 Global Music Awards in lullabies, healing, meditation and ambient work. I also teach meditation, lead Music Medicine workshops worldwide, and write about the power of music to ease emotional and physical pain. Beyond performance, I run a private Music Medicine practice, author books, and create educational programs like L’il Musicians Club. I’m passionate about sharing music as a therapeutic tool and sparking joyful learning for both children and adults.

Carla Rose Kelly

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I’m Carla Rose Kelly, a multidisciplinary artist and healer weaving music, healing, and education into immersive experiences. I’ve built a career as a composer, performer and recording artist, recognized with 15 Global Music Awards in lullabies, healing, meditation and ambient work. I also teach meditation, lead Music Medicine workshops worldwide, and write about the power of music to ease emotional and physical pain. Beyond performance, I run a private Music Medicine practice, author books, and create educational programs like L’il Musicians Club. I’m passionate about sharing music as a therapeutic tool and sparking joyful learning for both children and adults.…I’m Carla Rose Kelly, a multidisciplinary artist and healer weaving music, healing, and education into immersive experiences. I’ve built a career as a composer, performer and recording artist, recognized with 15 Global Music Awards in lullabies, healing, meditation and ambient work. I also teach meditation, lead Music Medicine workshops worldwide, and write about the power of music to ease emotional and physical pain. Beyond performance, I run a private Music Medicine practice, author books, and create educational programs like L’il Musicians Club. I’m passionate about sharing music as a therapeutic tool and sparking joyful learning for both children and adults.

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I’m Carla Rose Kelly, a multidisciplinary artist and healer weaving music, healing, and education into immersive experiences. I’ve built a career as a composer, performer and recording artist, recognized with 15 Global Music Awards in lullabies, healing, meditation and ambient work. I also teach meditation, lead Music Medicine workshops worldwide, and write about the power of music to ease emotional and physical pain.

Beyond performance, I run a private Music Medicine practice, author books, and create educational programs like L’il Musicians Club. I’m passionate about sharing music as a therapeutic tool and sparking joyful learning for both children and adults.

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English

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Work Experience

Meditation Teacher at College of the Rockies

January 1, 2024 - Present

Meditation teacher and Music Medicine specialist; teaches mindfulness and music-based healing to students.

Music Medicine Specialist at Private Practice

January 1, 2007 - Present

Private practice helping clients work through emotional and physical pain with Music Medicine; private sessions and group work, in-person or online.

Music Producer at Let the Music Come Alive (Musical)

September 1, 2018 - Present

Producer for a new musical; premiered in London, Ontario, September 2018 at Palace Theater; three songs won Global Music Awards.

International Music Medicine Teacher at Self-initiated program

January 1, 2007 - Present

Facilitator of Music Medicine workshops and teacher of a new program 'Music Medicine' in Japan, USA, England, Norway and Canada.

Researcher & International Speaker in Music Medicine at Self-initiated / Health Canada

January 1, 2011 - Present

Conducted a Health Canada-approved study with 120 participants on music-based methods to alleviate anxiety, depression and pain; papers published in ISQRMM Journal (2014, 2016, 2019) and presented at multiple conferences.

Music Consultant at New Musical

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001

Music consultant for a new musical; collaborated with Manny Fox on creating a new musical; project did not materialize after Fox's passing.

Inventor at Healing with Music / Therapeutic Instruments

January 1, 2010 - Present

Inventor of a new methodology for healing with music and healing musical instruments; four patents in Japan, USA and Canada.

Teacher at Royal Conservatory of Music

January 1, 1987 - December 31, 2012

Private piano and theory instruction for adults and children; prepared students for exams, Kiwanis and Rotary festivals; hosted recitals.

Piano Teacher at Yamaha Music School

January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987

Piano Club teacher for groups of children and adults; nurtured love of music and ensemble playing.

Creator, L’il Musicians Club at L’il Musicians Club

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Creator of nursery rhymes and program material for a baby and pre-school music program; led parented classes; based on neuroscience and child development.

Creator, L’il Musicians Club at L’il Musicians Club

January 1, 2019 - Present

Piano and music education program for babies and toddlers; resumed from 2019 to present.

Piano Lounge Entertainer at Minden Manor

December 30, 1980 - December 30, 1981

Played piano for Friday nights and Sunday brunches.