speaking the Universal Language of Music
I believe in the healing power of music. These are some of the community outreach programs I’ve lead to connect with the local community through music, movement, and teaching.
Music and Memory
Music has the ability to expand and reboot human memory. Scientists and medical workers are still discovering how music excites the brain!
In 2014, a documentary called “Alive Inside” reveals how listening to familiar music heals those who suffer from memory loss.
After watching the documentary "Alive Inside", and remembering my grandmother who suffered from Alzheimer's, I was inspired into action in the Spring of 2016. I did an iPod drive and raised donations for the non-profit Music and Memory and delivered iPods loaded with familiar music to elders with Alzheimer’s in Austin, Texas.
MUSICOVERY
Music can help people of any age recover from Trauma. Take Sarah, for example.
in April 2017, Sarah had a stroke that left her paralyzed on one side. Hear her story about how music and voice coaching healed her.
New Generation Children's Choir
March 2017
Led by Krysti Subieta and Hilary Kuhlmey, the heartfelt work with Hope of Life Refugee continues in part 2 of this story. The kids have been selected to perform at Austin Music Awards at SXSW in Austin, March 2017. Krysti and Hilary have coached the children through singing and dancing two modern spiritual songs, to be followed by song and dance from their Congolese culture. One child will give a miraculous testimony about her near-death experience while she was in her mother's womb, during a genocide attack in her village.
The work to help give these children a sense of accountability, and integrate cultures continues during this time. By demonstrating love and support for those who come seeking safety, Krysti and Hilary feel blessed to be working in partnership with these kids to give the world a chance to see how powerfully healing music can be.
INSTRUMENTS FOR HOPE
July 2016
It was a hot summer day in Texas when Krysti and fellow singer Hilary Kuhlmey joined forces to create a Music and Art Summer Camp for the first time.
At that time, Krysti was volunteering to teach a group of African Refugee children songs in English.
Together, Hilary and Krysti raised over $5,000 USD using Go Fund Me to go towards tuition and supplies for the 30 African refugee children.
In addition to the classes, they held a benefit concert with over 10 performing acts to raise enough money to give take home gifts like ukuleles, violins, and art supplies to every child.
Krysti is called to bring healing and discipline into the lives of these children using music.