SOUND SANCTUARY
MY STORY
Music has been at the center of my life since the first time I picked up the guitar when I was eight years old. I went on to become a professional musician, graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, in 1996. Thereafter, I toured around the world, played with many amazing musicians and Grammy Award-winning artists for the next twenty years. Then it all came to a stop in 2016, when I retired, exhausted and disenchanted with the music industry.
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It wasn't until the year 2022 when my whole life fell apart that I truly came in touch with its healing power. At the lowest point in my life, in the depth of a mental and emotional crisis, right when I had lost all hope and had nothing left to hold on to, in a sacred plant ceremony, sitting in front of the grandfather fire inside a tipi, music came back and lifted me, protected me against my inner turmoil, and whispered in my ear: 'follow me...'
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Since then, my life has been completely transformed by the sacred melodies/prayers that continue to be gifted to me, and which I now share with others, lifting their spirits, harmonizing their minds, calming their hearts, and helping them come in touch with their own healing wisdom that resides at the center of their being. Sound Sanctuary came to me as a vision, to create an intimate safe space where healing can take place, and an authentic connection to yourself and others can blossom in the quiet presence of music
"In the house of lovers, the music never stops, the walls are made of songs & the foor dances." –Rumi
Jeff Crespo is a medicine musician, singer, and composer in the Condor-Eagle tradition, as well as a meditation and relaxation teacher initiated in the Himalayan tradition. He is also a professional keynote speaker.
For over twenty years, he has traveled the world, sharing his music and leading and facilitating retreats, workshops, and trainings where the timeless practices of Vedanta merge with the ancient teachings of the south, creating a unique approach to healing and well-being.
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His songs are universal prayers that resonate and connect us with the essence of being and the very core of existence itself. These prayers ascend to the Earth and all its elementals, praising with reverence the spirits of water, fire, wind, the seven directions, the stars, the moon, the sun, and all kingdoms of life—animal, mineral, vegetable, and humanity.
By blending music, prayer, and positive intentions, he harmonizes hearts and minds to foster a vision for a better world. This fusion awakens within us a deep sense of what it means to be alive and in union with all our relations and surroundings.
"Each of us holds the power to radiate goodness, compassion, and healing.” – Jeff Crespo
His soothing melodies and profound lyrics rejuvenate our spirits, fill our souls with hope and healing, and guide our thoughts toward positive transformation– making Sound Sanctuary a catalyst that helps you weave threads of intention into the fabric of your community.
As a professional speaker, Jeff has delivered speeches for organizations that include Keller Williams, Harvard University, Transamerica, Mercedes Benz, and ReMax among many others.
Watch Jeff's TEDx Talk: How to be fearless in a violent world
Jeff Crespo is also a renowned international meditation and relaxation teacher. He has certified hundreds of yoga teachers through his 15-hour flagship training, Vedanta Yoga Nidra. His guided meditations and online courses are featured in Yoga International.
