🎉New Year’s Day Sound Meditation🎉

January 1, 2026 • 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
5009 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC
Louie Labate
Music and sound have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. My love for electronic music and growing up near Seattle exposed me to all sorts of music, and over the years, my fascination with sound has only deepened as I started to explore DJing in college. As a former high school and college basketball athlete, I’ve always been interested in the science of the body and health, which led me to pursue a career in nursing. I earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, and later completed my BSN at Duke University. Before finding yoga, I was a competitive CrossFit athlete. But when I met my wife, Allie, I was strongly encouraged (forced) to attend her yoga classes. What started as a reluctant experience quickly turned into a realization that yoga and meditation were the missing links I had been searching for. As my strength, mobility, and overall well-being improved, I transitioned to practicing yoga exclusively for both physical and mental health. Through this journey, I became an avid meditator—an experience that was nothing short of life-changing. My deep dive into meditation naturally led me to the transformative power of sound. After experiencing my first sound meditation in Asheville with Billy Zanski of Skinny Beats Sound Shop, I was mesmerized by the power of gongs and how ambient music could shift energy and consciousness. Later in meditation I received confirmation that creating my own ambient soundscapes was something worth exploring and sharing with others.   Now, as a sound practitioner, I blend my love for electronic music with ancient healing instruments, creating unique and transcendental sound experiences. My sessions feature gongs (my absolute favorite), synthesizers, native flutes, guitar, the didgeridoo, and other powerful instruments to elevate the collective vibration of those who experience them. I've been fortunate to study under incredible mentors, including Billy Zanski, who introduced me to the world of sound healing and the didgeridoo, and Mike Tamburo, one of the most renowned gong players in the country. Additionally, I’ve worked one-on-one with Colin Allured, an incredible musician here in Winston-Salem, to dive into music theory, the guitar, and explore ancient vocalization techniques. Through sound, I’ve found my true passion—helping others shift their energy, expand their consciousness, and experience deep relaxation and healing. I invite you to join me in this journey, immerse yourself in the frequencies, and feel the profound effects of sound.
11 spots available

Description

New Year’s Day Sound Meditation
Thursday, January 1 at 6pm

Step into the New Year with intention, presence, and expanded awareness. This New Year’s Day session is designed as an alchemical sound journey—an active meditation that bridges ancient practice with modern brainwave science.

Led with gongs, electronic synthesis & textures, Himalayan bowls, wind instruments, drums, and custom monaural beats, this experience uses vibration and frequency to entrain the mind into spacious, liminal states. It’s not about zoning out—it’s about zoning in. Tthe soundscape guides you into the threshold between waking and dreaming, where clarity, insight, and deep stillness naturally emerge.

Created by Louie (@medisynth_sound) and Allie Labate, this session blends grounded knowledge with intuitive practice. Every layer of sound is intentionally crafted to support a profound inner journey as we welcome the first day of the year.

What To Bring:
We provide mats, bolsters, blankets, and pillows; bring any extra comforts you love. No meditation experience is needed—just curiosity and an open mind.

Pricing:
$33 per person
FREE for Members
Class Packs Apply