Richard Cooke is a Grammy Award–winning musician, instrument designer, and innovator, best known as the founder of Freenotes Company (1991). Early in his musical life, he played flute and explored improvisation and intuitive approaches to sound, which shaped his belief that anyone can make beautiful music. A pivotal moment came during a retreat with Paul Winter’s consort, which inspired him to focus on creating instruments and experiences that make music accessible to all.
Cooke developed Freenotes instruments based on the principle “Beautiful Music Made Simple”—intuitively tuned percussion and melodic instruments that allow anyone to play without fear of wrong notes. His work expanded into Freenotes Harmony Park, bringing outdoor, playable sound installations to parks, schools, and public spaces, creating communal experiences where music fosters connection and joy. He also contributed to the restoration and recreation of instruments by Lou Harrison, preserving and extending the life of these unique creations.
Today, Richard continues to design and consult on instruments, installations, and sound-spaces that encourage play, healing, and community engagement. Guided by the philosophy that sound can unite, transform, and inspire, he invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the joy of making music together.
Website: https://freenotes.life/
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04VbxnzUwes
CD: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=freenotes%20gamelan
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Richard Cooke is a Grammy Award–winning musician, instrument designer, and innovator, best known as the founder of Freenotes Company (1991). Early in his musical life, he played flute and explored improvisation and intuitive approaches to sound, which shaped his belief that anyone can make beautiful music. A pivotal moment came during a retreat with Paul Winter’s consort, which inspired him to focus on creating instruments and experiences that make music accessible to all.
Cooke developed Freenotes instruments based on the principle “Beautiful Music Made Simple”—intuitively tuned percussion and melodic instruments that allow anyone to play without fear of wrong notes. His work expanded into Freenotes Harmony Park, bringing outdoor, playable sound installations to parks, schools, and public spaces, creating communal experiences where music fosters connection and joy. He also contributed to the restoration and recreation of instruments by Lou Harrison, preserving and extending the life of these unique creations.
Today, Richard continues to design and consult on instruments, installations, and sound-spaces that encourage play, healing, and community engagement. Guided by the philosophy that sound can unite, transform, and inspire, he invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the joy of making music together.
Website: https://freenotes.life/
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04VbxnzUwes
CD: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=freenotes%20gamelan
Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:
http://www.soundshealstudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio
http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal
http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio
Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
Sounds Heal Podcast with Dr. John Beaulieu & Natalie Brown
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Sounds Heal Podcast with Dr. John Beaulieu & Natalie Brown
Dr. John Beaulieu, N.D., Ph.D., is a composer, musician, psychologist, and naturopathic physician who explores multiple mediums of creative expression as part of his broader study of consciousness, healing, and spiritual understanding. He is the founder of BioSonic Enterprises, Ltd., dedicated to "tuning the world." His work encompasses the development of tuning forks as musical instruments—precisely tuned to mathematical formulas—as well as intuitive divination sonic systems. Dr. Beaulieu has been a leader in the field of sound healing for 50 years and teaches internationally.
Website, Social Media and Support Links: https://linktr.ee/biosonics
Sound, Still Point and Fuzzy Logic 7 Week Online Immersion Workshop starting February 20, 2025: https://biosonics.com/workshops/110/sound-still-point-and-fuzzy-logic/
Sounds Heal Podcast Episode with John Beaulieu, November 2019: https://youtu.be/p0bFsNMZtww
Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:
http://www.soundshealstudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio
http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal
http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio
Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
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Sounds Heal Podcast
Richard Cooke is a Grammy Award–winning musician, instrument designer, and innovator, best known as the founder of Freenotes Company (1991). Early in his musical life, he played flute and explored improvisation and intuitive approaches to sound, which shaped his belief that anyone can make beautiful music. A pivotal moment came during a retreat with Paul Winter’s consort, which inspired him to focus on creating instruments and experiences that make music accessible to all.
Cooke developed Freenotes instruments based on the principle “Beautiful Music Made Simple”—intuitively tuned percussion and melodic instruments that allow anyone to play without fear of wrong notes. His work expanded into Freenotes Harmony Park, bringing outdoor, playable sound installations to parks, schools, and public spaces, creating communal experiences where music fosters connection and joy. He also contributed to the restoration and recreation of instruments by Lou Harrison, preserving and extending the life of these unique creations.
Today, Richard continues to design and consult on instruments, installations, and sound-spaces that encourage play, healing, and community engagement. Guided by the philosophy that sound can unite, transform, and inspire, he invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the joy of making music together.
Website: https://freenotes.life/
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04VbxnzUwes
CD: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=freenotes%20gamelan
Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast:
http://www.soundshealstudio.com
http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio
http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal
http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio
Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
