In this episode I chat to one of Ireland’s greatest bodhrán players Tommy Hayes about his experiences in music.  It was fascinating to get an insight into the powerful work Tommy has done for almost 20 years as a music therapist.  We got into the nitty gritty of how music can heal, especially in combination with guided imagery and meditation, helping people to resolve deep seated traumas. We also get how Tommy’s therapeutic work connects to his experience of improvising as a percussionist and we chat about connections between music and agriculture. Check out Tommy Hayes on bandcamp to hear is incredibly eclectic solo albums An Rás and A Room in the North.