Music is found in almost every kind of psychedelic session. From clinical therapy sessions to religious ceremonies, the psychedelic experience seems to be paired with a soundscape. Music can played live by musicians, or presented as a recorded playlist. Songs or prayers may be sung or chanted by the leader or by all the participants. Though musical expression is commonly found in psychedelic sessions, there has been very limited discussion about the skillful use of this powerful intervention. Byron Metcalf is uniquely qualified to speak to the skillful use of music in psychedelic journey space. 

Metcalf has been a professional drummer for 6 decades. He has played on many gold and platinum albums and has produced and performed on more than 20 albums of music for shamanic and psychedelic journeying.

Byron holds a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology, and  a master’s degree in counseling. He has over 30 years experience as a holotropic guide.

Byron has trained, studied, and worked with shamans, healers, and psycho-spiritual teachers from many parts of the world. He has been intensely involved in consciousness research and spiritual development, specializing in the transformative potential of alternative states of consciousness.

As a drummer, percussionist and recording engineer, Byron produces music for deep inner exploration, breathwork, shamanic journeywork, body-oriented therapies, various meditation practices and the healing arts. 

You can learn more about Byron at https://byronmetcalf.com