The Musical Activation Experience
Receive the most potent musical activation of your life - from ZERO experience
The Musical Activation Experience: Rainforest Edition is a 2-month Beginner’s Music Program in Harp or Guitar, held live on Zoom each Wednesday beginning October 1st, 2025.
Itinerary
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2-Month Music Program (via Zoom)
Beginning October 1st 2025
Wednesdays
11am PST (Harp)
12pm PST (Guitar)
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Optional: Rainforest Music Immersion (Brazil)
Musical Activation with the Yawanawa
November 9th - 21st 2025
Departing from Rio Branco, Brazil Nov 10th 8am
Returning from Rio Branco, Brazil Nov. 21st
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Integration (Zoom)
Integrate all the teachings of our classes and our time in the forest with an integration/sharing and a final song circle to share a song on your instrument.
Wednesday November 26th - Integration Call
Wednesday December 3rd - Final Full Moon Song Circle
THE MUSIC PROGRAM CURRICULUM: Level 1
The Elements of Music and Sound
Embark on a journey into the elements of sound: Discover how melody, harmony, rhythm, and bass are intertwined with our human rhythms and psychoacoustic perception. Explore the architecture of music and its ability to organize sound in a way that resonates with the human experience.
Music Theory 1 + Vocal Toning
Decipher the basics of the musical lexicon - notes, steps, intervals, and scales. Experience the transformative power of your voice through vocal toning to enhance meditation, synchronize brainwave patterns, and facilitate intentional manifestation.
Music Theory 2 + Instrument Initiation
Instrument Initiation for Harp or Guitar: Deepen your musical insight with chords and strumming /picking patterns to accompany your vocal expression. Begin to engage with your instrument as a conduit for healing, learning its language and embracing its potential as a transformative tool.
The Sacred Geometry of Music
Explore the intrinsic patterns that music shares with the natural world. Understand how symmetry and proportion in music reflect the harmonies found in nature, offering insights into the order of the universe.
Authentic Voice Embodiment
Refine your vocal expression, discovering the authenticity of your musical voice and enhancing its emotional impact.
The Art of Improvisation
Harness the full spectrum of your musical tools to express your unique self. Develop the ability to weave original compositions and improvise, facilitating deep states of flow and creative fulfillment
The Art of Performance
This is the stage where you integrate and exhibit your musical growth. Present your learned skills with confidence and share your musical voice, culminating your journey in a celebratory performance.
Zoom Program Schedule
🗓 Weekly Live Q&A Schedule
Every Wednesday:
• 11:00 AM PST - Harp
• 12:00 PM PST - Guitar
*All students are welcome to join both sessions, but it is recommended to focus on one instrument for this program
• 1st Session: October 01, 2025
• 2nd Session: October 08, 2025
• 3rd Session: October 15, 2025
• 4th Session: October 22, 2025
• 5th Session: October 29, 2025
• 6th Session: November 05, 2025
7th Session: November 26, 2025
8th Session: December 3rd, 2025
Zoom classes with Scarlett de la Torre occur every Wednesday beginning October 1st to receive live guidance and adjustments on your musical practice in a potent group setting, and to create a strong musical foundation. There is a 2-week break for classes November 9-21st for an optional immersion in the Brazilian Amazon.
📌 Recommended Time Commitment
20 minutes of daily practice
One 30-minute video lesson per week
One 60-minute live class per week
Program Tuition Options
Gain full access to the Musical Actication Experience Zoom program beginning October 1, 2025,
✅ What’s Included
6 weekly live Zoom classes (Harp or Guitar)
6 short music theory lessons
2 personalized video feedback opportunities
Integration call + closing song circle
Digital practice guides & class material PDF
Replay access to all sessions
Private group thread for support
2 in-person group classes for Amazon immersion participants
❌ Not Included in Program Tuition:
Instrument or accessories
Travel or accommodations for Amazon immersion
Amazon immersion (see below)
🌿 Optional: Amazon Music Immersion (Booked Separately with Yawajourneys)
After 6 weeks of music initiation on Zoom, you have the option to join this 10-day cultural and musical immersion in Yawanawa Territory, Acre, Brazil to receive another level of musical activation from the Yawanawa Indigenous people.
Dates: November 9th-21st
Early bird cost: $2,000 before Aug 15, 2025
Extras: Flights, hotels between transfers, transport, some meals & personal costs
Immersion is booked separately via our partners at YawaJourneys. Spots are limited.
Early commitment recommended.
Tuition Options for your 2-month Musical Activation
Student Testimonials
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"Thank you, Scarlett, for this beautiful replay portal container! At first, I was worried that this format would be challenging for me, but I truly ended up loving it! All of the materials are so clear in the Mighty Networks. The videos, the recaps, how everything is time-stamped and transcribed. You and your awesome team make it so easy to digest the course material. It is no easy feat to teach multiple people, at all different levels, the piano, guitar and harp, but somehow you manage to do it! Watching everyone's progress is so inspiring. And of course, the absolute best part is your taste in music... Thank you for teaching us the best songs so quickly. It has been nothing short of profound to deepen my connection to my ancestors through this instrument that originates from my lineage. I did not think that learning music as an adult could be possible, however the way you teach brought the gift of playing music into my life. Learning from you has forever changed me - I was not a musician. And now I am. Please keep on sharing your gift with the world… So that more people can have the opportunity to express the songs of their soul."
Dani, New York
Musical Activation Experience: Live Mentorship Program Student -
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"I recently graduated from the Musical Activation Experience and AHA School of Sound Source-ry with Scarlett de la Torre. Not only did I think I would never be able to learn to play instruments and sing — I also didn’t imagine I would do this in the middle of recovery from a life-altering accident. When the accident happened, I decided immediately to have it mean something and to use the experience to transform. I didn’t know how exactly, but I knew I had to commit to myself. The accident left me with issues besides my broken face. My left hand wasn’t working, I had post-concussion syndrome and PTSD. I saw neurologists and psychologists who either said there was nothing they could do or tried to put me on strong medicine. Learning music helped my brain rebuild. I had lapses in memory about basic things, and learning music brought back my sharpness. I was slowly but surely firing and wiring the new neural pathways and remembering each class. My brain healed faster in the couple of months I was learning music with Scarlett than the entire 6 months before in Doctor care. Singing, playing music, and learning sound healing helped soothe my overstimulated nervous system. My left hand lost partial mobility, and the harp brought it back 6 months after the accident when physical therapy wasn’t helping. I’m extremely grateful to have been able to have this experience of remembering my own inner musician and healing in the process."
Jackeline, Houston
Musical Activation Experience: Replay Program Student -
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I took the Music Activation Experience with Scarlett, where I learned to play the Harp! I'm so happy I took her class. Not only did she help guide me to find the best harp for me but her classes were also so fun and dynamic. Her charisma is amazing. I'm a musician and I've been in the music industry for over 15 years! I love the way Scarlett teaches because on one hand she definitely has the technical parts and she also makes the students connect with music, their instruments, their voice and their sound in a way that is very energetic and spiritual. I love how that opens the channels of creativity! Thank you so much, Scarlett. I love that I'm becoming a Fairy Goddess with my harp! I love how much more I have connected to myself and have been able to explore different parts of me being a singer-songwriter and playing multiple instruments. It's so healing so thank you for providing this and for allowing many more people to heal and to create magic and music through your teachings.
Constanza, Los Angeles
Musical Activation Experience: Live Mentorship Student -
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Learning with Scarlet was amazing. She is a phenomenal teacher. It was both entertaining and easy to grasp. I came in with absolutely no music background, even musical blockages, I would say. And she just made me feel right at home and welcome and worthy, and capable of learning music and embodying it. Learning with my partner was so beautiful. We both motivated each other. Seeing him practice made me wanna practice and encouraged me to go further and never give up. It was really healing for our relationship, and I always recommend to couples now that they should learn something new with their spouse. It was so special. This was a very healing experience for me. I grew up very religious where women should not perform, not sing specifically, and not call attention to themselves. This course really helped me to step out of that thinking and into the new role, Queen of my own existence. I was able to celebrate my voice and my skills with a beautiful harp next to me. Music has brought to my life a sense of excitement, magic, and empowerment. I absolutely never thought I would play an instrument or have an understanding of music, or that I would have the bravery to sing in public. This is beyond my wildest dreams. During this experience, I met and got to know some other wonderful musical geniuses. I've learned how valuable it is to have a community of like-minded people who are going through the same things and experiencing the world as creatives. Scarlett was such a great teacher and so giving and thorough and the amount of material that was included in this course was just so huge. She thought of everything and I always got support in any way that I needed it. I'm so grateful and I had the best time, and she made me laugh constantly. Thank you, Scarlett and Aha Sound Sanctuary for helping me find the musician and me, and adding a whole new level of joy and fulfillment to my life.
Malka, Costa Rica
Musical Activation Experience: Live Mentorship Student -
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Learning with Scarlett was really heartwarming because I felt like I was a total disaster at the beginning. It was really challenging for me to grab the chords and understand the rhythm of music. Scarlett really helped me to go step by step and to feel it. Also having my wife in the program with me is kind of challenging. In the beginning, I was really shy about playing or singing to other people. But the support of the group, Scarlett, and my wife pushed me and motivated me to step out of my comfort zone, and I did. I played for other people for the first time, which I had never done, and never sang for anyone except for myself. If you play an instrument, it's like playing from your soul. It brings healing to the planet. It brings joy, and happiness, it can trigger emotions, it can heal traumas, and blockages, just through sound, just through vibration, just through music. I would say if you want to learn with Scarlett, it doesn't really matter if you have experience or if you don't have experience. I didn’t have any experience and there were people in the group who already had experience. It was beautiful to see the growth of everyone because. I wanted to learn with someone who is on the same path of healing and ceremony work so I knew how conscious she is. I didn't hesitate much and said, okay, I wanna learn with her. I would recommend the AHA Sound Sanctuary to anyone who wants to learn music, because it's not just learning an instrument, it's just understanding the whole way, how you can deliver sound, and also the message from the soul, how you want to bring it into the world in your own way.
Dominic, Germany
Musical Activation Experience: Live Mentorship Student -
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Learning with Scarlet was one of the most profound experiences of my life, which allowed me to explore new parts of myself, and challenge myself in ways that I never have before. If somebody had told me six months ago that I would be playing guitar, and singing in public in Costa Rica I would've thought they were absolutely crazy. Learning with Scarlett allowed me to rewrite stories I told about myself. From the very beginning, we were picking up instruments, we were playing, we were singing, and along with my classmates, we were also supporting one another. Week by week, I found that my progress was deeply linked to my ability to explore deeper parts of myself that I never really looked at.This entire process of learning with Scarlett was an exercise in removing blockages.I am just so, so grateful for Scarlett. And I would do it again and again and again in a heartbeat. I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone.
Daniel, Costa Rica
Musical Activation Experience: Live Mentorship Student -
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Studying with Scarlett has definitely been the highlight of my year, from zero music knowledge to being able to play simple songs on the piano. I've massively enjoyed the vocal activation - Vocal Sovereignty Program as well. I'm much more connected with my voice. I am much more connected with my instruments. I attend sound baths and I facilitate sound baths. This has massively helped me to integrate voice and also music knowledge. I'm so thankful. I would really love to recommend Scarlett, and I really hope to be able to study further with her. Thank you so much, Scarlett.
Lorena, United Kingdom
Musical Activation Experience: Replay Program Student
This program is for you if…
You’re between 16 and 101 and feel drawn to begin a musical practice: harp or guitar — or both.
You’ve held the belief that starting music belongs to childhood, and now you're ready to change that story.
You’re a ceremonialist, healer, coach, or yogi expanding your practice to include live, intentional sound.
You explore neuroscience, biohacking, or mindfulness and want to develop music as a tool for cognitive, emotional, and spiritual presence.
You want to sing and play your favorite songs on guitar or harp, or both! From the Beatles to Beyoncé, from Danit to David Bowie, from Leonard Cohen to Led Zeppelin, and an array of ceremonial songs and mantras… We love all music!
Frequently Asked Questions
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YES! This program is for absolute beginners. If you’ve never touched an instrument, you’re in the right place.
This program is also perfect for you if you’ve had prior experience, haven’t picked up an instrument in a long time, or if you’ve taken Musical Activation with us before and wish to switch instruments!
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All Zoom sessions are recorded. You can watch the replays anytime.
We will also record the 2 live group sessions in the Amazon to share with participants who are not joining the Amazon immersion.
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Yes, if you have time to dedicate. We recommend at least 30 minutes of daily practice per instrument. If you’re ready to commit to both harp and guitar, you’re welcome to participate in both tracks.
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The MAE program stands on its own. The Rainforest immersion is for those who feel called to deepen their practice in-person with Scarlett and the Yawanawa the forest.
If you are unable to join this trip, there will be another music immersion in the forest in 2026.
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We begin 6 weeks of beginner music instruction on Zoom every Wednesday at 11am (harp), 12pm (guitar). Our last instrument class is November 5th.
For those joining the Rainforest excursion, we arrive in Brazil on November 9th-21st.
Then all students will receive 2 integration calls :
Wednesday November 26th - Integration and Sharing, plus Q&A
Wednesday December 3rd - Final Full Moon Song Circle
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Choose the Harp or Guitar
HARP: Roosebeck 22-String Fully Levered Harp is the best choice for this mentorship.
GUITAR: We love ¾ guitars like Cordoba or Martin because they’re smaller and easy to play, but pop into a guitar shop and choose an acoustic guitar that resonates. Scarlett uses a classical nylon string Yamaha TransAcoustic guitar, it’s a matter of personal taste, really. Classical strings for a softer more feminine sound and steel strings if you want to rock out and strum.
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You’ll register through Yawajourneys, a team that works directly with the Yawanawa. The cost of the immersion is $2,000 USD if booked before August 15th, plus the cost of international and domestic flights and extra incidentals.
Accomodation, ceremony, and nourishment for the retreat are included.
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Yes. We offer flexible payment options and a limited number of work-trade scholarships each cohort. Details are provided during the application process.
The Neuroscience of Learning Music:
Learning music as an adult supports real, lasting changes in the brain. This program uses instruments, voice, and rhythm to improve focus, memory, and emotional well-being through a process called neuroplasticity, your brain’s ability to grow and adapt.
The Benefits
Increases gray matter in brain areas related to memory, attention, and coordination
(Gaser & Schlaug, 2003)
Improves communication between brain hemispheres, enhancing cognitive flexibility and focus
(Schlaug et al., 2009)Strengthens auditory and motor systems, supporting better listening and physical precision
(Herholz & Zatorre, 2012)Boosts mood-regulating chemicals like dopamine and serotonin, reducing stress and anxiety
(Salimpoor et al., 2011)Activates neuroplasticity, helping the brain adapt, learn new skills, and build long-term resilience
(Wan & Schlaug, 2010)
Step into your musical path
🌿 Amazon Immersion: Yawanawa Music Study
This immersion is booked and handled separately through our trusted facilitators YAWAJOURNEYS, who have been working directly with Puttany and the Yawanawa people for over 2 decades.
Amazon Immersion: Yawanawa Music Study
After 6 weeks of music instruction, grab your instruments and head to the Amazon! Participants can join an optional immersion in the Brazilian Amazon: a 10-day experience held in the Yawanawa village in Acre, Brazil.
The Yawanawa are an Indigenous community known for their sophisticated musical traditions and spiritual leadership. This immersion is held with the guidance of Chief Nixiwaka and Putanny Yawanawa, who have spent decades restoring and protecting their cultural knowledge and sacred songs.
You’ll stay in the Yawanawa territory, sleep in wooden cabins or hammocks, and join daily activities including:
Ancestral Plant Ceremonies led by Yawanawa elders and musicians
Daily Music learning sessions with traditional chants and contemporary Yawanawa songs driven by instruments
Forest walks with community members who share plant and song knowledge
Rest time by the river or in your hammock
Evenings with shared songs and stories
Meals prepared by Yawanawa women using local ingredients
About Scarlett de la Torre
Scarlett de la Torre is a visionary musician, sound alchemist, and multimedia artist whose innovative work merges neuroscience-informed practices with intuitive artistry. As the founder of the AHA Sound Sanctuary, established in 2018, Scarlett creates accessible entry points into the transformative realms of music, sprinkling magic on the intersection of Sound, Entheogens, and Ceremony.
Her love of teaching spans over a decade, with roots in dedicated activism. Scarlett serves as an ambassador for Beauty for Freedom, an organization combating human trafficking through creativity, education, and rescue operations. Her work in Kolkata, India, with survivors at New Light profoundly shaped her understanding of sound as a powerful tool for healing trauma. She has similarly supported displaced Syrian refugee youth through musical education with Elpida Home, helping foster resilience and hope through creative expression.
Fusing her love of Sound and earth-based healing and advocacy, Scarlett uses her voice and sound to safe spaces of transformation. She has supported the ceremonial circles of Indigenous leaders of the Asheninka, Huni Kuin, and Yawanawa people. Through her work with Indigenous pajés, Scarlett cultivated a deep passion for supporting plant medicine circles within Ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities through the transformative power of music, building bridges of peace, understanding, and cultural connection. Scarlett also collaborates closely with The Wonderland Project, providing legal and subsidized plant-assisted therapy In for survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse, offering therapeutic pathways to recovery and empowerment.
Scarlett’s mission cultivates a global community of advocates of self-discovery, unified through music, mindful practices, and compassionate activism. Her life's work continues to inspire transformation, connection, and liberation through the universal language of sound.
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