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Abstract
This Culminating Experience explores the intersection of music and spirituality throug the creation of a seven-song album inspired by the philosophy of the 7 Rays, a universalist framework that examines archetypes of nature. Integrating field research conducted at Carnacura in Brazil with intensive compositional and production processes at Berklee Valencia, the project seeks to honor ancestral wisdom while developing a contemporary artistic voice rooted in spiritual practice. Each composition was approached as a journey of self-reflection, weaving original songwriting, arranging, production, and intentional lyricism to capture the essence of each ray’s energy. Additionally, this work introduces the foundations of Integrative Musicianship, a pedagogical framework that synthesizes mindfulness, embodiment, and cultural knowledge within music education and creation. The final outcome is both a deeply personal artistic statement and a proposal for a holistic approach to musicianship that bridges technical mastery with spiritual integration, laying the groundwork for future research, teaching, and interdisciplinary gatherings centered on music as a transformative practice of self-knowledge.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Recommended Citation
Lopez, Nicole. “7 Rayos: The Art of Integrative Musicianship.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/332.