Christy Snow is a Singer/Songwriter, Speaker, Native American Flautist and Instructor and Recording Artist. Since Christy holds true to her Gemini core with having many interests and corresponding gifts it seems easier to introduce you to her muti-faceted personality and many talents by offering her bio in the following sections.
Christy's work as a musician began in 1991 with the birth of her acoustic music career. Influnced by a wide range of songwriters and performers Christy quickly developed her own sound with her percussive guitar style, her rich vocals, story weaving lyrics and engaging stage presence. Her talents and her career have expanded greatly over the last 20 years and her music has since gained global awareness with worldwide distribution.
She performs at folk festivals, women's music festivals, listening venues, churches, retreats and conferences across the country as well as International locations.
New Thought Music is music that focuses on being a positive influence in the world through love and acceptance and is line with authors and speakers such as Louise Hay, Michael Beckwith, Wayne Dyer, etc.
Christy's music began to shift, revealing her introspective and spiritual perspectives on life in 1999 when she began studying world religions and spirituality in a deeper way and shortly thereafter she began teaching self love and self empowerment work through music. Since 2001 she has been a prominant participant in the New Thought Music world. She has performed at hundreds of churches across the US and Canada. She has served on music teams for such conferences as; International Centers For Spiritual Living's Asilomar Conference, the United Center's For Spiritual Living's Annual Gathering, the Circle of Love, the Canadian New Thought Conference and more.
Her most recent Vocal CD "I Sing My Love" best delivers this message of Unity and Peace!
With ten CDs to her credit, Christy’s discography includes; three folk CDs, 1 New Thought influenced folk CD, “Change Is Good,” a Chant CD of positive music, "I Sing My Love" and five meditative Native American Flute CDs.
"Change Is Good," delivers her ever-present message that we are always at choice as to how we view and make a difference in our world. Indie Music has been quoted to say that "Christy could change the world with her songs.”
Christy's 2009 release "I Sing My Love" showcases both her vocal talent and her open heart.
Christy’s flute music is enchanting. This meditative music is much more than just relaxing, it is healing and transformational. The first of the flute CDs, “Remembering The Way,” put to use the power of intention through music. Christy focused her energy and intention on each topic allowing each track to be Spirit led and healing. “Spirit Dance” captured the sacredness and intensity of the New Mexico desert where it was recorded live in 2004. The most recent of Christy’s flute CDs was released in 2007 and was recorded with fellow recording artist Jack Fowler. This new CD “Spiraling Into Infinity” is sure to be a favorite among yoga instructors, massage therapists and meditation groups. This new CD introduces a different approach adding Jack’s atmospheric keyboard music but also the selections on this CD were played in seven specific keys to energetically guide the listener/participant through a healing chakra experience. Her 2011 release, "Attune to the Ancients" received great praise just days after release.
Pam Burton says: “Attune to the Ancients is one of the BEST CD's I've EVER heard..ever heard of Carlos Nakai..better than that...!!! Buy one NOW..don't wait...they won't last long!”
Carol Christensen says: “I am listening to Attune to the Ancients and it is like a warm massage to my heart. Thank you for creating such beautiful music.”
Stacey Kirkpatrick says: "I am recommending Christy’s new CD to all my clients. Everyone should have this CD… is great for personal meditations, group meditations Massage, workshops, retreats, all modalities of healing work. Attune to the Ancients will take the beginner to the advanced in meditation practices to a high dimensional altered state within the first 30 seconds of listening and relaxing into this CD. Track 4 is my favorite!!! I am excited for everyone to experience this journey into relaxation, peace, clarity, and spiritual connection. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS CD WHILE OPERATING A CAR OR HEAVY MACHINERY!!!”
Karen Rollins says: "This is an incredible CD!! Thank you, Christy, for sharing your unique understanding of music and spirit. I play my copy often; takes me on a different experience each time.
Christy is a member of the International Native American Flute Association and shares in their mission to encourage the continuation of the Native American Flute. She does so through her recordings, performances and lessons. She has taught hundreds of students over the years from ages 5 to 75 most of which claimed NO musical abilities and shared huge doubt that they could learn. Christy believes that anyone can learn and guarantees that you will be playing the flute when you leave the lesson.
Christy is Co-Pastor and Spiritual Director of the Spiritual Living Center of Charlotte, a thriving and dynamic Spiritual Community in Charlotte, NC.
In addition to building a thriving spiritual community in Charlotte, Christy sees the world as her spiritual community. She is passionate about being the change she wishes to see in this life and being that change lovingly and authentically. She is devoted to positive change on the planet by living a life of acceptance and unconditional love and teaching others to do the same. Her music and her message is global, as she teaches through workshops, retreats, concerts and speaking engagements worldwide. Christy works on various committees for conferences and retreats with organizations such as the Centers For Spiritual Living as well as various other associations. She facilitates retreats at Unity Village in Lee's Summit, MO and other locations in the states and beyond.
As a musician and speaker Christy brings to life the teaching of oneness, self love, compassion and acceptance through her delivery; rich with real life anecdotes, humor and storytelling. Christy believes that we are each our own spiritual authority and as a spiritual teacher her job is to assist others in tuning into their inner guidance of love and peace, through which all things are possible.
Christy leads weekend and day retreats as well as workshops and other events in addition to her concerts. Here are some of the heart opening and life expanding opportunities she offers:
EVENTS
Typically 1 to 2 hours in length and individually priced
LEARN TO PLAY NATIVE AMERICAN FLUTE Group Lessons: $25 Individual Lessons: $50 Length: 1 hour (Flutes provided for the lesson and available for sale) You will learn about this beautiful instrument as well as learn fingering and breathing techniques to allow the flute song within you to be released. Learn to play this enchanting and meditative Native American Flute in 1 hour guaranteed. Allow this beautiful instrument to open you up to your creativity regardless of your perceived abilities or musical knowledge or experience.
Christy is also available to lead presentations and demonstrations on the history and cultural importance of the Native American Flute.
CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS
Workshops that inspire you to release your inhibitions and step into your power. This event can focus on Movement (different forms of dance and movement exercises to empower you within your own skin) or Singing (allowing your creative voice to be expressed and your smallness to fall away) or can incorporate both.
TAIZE
"Taize Service" - Creates a feeling of communion with God and oneness with life. This is a prayerful meditative service supported with music, meditation and readings. Can easily be tailored to fit a specific season or theme. More workshops, retreats and events are available and can be created to meet the specific needs of your community. Talk to Christy for more details.
RETREATS
The following retreats can be custom designed to fit the needs of your group regarding themes and time frames.
Day Retreats are typically on Saturdays from 10am-4:30pm and range in price from $55 to $125 depending on the facility.
Weekend Retreats are Friday evening through Sunday morning and range in price from $200 to $350 depending on the facility.
INTO THE HEART OF GOD
Purpose: Inviting a deeper connection with life and an experience of FEELING love, not just talking about it. To nurture the soul and connect with ourselves and others and therefore to God.
Description: A day retreat experience of cultivating an intimate communion with the loving energy of God found within each of us. Includes meditation, music, silence, mindful movements, Sufi Zikr, nature, chanting, journaling and sharing.
You Will Experience: A heartfelt connection, an opening to a greater idea for yourself, a releasing of the protective coating that blocks us from love, a clearer vision of your purpose and passion an experience of the heart.
HEART OF THE MYSTIC
Purpose: Experience a heartfelt connection with life through exploring spiritual practices from a variety of faith traditions, including but not limited to: Buddhist, Sufi, Native American, Hindu, Christian, Pagan and New Thought practices.
Description: Experiencing the tangible resonance created through powerful spiritual practice. Participants learn different spiritual practices used by mystics of the ages from many of the world’s faith traditions. You will also explore how this serves you in this day and time to live a more peaceful and heart centered life.
NATIVE AMERICAN AND NEW THOUGHT SPIRITUALITY
The path of Native American Spirituality and that of New Thought Spirituality such as Unity and Science of Mind have in common many pieces. Some of that common ground includes the belief in oneness, connectedness of all life and the power of intention. In this retreat participants will learn the similarities woven between the two and participate in activities that vary from making dream catchers, prayer sticks and/or rattles to drumming, chanting and connecting with nature. Drum making is also an option and this retreat can also be offered with a sweat lodge incorporated providing the facility can accommodate this addition.
EXPRESSING CREATIVITY
Purpose: To move participants into a greater expression of their creativity.
Description: Expanding the expression of creativity in your life. Using dance, songwriting and creativity exercises the participants are guided away from smallness and into sharing their life, their light and their unique gifts in a more expanded way.
Visit the "Classes" page to learn more about Christy's yearlong class "Living In Solution!"