Michelle Byrne, creative director of Shanti Sound is a musician, singer and sound therapist.
In 2014, Michelle completed her Diploma in Practitioner of Sound Therapy with the British Academy of Sound Therapy (BAST) and also completed her Diploma of Therapeutic Sound in the Community with BAST in 2013, to complement her qualifications in Music received in 2007.
Shanti Sound offers regular Therapeutic Soundbaths for many organisations and activities- including Yoga Centres and Retreats, Arts Organisations, Disability Services, Staff Wellbeing days and monthly soundbaths at Port Noarlunga Arts Centre- open to general public.
Since the conception of Shanti Sound, successful events have included the 'Sounding the Chakras' and 'Sound for Wellbeing' courses and workshops, children's 'Shanti Kids' workshops, Contemporary Kirtan evenings with the Shanti Sound Collective, and one to one personal Shanti Sound consultations and Soundbaths.
Sessions can be tailored for groups or individuals to assist with connect with the voice, releasing fears around singing, gaining confidence using the voice, or simply being guided into relaxation.
Michelle performs regularly with her husband James Byrne (creator of Cosmic Tone Instruments) in their duo ‘Imijri' both in Adelaide and interstate. Known as The Wandering Minstrels from 2008-2015, some highlights for the duo have been touring to NSW in 2012, 2013 and 2014, and also performing on the iconic railway journeys aboard 'The Ghan' in 2012 and the 'Indian Pacific' in 2011. They have an EP ‘Intimate Universal Encounter’ and are currently creating a new album under the new name Imijri. www.imijri.com
Michelle loves singing harmonies and performs as a session musician for live performance and recordings. As a backing vocalist/ percussionist Michelle has worked live with international and national world class touring artists including Jai-Jagdeesh (USA) and Tina Malia (USA) and has enjoyed the opportunity to perform at festivals and high profile events- including Woodford Folk Festival 2022/23 and Seven Sisters Festival 2022 with Kate B, Byron Spirit Fest 2017 with Tina Malia and WOMADelaide 2013 with Heather Frahn & the Moonlight Tide.
Michelle has a background in music teaching, specialising in teaching voice since 2007. She supports private singing students of all ages- from children to adults - in exploring and improving vocal technique and expression. Michelle also spent ten years as a choir teacher for the South Australian Public Primary Schools Festival of Music, is a former Musical Director of The Southern Singers/Onkaparinga City Choral Society and a former co-conductor of the "With One Voice" Community Choir Kingston Park, South Australia.
Michelle holds a Diploma of Music and has studied Music at Adelaide University Conservatorium of Music and at TAFE SA. She has performed in working bands since 1998 and toured both in Australia, US and UK.