Jason K. Norris, M.A.
Jason K. Norris, M.A., is a professional musician, performing artist, sound healer, dream worker, and researcher of consciousness. He is a doctoral student with the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) researching the psychology of rhythm and the mysticism of sound. Jason holds a Master’s degree in Consciousness Studies and a graduate certificate in Dream Studies from John F. Kennedy University (JFKU). His Bachelor’s degree is in Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). He is an authorized HealthRHYTHMS facilitator and also trained in the use of Biosonics tuning forks.
A life-long musician, Jason has been a multi-instrumentalist for various musical projects. He has performed in popular Bay Area venues, such as the Great American Music Hall and the de Young Museum of Fine Art. He is one of the founding members of the modern progressive rock band, Della Terra. He has also led dream performance troupes and organized theatrical productions working with dreams, music, and consciousness. Jason has training in African (Djembe), Middle Eastern (Doumbek), Native American (Gathering), Shamanic (Frame), and Indian (Tabla) hand drumming, as well as in various drum circle facilitation techniques.
His research interests revolve around exploring the psycho-spiritual effects of sound and rhythm within cross-cultural, spiritual traditions. His work integrates sound with intention, intuition, movement, dreams, nature, and ancestry to access inner wisdom and promote personal - and collective - growth and well-being. He has been involved with organizations such as The International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), The Dream Institute of Northern California, The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), The Chi Healing Center, and Veriditas.
Jason has facilitated various workshops, performances, drum circles, and special events throughout the western United States. He is the founder of Lucid Drum and currently resides in San Rafael, California where he offers vibrational services throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. For further inquiries, Contact.
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