In this workshop Aaron Shragge (Board Certified Music Therapist/Licensed Creative Arts Therapist) will explore the intersection between music as therapeutic tool and as an expressive art form. Aaron Shragge will also discuss how the pandemic has shaped the integration of technology into both his practice as a therapist as well as an artist. No prior experience or knowledge of music therapy necessary.
Aaron Shragge's music "...delves deeper into that satori place in your brain" - Jazz Times.
Aaron Shragge is a trumpet and shakuhachi player. He has performed with Daniel Carter, Ben Monder, Dave Douglas, William Parker, Jon Gibson, The Sam Roberts Band, Akim Funk Buddha, and Medeski Martin and Wood's Billy Martin at such venues as Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center and The Blue Note. Aaron's unique instrument was designed to expand the trumpet’s melodic capacity and is the result of over a decade of studying both the Shakuhachi (Japanese, Flute) as well as North Indian Vocals. Being part of Brooklyn Raga Massive since 2014, Shragge regularly performs in various BRM ensembles, serves on BRM's management committee and is also a co-founder of the Brooklyn Raga Massive Music Therapy Initiative. Learn more at www.aaronshragge.com