From Heavy Metal to Healing: The Sound Journey of Garth Robertson

When most people imagine sound healing, they might picture serene spas or the soft hum of crystal bowls—not heavy metal guitars and psychedelic journeys deep in the jungles of Peru. But for Garth Robertson, sound practitioner and musician, the road to helping others through vibration and music started with an electric guitar, a childhood shaped by relocation, and an openness to experience and transformation.​Garth's story begins in central Florida, where supportive parents and the influence of his grandfather’s country bands planted the seeds for a lifelong musical obsession. Moving to Roxboro, NC brought culture shock and loneliness, which he filled with countless hours of guitar practice—music quickly became both a creative outlet and a best friend. Through adolescence, rock concerts, and playing in heavy metal bands, Garth learned firsthand how music could move energy, shape emotion, and bond people together.​The biggest turning point came not from notes strummed on a fretboard but from an ayahuasca ceremony in Peru, where indigenous and mestizo traditions exposed him to the deep spiritual potential of sound, plants, and intentional healing. Plant medicine transformed Garth’s perspective on art, healing, and community, helping him release self-judgment and discover unconditional self-compassion. Through these profound experiences, he realized that healing was less about substances or even the instruments, and more about the safe, vulnerable space created for personal growth.​Today, Garth leads sound ceremonies across the Triangle, blending ancient and modern instruments—didgeridoos, flutes, bowls, handpans—with the intuition and empathy honed on his journey. He prefers the term “sound practitioner” over “sound healer,” emphasizing that all healing is self-healing, activated by relaxation, vulnerability, and positive intention rather than a single frequency or practitioner. The “science of sound” remains ripe for study, but countless stories from his sessions—release from grief, relief from pain, and moments of personal breakthrough—speak to the power of creating a safe sonic space.​Garth’s advice for aspiring sound practitioners: start out of love and curiosity, not money. Mastery grows from daily practice and patience—not instant results. He encourages beginners to spend just 15 minutes a day exploring instruments, and reminds everyone that growth happens when we offer ourselves the same compassion we wish for others. Even his wife, who once claimed not to sing or play, now writes powerful lyrics for their collaborative music prompted by shared moments of inspiration.​Based in Pittsboro, but active across Apex, Raleigh, Durham, and Wake County, Garth welcomes clients for both group and private sessions. His ceremonies blend meditative practice, intuitive musicianship, and a commitment to helping others experience transformation—whether through a didgeridoo’s ancient vibration or the gentle resonance of singing bowls. Interested newcomers will find him active on Facebook (“Garth Robertson”) and Instagram (“garth.sound”), and can join his newsletter for monthly updates. This is sound healing as personal empowerment and communal experience—where every session is an invitation to greater presence, authenticity, and self-compassion.​A Life Shaped by Music and ChangeThe Peru Connection: Transformation Through Plant MedicineSound Ceremonies: Science, Spirit, and EmpowermentPractical Lessons and Musical MentoringWhere to Find Garth and What to ExpectFOLLOW GARTH HEREhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1BprjbCnci/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://www.instagram.com/garth.sound?igsh=MW96NTk0emJ3ajRrOQ==https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hZ88B92cwLaLqvhQK8OBm?si=HionYFKlQ8-Up6-fzYjBZgfollow the almost above average on socials!Chris Mcintyre (@LlcMcmedia) / XInstagram(3) Facebookhttps://www.tiktok.com/@christophermcinty50?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc