122: Kirsten Agresta Copely on Emotional Depth, Intuition and Creative Processes in Music

In this deeply moving episode of the Soulfull Sound Podcast, we are joined by Kirsten Agresta Copely, a two-time GRAMMY®-nominated harpist and composer. Her extraordinary career spans Carnegie Hall recitals, performances for President Barack Obama, and sharing the stage with legends such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Enya, and The Who. She has also appeared on albums with Sting, Kacey Musgraves, and Erykah Badu. With more than 14 million streams worldwide, Kirsten’s evocative work bridges art, wellness, and modern spirituality, making her music both healing and transformative. In this episode, we dive deep into: - Healing music and sound therapy for emotional well-being - Turning grief and loss into transformative musical experiences - Embracing imperfection and personal growth through her album Kuruvinda - Creative insights on mindful music, spiritual harp, and self-expression - Saying YES to new opportunities and trusting your intuition and inner voice Join us for a soulful journey that blends music, mindfulness, self-love, and spiritual growth. Perfect for anyone seeking relaxation, inspiration, or healing through music. Timestamps:00:00 – Bold moves, fear, & playing with Kanye West at Live Aid 03:45 – Childhood story & the harp as a lifelong companion 05:10 – The harp’s healing power & sound as calm 07:15 – From darkness to light09:05 – Aquamarine: grief, loss of her mother & ocean symbolism 09:45 – Kuruvinda: imperfect gems, flaws & self-acceptance 13:55 – Favourite track & emotional Turkish clarinet moment 22:20 – Creative wisdom: less notes, more space 25:55 – Saying YES outside the comfort zone 28:25 – Trusting intuition & the inner voice 55:58 – Teaching, mentorship & real-world musician life Connect with Kirsten Agresta Copely: Website: https://www.kirstencopelymusic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kcopelymusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/KirstenCopelyMusic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kcopelymusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kAFI0XdjkAPSiTNEb4SZr?si=nhGL706YT32FRCnFkQah5QYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kirstenagrestacopely ✅ About Simone Niles:✔ Transformational Coach ✔ Sound Healer & Vocalist Helping you learn how to **use your voice for healing, transformation, and impact**. 🌐 Connect with Simone Niles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simonenilesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simone_niles/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneniles/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonenilesofficial Subscribe for more conscious, inspiring content to support your healing and transformation. The views and opinions expressed by guests of The Soulfull Sound Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of the host. Any content provided by our guests are of their opinion and are not intended to defame any belief, religion, ethnic group, organisation, company, individual or anyone/anything.