About this Event
3:45 Doors 4:00 Sound Bath
Shelby Bottoms Sound Bath with John Paul & Braxton Nicholas
Saturday, June 13 • 4:00 PM
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center • East Nashville
Tickets: $35
Step away from the noise of daily life and immerse yourself in an afternoon of deep relaxation, reflection, and sound.
Join professional sound healer John Paul and acclaimed Nashville musician Braxton Nicholas for a restorative sound bath experience inside the beautiful Shelby Bottoms Nature Center. Surrounded by the peaceful energy of one of Nashville's most beloved natural spaces, you'll be invited to settle into stillness while waves of sound wash over you.
John Paul has been facilitating sound baths at Shelby Bottoms for over two years and is a certified sound healer through the Sound Healers Academy, where he studied under Kayce Laine. Drawing on over two decades as a professional musician and music director, he brings a rare level of artistry and sensitivity to his sound healing work.
What makes this experience especially unique is John's use of the upright bass as a sound healing instrument. Through rich resonant tones, bows, harmonics, and ambient textures, he creates immersive soundscapes that are both grounding and deeply evocative.
Joining him is Braxton Nicholas, an exceptional flutist, saxophonist, and sound healing musician whose expressive playing adds a beautiful layer of melody and atmosphere to the journey. Braxton has performed extensively throughout Nashville and beyond, including appearances with touring artists, the B.B. King All-Star Band, Carnival Cruise Lines, and the Rochester International Jazz Festival. His roots in jazz, soul, blues, and fusion bring warmth, creativity, and depth to every performance.
Together, John and Braxton will guide participants through a sonic experience designed to encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and connection.
Whether you're seeking stress relief, emotional renewal, creative inspiration, or simply a peaceful afternoon immersed in sound, this experience offers a welcoming space to unwind and restore.
Important Details
- Sound bath begins promptly at 4:00 PM
- Please arrive by 3:45 PM to get settled
- Doors will close shortly before the event begins to preserve a quiet environment
Please Bring
- Yoga mat
- Blanket (optional)
- Eye mask (optional)
- Water bottle (optional)
- Comfortable clothing
About Sound Baths
A sound bath is a meditative experience in which participants rest comfortably while being immersed in soothing sounds and vibrations. No experience is necessary. Simply lie down, relax, and allow the sounds to guide you into a state of deep rest.
Space is limited and advance registration is recommended.
What to Bring:
- Yoga mat or blanket
- Pillow or eye covering (optional)
- Water bottle
- Comfortable clothing
When should I arrive? The sound bath begins at 4pm, but please consider arriving 10-20 minutes early will give you time to get settled and prepared.
Accessibility Notice: The Nature Center is Wheelchair Accessible. We currently offer the option to sit in chairs or lie on floor mats. We hope to introduce more accessible options like zero-gravity chairs in the future.
Train Sounds & Noise: We’ve found that the occasional train and natural sounds from the surroundings add to the unique experience. The open windows also invite in the sounds of children playing, conversations, and birds singing.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway, 1900 Davidson Street, Nashville, United States
USD 39.19
