American composer and board-certified music therapist John Adorney began on cello and guitar as a child before studying classical music at the University of Connecticut. After founding his own music therapy practice in Los Angeles, he began composing New Age instrumental albums in the 1990s; his nine solo releases include Beckoning (1998) and The Other Shore, voted Best New Age CD of 2002 by the Coalition of New Age Retailers.

Mood and energy: Warm, therapeutic, unhurried. Recommended uses: reflection, massage, sound healing.

Sacred Ground Confidence Score: 4 out of 5 stars   Final recommendation: Approved.

Why this artist belongs in Sacred Sounds: A board-certified music therapist whose clinical training and composing practice are directly connected, making his catalog a credible bridge between the artistic and therapeutic sides of Sacred Ground.