Escapes – Music for Relaxing by Jeff Gold GIVEAWAY

California native Jeff Gold composes soulful and spiritual instrumentals which have received the attention of wellness centers, spas and music therapists for their tranquil and healing qualities.  Jeff has released three CD’s, “Simple Treasures” in 2012, “Escapes” in 2009 and “Soul of a Mountain” in 2006; each one a soothing and relaxing collection of melodies featuring beautifully arranged acoustic guitars, piano, strings and flutes.  He composes and arranges his own music, plays the guitars and piano, creating other instrumental sounds with his keyboard and computer.  He also does his own mixing, editing and mastering; skills he perfected as a television editor for shows like MTV’s “Making the Video,” “Baywatch,” “MadTV” and “The Office.”  Jeff’s very special nephew, Russell, became a big fan of these soothing instrumentals because they help to calm him and make him “feel better”.  Russell then passed his uncle’s music on to his other friends on the autistic spectrum who also enjoyed it and found it made them “feel better” too.  Jeff is also a contributing writer and music advisor to EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT resorts, located throughout Europe and Asia, researching and writing articles on the physical, mental and therapeutic effects that are possible with music.  Jeff has also teamed up with hypnotherapist, Janet Montgomery to produce seven guided imagery CD’s for “The Live Well Series.” Topics include sleeping soundly, stress management, and coping with cancer treatment.

I have special needs children and I do everything I can to try and help them relax.  When I put my daughter to bed we have a routine where I lay with her for a while and help her to relax.  However, I often have night time meetings and am not there to put her to bed.  And yes, that does break my heart every single time…I also have a special needs son who is older and a whole lot less tolerant of mommy trying to help him relax.  In both cases they love this CD.  My daughter gets to listen to it in her room at bedtime while I am at work; when I am home, it is my son’s turn.