Dawning Phoenix

06/24/2026

Wishing a celebratory Independence Day on the 4th of July in the U.S. May your day and weekend be full of expressive joy and a celebration of your liberty. May we all reflect on what that means to each of us!

04/16/2026

Many of our page followers may know that director Dawn M. Echols, M.S., L.P.C has served on the board of her favorite music charity since 2020. She enthusiastically says events are a highlight and serving the organization for the benefit of kids and music is extremely gratifying. Consider purchasing a chance to win a trip to Italy in this year's raffle ($100) and help her meet her ticket sales goal! Scroll to the bottom of this page: https://ampedkids.org/

12/02/2025

Owner Dawn M. Echols, M.S., L.P.C is a volunteer board member of Amped Kids Foundation. She says “I always get back more than I give”. Consider sharing through giving today as a donor to Amped Kids. Your gift will go far in the life of a child!

11/24/2025

Owner & Executive Director Dawn M. Echols, M.S., L.P.C has proudly served as board member for Amped Kids Foundation since 2020. This week, we want to shout-out big thanks to every person who donated this past year, thus making music possible for our kids. Every organization, corporate sponsor, and donor counts ! Thank you for helping us make a difference in the life of a child 🎻🪇🪉🥁🎷🎼🎹🎧🎤

11/03/2025

This blog by pianist/composer Philip Wesley is great for understanding the connection between music (including singing) and mental health:

How music interacts with the nervous system and emotions, especially for people who grew up needing to self-soothe alone. It’s one of the clearest examples of how art literally rewires the brain for safety. Let’s walk through how this works, both emotionally and neurologically. 1. Music and the ...