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cypress dubin
Musician | Sound Practitioner | Producer | Educator | Sacred Space Designer
Cypress invite us to experience the transformative power of sound, deep listening, presence and connection. A sought after international artist and sound practitioner, Cypress guides signature immersive sonic and meditative experiences. Her transporting ethereal vocals and nuanced music deliver a distinct blend of dynamic musicality, enrapturing melody, and healing resonance—evoking states of deep calm, wonder, and expansiveness. As an educator and ceremonialist, Cypress integrates three decades of music, yoga, intuition medicine, ritual, somatic, and earth-based practices. She produces curated site-specific, HD virtual experiences, and trainings— infusing ancient technologies with modern culture.
An accomplished classically-trained vocalist, Cypress is a graduate of the music program at Barnard College, Columbia University, with additional studies at Mannes College at New School for Music. She is a SAG-AFTRA member with credits in major motion pictures such as Home Alone.
A professional singer and performer in Los Angeles, followed by 20 yrs in New York City working with numerous artists and bands spanning blues, soul, rock, opera, jazz, and singer-songwriters— in the studio and live performance. She also integrates influences from shamanic and world music traditions, along with channeled sounds, into her sonic journeys and immersive sound experiences.
Partners and Clients include: Western Union Digital, NYTimes Style Magazine, LA Times, Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Holistic Health Learning Center at San Francisco State University, Plush NYC, Pure Yoga, YamaTalent, Crushing Music, BhaktiFest, YogiTunes, BB Kings NYC, Capital Records, Rajanaka Mantra with Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with the Santa Cruz Symphony, off-off Broadway adaptation of “Die Fledermaus”, La Boheme selections in the San Dominico’s Crypt Sienna Italy, The C-Note, The Knitting Factory, CBGB’s Lounge, The LivingRoom, Om Rising Festival, Peace Village Festival, Serenity Festival, Reno Jazz Festival, and New York City Sponsored Parks Concerts.
As a Yoga Alliance Certified 500 RYT, Cypress integrates three decades of practice drawing from traditional and therapeutic yoga, meditation, posture, restorative, back care, somatic and earth-based practices. Drawing from deep study with master teachers from a range of traditions and modalities including: Iyengar, Astanga, Vinyasa traditions, Advaita Vedanta, Rajanaka and Classical Tantra, and Intuition Medicine. From 2004 to 2006, she studied and taught exclusively internationally in Europe, India, and Southeast Asia.
Cypress worked closely with Dr Loren Fishman in 2015, providing private sessions for patients at Manhattan Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She assisted at the Yoga for Back Pain Keynote for International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) Symposium for Yoga Therapy & Research (SYTAR). They co-taught back care trainings at Pure Yoga.
She has taught drawing on posture, back care, improved function, injury prevention, and pain management— integrating understandings from alternative and conventional medicine. Fueled by her personal two decade journey to explore traditional and therapeutic approaches to healing acute herniations and chronic lumbar back pain (starting at age 19). Her work also draws on the Feldenkrais Method, physical therapy, yoga therapy, somatic movement, and extensive study with Yoga Union Backcare and Scoliosis Center, and Loren Fishman M.D. (Dr. Fishman Method: Yoga for Back Pain and Osteoporosis.)
In the early 1990’s, Cypress worked and mentored with founding professor Ken Burrows to create The Holistic Health Learning Center (HHLC) at San Francisco State University. It has become a unique interdisciplinary center, library, and community action center integrating a vast body of knowledge spanning personal, social, and environmental aspects of health and wisdom teachings.
Her early professional experiences include 2nd place at the Reno International Jazz Festival in 1993, studies and performance at the prestigious Northwestern University's Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music (National High School Music Institute) and California All State Honor Choirs, performing in ensembles on “Uncle Ruthie Bell”, a pioneering children’s program on Pacifica Public Radio KPFK-FM, and “Space Bridge Choir”, satellite peace-link between American and Russian children’s choirs— broadcast on national news segments.
Nature continues to be one of her greatest teachers. Cypress lives in Bay Area.
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TESTIMONIALS
“Cypress’ music is mesmerizingly enchanting and uniquely depth-filled.”
Lloyd Bard - Producer Deva Premal, Donna Delory, Jai Uttal, Simrit
“The vocals are rapturous, experiencing them is be steeped in beauty, and transported to a place of exquisite serenity.”
“Finally, the hourlong savasana of my dreams.”
Alainna Lexie Beddie - New York Times Style Magazine
“After returning many times for Cypress’s Sound Meditations, I can say that whether they are online or in-person, indoors or outside, she offers a transporting, amazing experience. Her extraordinary musicality and mesmerizing vocals are matched by professional technical support to deliver the highest quality, deeply affecting Sound Meditation.”
“Your mastery of this form, your grace and your wonderful influences make this a totally beautiful experience.”
“Every bit as powerful online as doing it in person! “
”I was so moved tonight that I cried! I couldn't stop watching you do your work. You are such an artist, and so skilled in your craft. Thank you so much for what you gave me, I really needed love and comfort— you provided that and more. Pure love and beauty. I felt peaceful, happy, and tuned into something deeper inside myself. I cannot wait for the replay to listen again!
“Wonders of the human voice and musicianship complemented by wonders of the natural world-- earth, sky, moon and night air create a transporting, enchanting experience. Simultaneously calming and thrilling.”
”Cypress' sessions are magical. She guides you through a journey of mantras, and precise practices with intelligent transitions. She bathes you with her golden voice and singing bowls.
I reawaken lighter, richer, and satisfied.”
“Cypress has a beautiful voice and an incredible spirit. Her song takes you to another world.”
“I loved the experience and the intimate setting! Every time I listen to your magic, I access a deeper part of myself and the peace within. I hope one day to share this experience and the power of sound with our kids in distressed communities so they too can heal, grow and expand!”
“The slow breaks in the breath work was amazing, I used it when I started to feel some anxiety and it really helped.”
“Deep deep rest that I have needed for a long time.”
“The invitation to follow my energetic signature in and through my body began a deep exploration of the interior realms that then lasted throughout the entire experience. I was not only bathed in sound, but in the light of my own soul. Maybe it was also integrating shadow material, but this was not cognitive, it was energetic in a deep and lasting way. I am transformed by the whole thing.”
“The sound and voice of Cypress magic transports you to somewhere else”
“Cypress' yoga sessions bring about a sense of calm to my life at its most stressful junctures. She has the unique ability to challenge, encourage and enlighten simultaneously, a gift that is especially important when working with beginners like myself. Trust me, if Cypress can make a yoga lover out of me, she can do it for you too!”
“Restorative yoga with Cypress is nothing short of a catharsis. Her divinely inspired singing and the warm, soothing candle-lit ambiance etches a milestone along the path toward inner peace.”
“The depth of your connection to your instruments and the level of vibration created was deeply supportive and opening to feelings.”
“Perfectly paced, and well-needed for integrating my body after Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).”
“I have gone to many Yoga classes, but your sound and integration experience was the most well paced and a perfect combination of yin and yang energy (during our KAP integration). It felt SO good!”
“Graceful weaving of an enchanting tapestry of sounds to explore within— your voice is an invitation to soar with Gaia.”
“Cypress has many out-of-the-ordinary talents, but perhaps her greatest, most amazing talent is that she brings ALL of them, all her skills and abilities, and all her extraordinary creativity and presence to everything she does. Her singing and her yoga are present in who she is and what she does, even when she is not singing or doing yoga. This makes her an incredibly talented, as an artist, team member and project manager for any enterprise or activity. I recommend her highly, without reservation. Everything she touches sings and stretches.”
- Ken Cloke, world renowned Mediator, Arbitrator, Dispute Resolution Consultant
”Cypress is a gifted singer, with exceptional improvisatory skills. Both live and in the studio, her unique voice is unmistakably Cypress. The instruction "give me some Cypress" has become a slang term meaning, "I want to hear you sing your heart out!” . She is also an astute niche market project developer, helping interesting young companies get off of the ground. She has done a great job for me in the years we've worked together. She is highly organized, imaginative, independent and follows through.”
- Brad Roberts : Crash Test Dummies
“The sound experience transported me to a realm of gentleness and healing. It was a wonderful combination for the KAP integration, I especially love your singing and the chimes.”
“The [redwood amphitheater] setting was incredible, ambient lighting, music and guided breathing exercises incredible. Helped me destress calmly and enjoy my mind drifting as the light played out in the redwood forest.”
”Thank you, thank you, thank you for the deep relaxation and exquisite holding! “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
“Such a magical experience!! You have such a tremendous gift so grateful you are sharing it with us! Your energy feels very grounded in divine feminine lusciousness.”
“The vibrations from Cypress playing her Tibetan singing bowl accompanied by her angelic voice is pure release! Heart opening!”
“Spiritually uplifting!”
“The environment was peaceful, and beautiful with so many candles and lights. Your voice is amazing.”
“You are a quiet presence who created for me an environment of calm, connection, and peace.”
“I forgot my chaotic life.”
”The sound healing session was nothing short of magical!”
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