
ABOUT KALA

​Karla is the woman behind "Sound of Kala". Throughout her artistic and healing career, Kala found inspiration in a Bhutanese monk who advised her to embrace a four-letter name. Taking this wisdom to heart, she adopted "Kala" as her artist name, creating a boundary between her personal and public self, while also infusing her work with a softer synonym that resonates with her vision.
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Karla is a dedicated music therapist and sound healing specialist with over two decades of experience in music, embarking on her professional journey as a singer at the age of six.
Rooted in her experience of sound as a profound and universal tool for transformation, Karla weaves her expertise in music therapy with a passion for connection and authenticity.
Her work transcends the traditional boundaries of therapy and music. Through immersive experiences, she combines the science of sound with its ungraspable magic, guiding individuals and groups toward deeper self-awareness, balance, and wellbeing.
Karla facilitates sessions across the globe, from mystic forests in Portugal to the dynamic energy of New York City and Amsterdam, offering her expertise to private clients, wellness communities, and corporate teams seeking to create more connected, regulated spaces.
As a mentor & teacher, Karla has developed and founded the Sound Healing Practitioner Training, empowering aspiring practitioners with a comprehensive foundation in sound science, music theory, and the art of sound healing and space holding. Through hands-on techniques, including mastery of the crystal alchemy bowls, she equips her students to harness sound as a transformative force.
Karla’s mission is simple yet profound: to foster authenticity and guide people back to their true selves, using the timeless language of sound as a bridge between the mind, body, and spirit.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Sep 2021 - now
Founding Sound of Kala
Jan 2021 - May 2023
Muziekschool Amsterdam
May 2021 / Nov 2021 & 2022
Conservatory Arnhem (ArtEZ)
Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
Gemiva-SVG
Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
Joriskring, Stichting Lievegoed
Sep 2017 - July 2021
University of Applied Sciences Leiden, The Netherlands
Combining my experience as a therapist with my knowledge of music and my feeling for songwriting to create magical sessions curated to your needs. Hosting events for private and corporate clients as well as educting the next generation of sound practitioners in the training in person and online
While finishing my study I got the opportunity to start working as a music teacher with the special needs group of the Music School Amsterdam. This meant I could directly implement my theoretical knowledge of music therapy and gain the practical experience of what it means to teach kids on the spectrum.
In May and November I had the pleasure of being a guest teacher at the Conservatory of Arnhem (ArtEZ). I held a presentation about "Specific Didactics", educating the students about music therapy and the various uses, techniques and benefits of it for people on the spectrum, ADHD* and for people with a handicap.
My four month internship at "Gemiva-SVG" gave me experience with people that suffered from acquired brain injury, aphasia* and dementia. I held weekly sessions with individual patients as well as two therapy groups. In this time I did research and wrote my thesis about the effects of music therapy in supporting the grieving process of people who suffer from brain injury.
During the nine month of my internship I learned a lot about myself and the importance of healthy boundaries as a therapist. I gained experience in working with children & youth with mild to severe handicap, often cross diagnosed with various syndromes, ASD* and/or ADHD*. It taught me patience, how to nonverbally communicate through music and to celebrate the smallest moments of succes with a client.
After four years of diving deep into the theory of music, therapy and gaining practical experiences as a music therapist I gratuated with a Bachelor of Art Therapies. My study was based on antroposophical principles and a holistic view of the human mind, body and psyche.
1* Autisme Spectrum Disorder
2* Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
3* Aphasia is the loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage