Chris Dingman

Chris Dingman

Chris Dingman

I am here to reimagine...

how music can be used to help soothe the pain of dying and heal traumas.

My Story

I am a vibraphonist and composer. In my work as a soloist, I am excited by the idea of sound journeying - bring the listener somewhere new, transcendent, healing. I am inspired by a wide variety of music, and my work synthesizes these influences into an approach to playing that feels expansive. using the instrument to create layers of simultaneous sound – soaring melodies, swirling textures, and u...
I am a vibraphonist and composer. In my work as a soloist, I am excited by the idea of sound journeying - bring the listener somewhere new, transcendent, healing. I am inspired by a wide variety of music, and my work synthesizes these influences into an approach to playing that feels expansive. using the instrument to create layers of simultaneous sound – soaring melodies, swirling textures, and undulating pedal tones. Most recently, I have had the experience of creating music for my father during the final weeks of his life. This music became the extended album "Peace," consisting of 5 hours of healing music made for end-of-life experiences.
I am a vibraphonist and composer. In my work as a soloist, I am excited by the idea of sound journeying - bring the listener somewhere new, transcendent, healing. I am inspired by a wide variety of music, and my work synthesizes these influences into an approach to playing that feels expansive. using the instrument to create layers of simultaneous sound – soaring melodies, swirling textures, and undulating pedal tones. Most recently, I have had the experience of creating music for my father during the final weeks of his life. This music became the extended album "Peace," consisting of 5 hours of healing music made for end-of-life experiences.