The creator behind Aligned Muse
Meet Cate Calvert
Music found Cate early on. She began with learning the violin, studying classical and Celtic music in depth before discovering a deep love for jazz, which became the focus of her formal studies. Over the years, she has performed, taught, and composed across a wide range of musical styles, evolving into an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and independent recording artist. Her relationship with sound has always been curious, expansive, and deeply personal.
Cate’s path eventually led her into a deeper exploration of sound itself. After personally experiencing how sound helped with migraines and anxiety, she began deep dive studies into how it supports healing, nervous system regulation, and mental and emotional wellbeing.
Cate was inspired to create Aligned Muse in 2020 during the middle of the pandemic when she felt sound healing benefits were needed in the world more than ever. She has created sound baths and meditation music ever since, and her work can be found across a wide range of platforms.
Outside of music and sound healing, Cate is a self-professed nerd, enjoying things like Dungeons and Dragons, reading, gaming, and more recently, learning to play chess. She’s also a longtime student of yoga, Qigong, and meditation.
You can explore Cate’s other creative avenues below, including her indie music and her violin brand, Cate and the Fiddle.
Cate’s Indie Music
Cate released her debut indie album, Sleeper, in 2018. Everything from the music and lyrics to the recording, performing, and producing was done by Cate. She learned a lot from making the album, and used that knowledge to begin Aligned Muse just a couple of years later. Sleeper features introspective and atmospheric songs that invite reflection and inner musing. You can find the album on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms. Listen to a couple of Cate’s personal favorites from the album below.
Cate’s Compositions
Beyond sound healing and songwriting, Cate composes original instrumental works under the name Aligned Melodies. Shaped by influences ranging from classical piano to the emotional depth of film and video game scores, these releases are available on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. Below is a glimpse into her compositional world.
Cate and the Fiddle
Under the name Cate and the Fiddle, Cate shares her lifelong connection to the violin. From classical and jazz to Celtic traditions and beyond, the channel features covers, fiddle music, and practice companions for anyone drawn to the instrument. Below are two of her shorts from that channel.
There’s More to Sound than Meets the ear
Sound is one of the most direct and natural ways to influence how we feel. It has a unique ability to reach beyond words, speaking to the body through vibration, frequency, and resonance.