We’re looking forward to introducing you to Chase Lee. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Chase, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
It really depends on the day; but I usually spend the first hour focusing on buisiness related tasks like creating socialmedia posts, looking for vendor events, etc.) The rest of that time is me getting ready for the school day. Making sure that I have everything I need (and the random stuff just in case) before I hit the door. Then it’s off to the school for various duties (things tend to randomly pop up when working with elementary kids lol) and teaching my KK-2 music classes.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure! I’m Chase; I am a sound healing practitioner, flutist, and music teacher. Through my business, SOUNDSAGE, I am able to help others on their wellness journeys using the healing power of sound. In addition to sound healing sessions I offer various wel ness products like copper jewelry, bracelets, and room sprays that I make myself. What I really love about my business is that I am able to combine my experience in music performance and education with my love for helping others deal with the stress in their lives.
Currently, I am continuing to share information about sound healing and its benefits while vending at various events throughout the city. Not only have I made progress with booking sessions and selling merchandise, I’ve also met some very interesting people along the way!
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe that there are 2 things that break bonds more than anything: betraying someone’s trust and a breakdown in communication.
Whether it’s business or personal, trust is something that is very fragile. Many people find it difficult to trust others due to past experiences. This can affect anything that you try to achieve. I believe that trust can be restored, but it takes actions rather than words to make it so.
I had a professor who always told me that “people hear you in their language.” It always stuck with me, but the older I get the more it continues to make sense. I have seen firsthand how people miss out on opportunities, partnerships, and even lose friendships just because someone misunderstood what one was trying to tell the other. This is why I always find more than one way to say what I am thinking so that my intentions are clear to others. Teaching made that eaiser, too!
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
My experiences in starting a business has been full of moments where I almost let this thing go. I would say that finding and maintaining a space was one of the most taxing things I’ve dealt with.
Originally, I wanted to offer sound baths in-home & at special events. After having a chance to speak with people while vending at events, I came to a conclusion: It is hard for many people to find peace at home because that’s where most of their stress comes from. That pushed me to look for a space until I found one.
Painting, decorating, and budgeting was the easy part; but trying to get people to book there was the real challenge. Consistent social media activity was something that I struggled with (I barely use it for personal stuff), but I’ve made much more progress than I thought I would. Not to mention that the building that I was renting a space in didn’t have much signage posted on the front’ so you wouldn’t really know what was in there unless you found me and booked a session.
I held on to that space for about 2-3 months before I decided to let it go. It was essentially costing more than I was bringing in (which happens in business and that’s ok). I enjoyed the time that I had there and it did affect me a bit, but I didn’t let my dream go. Right now, I’m enjoying the spaces that I’ve been invited to!
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I believe my friends would say that what matters to me most is producing quality work & treating people right. Since middle school, I was always taught to take pride in what I put out into the world and to treat people right regardless of their skill level or life experiences compared to yours. It’s those little things that attract people to you and your work. That’s the work ethic that comes from marching band (so if they’re in band now STICK WITH IT)!
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
If anything, I want it to be the truth. I would love for the students that I’ve taught to remember their time in the music room and the moral example that I try to be every single day. I hope my friends share stories of my commitment to the craft as a musician and how I was willing to help them and many others when they really needed me. Most people would say that I am a reliable person who is always honest with them (even when I share the uncomfortable truths lol). That’s the legacy I would love to leave behind.
Contact Info:
- Website: soundsage.my.canva.site
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/soundsage901?igshid=YzAwZjE1ZTI0Zg==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FLUTEPRINT?mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Other: https://linktr.ee/chaselee23
