About me
Born into a legacy of resilience—with genocide in her DNA as the descendant of Armenian genocide survivors and having grown up amid violent conflict— Christiane Karam has transformed personal trauma into a powerful healing methodology. As a Professor of Voice, Ensemble, and Songwriting at Berklee College of Music, she bridges her commitment to cultural understanding and non-violent conflict resolution with innovative holistic practices that address the interconnected nature of trauma, voice, and healing.Her transformative work began gaining recognition when Berklee honored her in 2001 for "outstanding contribution to international goodwill and understanding" following a multi-national peace concert she produced after 9/11. This commitment to healing through music led her to establish the Berklee Annual Middle Eastern Festival (now in its 18th year) and the Pletenitsa Balkan Choir, creating platforms for cultural exchange that demonstrate music's power to transcend division.As a published author, renowned musical artist and dedicated holistic practitioner, she has developed The Voices Method, which integrates Eastern musical traditions, chakra alignment through specific sound frequencies, breathwork, embodiment practices, and trauma release techniques. Her methodology recognizes that vocal, mental, physical, and spiritual health are inseparable, guiding participants through profound journeys of self-discovery using improvisational techniques, meditative collective singing, and microtonal practices. Through her workshop "Voices: Your Path To Embodiment," she travels globally, helping individuals access body wisdom, release stored trauma, and move toward integration and wholeness. Her work demonstrates how the human voice can become a vehicle not only for individual and transgenerational healing, but also for cultural bridge-building and positive social change.
