The first 15 minutes set the tone for your whole event.
I tune the room with 15–20 minute presence-and-music openers that bring people together, so the experience you’ve prepared can fully land.
"Nathan was a highlight of the event, a much-needed oasis." —Will Ajayi, Global Head of Wellbeing, Netflix
TRUSTED BY EVENT TEAMS AT
Netflix • Wellbeing at Work World Summit • Chicago Bar Association • Radiological Society of North America • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention • The Compassionate Friends National Conference • OSF Health Care
So What Do I Do?
At countless conferences and events, beautifully prepared content is delivered to audiences who aren’t ready to receive it, because they’re not yet truly present and engaged.
My role is to gently warm up and tune the room at the beginning of events — in 15–20 minutes of simple presence exercises and music, the whole group comes together — so they’re able to more deeply engage with each other and all that’s been prepared for them.
Who Is This For?
Gatherings of people.
Especially:
- Conferences on leadership, creativity, and well-being — where presence really matters
- Gatherings for caregivers (medical, educational, nonprofit) — where self-care is critical
Watch a 3min video ↓ on what I do, and how a 15-minute opener sets the tone for your whole event
Event Openers
I combine original music with a few minutes of simple explorations that help people settle in, slow down, breathe, and open to everything the experience has for them — whether your event is an hour, a day, or a week.
- Sets a calm, attentive tone before your content begins
- Works for corporate, medical, legal, and community audiences
- Minimal tech — guitar, voice, and the room
Watch a live opener
Recorded live at the Wellbeing at Work Summit, Aon Center, Chicago · 12 minutes
Keynotes
My daughter Olivia was deemed “incompatible with life”… and she taught me how to live. Full keynotes weave her story and live original music with breath — something the whole room can tangibly experience together.
- Presence, grief, healing, and coming back to now
- Story + music + shared practice in one arc
- Leaves people with peace, calm, and connection
Watch a full keynote
Recorded live at The Compassionate Friends 47th National Conference, Houston · 60 minutes
"Highly engaging. I would recommend Nathan for future events!" —Chris Cummings, CEO, Wellbeing at Work World Summit
"Nathan's gentle presence and mindful instruction created such a grounding experience. His voice and song washed over us like a meditation." —Karen Munoz, Co-Chair, Chicago Bar Association Well-being & Mindfulness Committee
"Nathan's calming presence allowed our audience to open fully and deeply receive." —Shari O'Loughlin, CEO, The Compassionate Friends
"Inspiring and heartfelt. His gentle, engaging speaking style and musical gift captivated our diverse audience. Many commented they left with a sense of peace and calmness." —Sheila A. Reed, MDiv, BCC, OSF Healthcare
Currently booking 2026–2027 · Sessions from 15 to 60 minutes · Based in Chicago, traveling nationwide · booking@nathanpeterson.net