“Lauren gave a fantastic performance within our community. In fact, we have made it a possibility of her performing ever so often we have an available date and time. The music was beautiful, uplifting, and had everyone smiling, clapping, and singing along. She connected so well with our residents and brought such a warm, joyful energy to the room. We always welcome her back.”
Rosa Avalos, Avella Senior Living, Memory Care Unit
Lauren Hunter, CMP is a compassionate, creative, and mission-driven Certified Music Practitioner (CMP) dedicated to enhancing the well-being of patients, seniors, and families through therapeutic music, compassionate presence, and personalized care. She provides live therapeutic music in healthcare settings and performs engaging music programs for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities, creating meaningful experiences that bring comfort, connection, hope, and peace.
Lauren believes music is a powerful gift that can calm the mind, ease anxiety, encourage connection, and provide solace during life’s most vulnerable moments. Her work is rooted in a calling to serve others with empathy, dignity, and excellence through the healing presence of live music.
In addition to her music ministry, Lauren is an accomplished funeral celebrant, author, professional writer, and certified coach. She writes and officiates personalized memorial services, coaches writers and creative professionals, and has authored two books. Her diverse background in therapeutic music, writing, coaching, and end-of-life care enables her to connect deeply with individuals and families, offering compassionate support through every season of life’s journey.
Lauren is available for the following events:
- Live Therapeutic 1:1 Music at the Bedside in Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Care Home, or Private Residence
- Memory Care Group Music
- Retirement Home, Independent Living, and Assisted Living – Performance Music Including Fourth of July, Love Songs and Standards, Hymn Sings, and Special Events
- Funeral Celebrant – officiating services and providing music
- Saturday/Sunday Worship Team Member – Piano and Voice/Voice Only/Solos/Special Music
- Saturday/Sunday Worship Directing – Fill-in/Itinerant/Short-term
- Wineries, breweries, restaurant special music
- Special Music Events – Christmas/Easter/Fourth of July/Other
- Prayer and Worship Nights – Small Group/All-Church/Special Events
- Women’s Events – Retreats/Bible studies/MOPS
- Funeral and Memorial Services – Prelude/Congregational Leading/Postlude/Solos
- Children and Youth – VBS/Children’s Church/Sunday School/Special Events
- Special Concerts – Home/Church/Special Locations – Original Songs, Cover Songs, Instrumental
[Fee and honorarium information is available upon request.]
“Lauren did a fabulous job with the special music for a memorial at our church. She was professional, on time, and easy to work with, both for our church coordinator and the grieving family. I appreciate her positive attitude, and willingness to be flexible. She even made some adjustments at the last minute at the family’s request. We look forward to having her back again.”
Jathan Good, Worship Director at Sunrise Community Church in Fair oaks, California
Audio Tracks:
These Feet to Run (Original Song – Demo Recording)
God of Light (Original Song, Lyrics from Collect)
St. Patrick’s Prayer (Words by Dwight Bael, arrangement by Lauren Hunter)
Talented pianist and vocalist, Lauren Hunter, stepped in to play and sing with my team when I was in a bind for a prayer and worship night at my church. She has a sweet voice and an even sweeter spirit. It was a two-hour set and she learned all of the songs ahead of time with excellence and dove in like a champ! If you’re looking for a leader who loves the Lord with a kind and gentle heart and who is genuine in her worship, call Lauren!”
Jillian VanTassell, Former Worship Director at Harvest Community Church, Roseville, California
Videos:
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/laurenhhunter
Endorsements:
I had the privilege of working with Lauren for nearly six years at Valley Springs Church while I was the director of worship and arts. Lauren is a talented vocalist and pianist with a heart for leading worship and serving the Body of Christ. Lauren is also a talented songwriter and is being used by God to share her gifts at conferences and with other churches. Lauren inspires me and others with her creativity, her love of words (poetry, prose, and lyrics), and her passion for music, all for the glory of God and his kingdom.”
Paxson Jeancake, Director of Worship at Covenant Church in Palm Bay, FL
Lauren’s musical talent and desire to encourage heartfelt worship has been a gift to our women’s Bible study for many years. I appreciate how Lauren introduces each song with a personal story or a reflection related to our study, preparing our hearts to understand the meaning of the song and to connect with our Lord in worship. Lauren’s music invites us into the rest our Lord longs to give to us.”
Carole Pleis, Women’s Bible Study Leader for 30+ years
“It was such a treat to have Lauren come in and mesh so easily with our worship team both instrumentally and vocally. Lauren played the lead lines I asked while also tastefully filling gaps and adding to a very full, cohesive sound. Lauren very quickly picked up on the different sounds that the computer had to offer and implemented them with ease. I look forward to leading with Lauren again soon!”
Shane Brandsen, Worship Pastor at Locality Church in Roseville, California