MARIA CUCCIA

At the age of 32, Maria's ordinary life took an extraordinary turn on a fateful night in 1992. Awakened suddenly from her sleep at 3:00 am, she experienced an unexplainable sensation as a strange energy seemed to penetrate her body. As if transported by a beam of light, she found herself in what appeared to be a spacecraft surrounded by non-human beings. Instructed to look outside the window, Maria saw a group of children, and one particular boy caught her attention. The beings conveyed that the boy was her son, and his name was Elijah.

Although Maria often spoke about this experience, she faced challenges in conveying the emotions it left her with. As friends and family expressed concern for her well-being, she redirected her focus to prayer and meditation. Through this journey, Maria discovered the healing powers of meditation, which helped her cope with her emotional distress.

Inspired by her self-observation and transcendence, Maria made a significant decision to purchase a synthesizer. With this instrument, she channeled her emotions into sounds that resonated deeply within her. It was through this process that she found beauty in using music as a universal language, leading her to compose transformative pieces for healing and meditation.

 Maria became an advocate for healing music and dedicated her compositions to the memory and inspiration of her son, Elijah. Her evocative music invites listeners on a transformative journey, offering solace, healing, and inner peace.  Her musical journey spans decades, marked by remarkable achievements and a profound impact on listeners worldwide.

Maria's captivating compositions resonated deeply with audiences, and in 1995, her meditation music was honored with the prestigious title of Best New Music in a renowned New Age Trade Magazine. This recognition further catapulted her popularity, leading to collaborations with esteemed record producers and DJs on various projects.

Driven by a vision to support independent musicians globally, Maria took a significant step in 2001 by establishing Elijah Records and Elisha Music Publishing. Through these ventures, she dedicated herself to nurturing and promoting talented artists from around the world. Her contributions expanded even further as she began licensing music for film and television in 2003. Maria secured contracts with esteemed labels such as Arista Records, Sony Records, BMG-Japan, Victor Music Publishing, Beatball Records Korea, Modern Works Music Publishing, and several other prominent music companies across Europe and Asia.

In 2005, Maria's passion for music intertwined with her entrepreneurial spirit as she assumed the role of CEO of Advanced Back Technologies, a medical device company she co-founded with her ex-husband. This venture provided her with incredible opportunities to travel to countries like Korea, Russia, China, Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and many others. During her journeys, Maria occasionally shared her transformative stories of healing music, captivating audiences with her experiences.

In 2020, amidst the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Maria relocated to Naples, Florida, seeking solace and inspiration during quarantine. It was during this time that she discovered the healing power of writing. She became a published author, contributing her personal transformational story to the inspiring anthology, "Turning Point Moments," now available on Amazon.

Looking forward, Maria Cuccia has an exciting project on the horizon. Her upcoming memoir, 'When the Teapot Cries,' is set to be published in 2023. This poignant account promises to delve into her life's journey, revealing the profound moments that shaped her as an artist, healer, and resilient individual.