About Sol Vibrations
Our sound is light, our light is sound.
Our mission
Sol Vibrations exists to put the power of music within reach of every child in Tulsa — regardless of their family’s income — and to carry that same music to the people our community too often forgets: elders in nursing homes and veterans in hospitals.
We offer free guitar and ukulele lessons to children in underserved communities. Instruments are provided at no cost. And as our students grow, they join us in bringing live, healing music to audiences who need it most — learning that their new gift is something worth sharing.
Our story
Sol Vibrations was founded by John and Jessica Ford — a professional musician and a career educator who share one conviction: music is medicine. They launched the organization with a simple but powerful ceremony on the Summer Solstice of 2025, dedicating their work to love, light, and transformation.
John’s own journey — from overcoming personal struggles with addiction to rediscovering music as medicine — fuels the heart of Sol Vibrations. Jessica’s fifteen-plus years of guiding students with patience, insight, and care shape how we teach. Together they built a place where every lesson, every song, and every visit carries the same intention: healing through sound.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Sol Vibrations is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tulsa, OK. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: XX-XXXXXXX.
Our team
John Ford
Co-Founder · Musician & Professor
John is a professional musician, professor, and vibrational alchemist who believes in the transformative power of music. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Performance (Oboe) from Oral Roberts University in 2000 and has taught oboe and guitar at Tulsa Community College and ORU, alongside directing music in academic and church settings. A professional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, he has performed extensively in symphonies, concert halls, theaters, and community spaces. His journey — from overcoming personal struggles with addiction to rediscovering music as medicine — fuels the heart of Sol Vibrations.
Jessica Ford
Co-Founder · Educator & Musician
For more than 15 years, Jessica has poured love into the classroom as a public school teacher. A graduate of Northeastern State University, she holds a BS in Education with certifications in Elementary Education and English as a Second Language, and she mentors and tutors through after-school clubs at Bell Elementary, creating safe spaces for students to grow and shine. She also carries rhythm through her bass and nurtures the people around her with intention and care — an educator, a musician, and a heart-led nurturer committed to inspiring and empowering others.