The Heartbreak of Dementia

Dementia impacts thousands of people in Citrus County and beyond. Music helps optimize their lives, and restores memories. Music helps reduce the agitation of Sundowner's…


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Turn Depression Into Smiles With a Dose of Music

Music alleviates depression by causing the body to release endorphins. Music can take a weeping patient to smiles in a matter of minutes.


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Preparing to Play the Music

Being centered and calm before approaching a patient prepares the therapeutic musician to play music that is suited to the patient's needs. By being in the moment, a musician will…


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Thank You, Pilot Club of Crystal River

The Pilot Club of Crystal River added our non-profit to their list of organizations receiving donations. The donation will help us train more musicians.


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Thank You for Our Success

With one year behind us, we are grateful for our successes and thankful to all those who helped us thrive. Two musicians are in training, with more to come.


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“Art From the Heart” at the YMCA Helps Dementia Folks

When dementia people and caregivers come to the Memory Cafe at the Lecanto, Florida YMCA, they are in for a treat: an afternoon of arts, crafts, music and dancing.


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How to Evaluate a Patient. It’s All About the Patient

To be effective as a therapeutic musician, be in the moment. Evaluate patient condition so that you can select the correct music to play.


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Anxiety Patients Benefit from Music

Relaxation will move an anxious patient to a more comfortable state. Therapeutic music produces the desired relaxation response almost every time.


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Training to Become a Therapeutic Musician

A chance to help others by training as a Clinical Musician. A nationally recognized training program takes you into this new world.


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Musicians: Take Care of Yourselves

Musicians face potential physical injury from hours of constant practice. Relaxation holds the key to remaining healthy and pain free after hours of practice.


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