Who can benefit from a therapeutic music session?

Everyone in earshot! The focus is specifically for patients, especially people suffering from anxiety, sleep loss, depression, or the effects of long-term illness as well as for those in the ICU or hospice. Happily, there are residual benefits for anybody nearby, including caretakers and family members. 

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What are the effects of the music?

With the expert guidance of a Certified Music Practitioner (CMP), music may decrease pain, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, stabilize heart rate, and more.

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How long does a therapeutic session last?

The length varies based on the needs of the patient. Sometimes a session only lasts five minutes and other times as long as sixty. The average length is between 20-30 minutes.

How is the repertoire chosen?

There is no set repertoire. Instead, music is selected in the moment to adapt to the condition and needs of the patient.  Music is sometimes chosen to provide calm and encourage sleep. Other times the repertoire is more robust and engaging in order to provide focus or lift a patient's mood and energy. 

A session may include classical, folk, popular standards, improv, and more.

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What does the patient/client need to do?

No speaking or interaction is needed on the part of the patient/client unless she/he chooses.

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Are sessions in-person or virtual?

Sessions can be in-person or virtual. In either case, it's essential that the practitioner be able to see the patient in order to observe and adapt the music to the patient's condition, mood, and state.