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In an era of increasing activity in the biotech sector, Brian Harris is bringing a level of simplicity to the medical field. His company, MedRhythms, uses melodies and rhythms to help treat and combat the effects of certain brain injuries, strokes, and Parkinson’s disease. Read more here…

A city-based University and an Austrian institution have decided to work together to explore the potential of music therapy. Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IMC University of Applied Sciences, Krems an der Donau, Austria, for engaging in collaborative research projects in the field of music therapy. Read more here…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM)– As part of National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, Hospice is highlighting one of the ways they help people. Music Therapy helps patients heal, reflect, and express their emotions. Read more here…

A pilot project in our region is using music therapy as a way to help those living with mental illness. Paige Morrissey is a talented musician. She puts her skills to good use as a music therapist, with the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. The foundation has launched a pilot music therapy program, which began in September. Read more here…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — From Autism to Alzheimer’s, music is healing what medicine can’t. In some cases, patients and students both are hearing the benefits of music therapy. “Here’s a little song that I wrote, you might want to sing it note for note,” sang a music Therapist. Read more here…

Communications major at The College of Saint Rose and currently interning for Wildwood Program’s Communication department. This blog series will be a collection of her experiences at Wildwood. Four boys came sprinting into the room, they slowed down once they saw me, but they continued grinning as they found their seats. After their routine exercises, including deep breathing, they were ready to take attendance. The faces and names of the students appear on the Smart board and each child had to match the ones that belong to them. Then came the fun part, each stud5ent had a chance to stand on a small wooden block while the rest of the class sung the “Hello Song,” during which some jumped up and down on the block, others held hands with Beth, the music therapist, and one kid even managed to high five her while he was jumping. Read more here…

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. (AFNS) — Former Maj. Frank Vassar pulled out his cellphone and played a song that he wrote and recorded as other wounded Airmen listened closely. “… Bombs going off inside my head. Sometimes wishing I was dead. Demons deep inside me. I pray so hard I can’t fall asleep. …” Read more here…

MISSOULA – We all know how a song can take us back to a good memory or a particular time in our lives. We have a strong connection to music and it’s that connection that can remind us of who we are and who we were – even if we’ve forgotten. Read more here…

A local state representative recently was presented with an Advocate of Music Therapy Award at the 2015 American Music Therapy Association’s annual conference. Rep. Kathy Swan, R-Cape Girardeau, was one of eight recipients from across the country recognized for their contributions to music therapy.  Read more here…

SANFORD, Fla. – Leah Flynn hopes to bring people together and inspire change with her music. The 7-year-old violinist began playing almost three years ago and has attracted nationwide attention with her abilities. Read more here…