NMC's Music Therapy Initiative aims to increase accessibility to music therapy, create job opportunities for music therapists, forge strong partnerships with healthcare providers and communities, and elevate awareness of the therapeutic potential of music.
Music for Health and Wellness
Music therapy is the study and practice of how music affects people, but music can also be used in many ways to improve our health and wellness. Music Therapists use music as their primary intervention when working with all population groups. Tempo, timbre, melody, harmony, pitch and genre of music are always considered – with the primary aim of supporting the needs of the clients by opening doors to communication, enticing participation, and creating opportunity for inclusive social interactions. Research has shown that music can be an engaging and attractive stimulus for all persons regardless of age or ability.
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NMC MUSIC AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AT STUDIO BELL
As part of our ongoing commitment to initiatives that promote the healing power of music, NMC offers on-site programs and exhibitions that explore music’s extraordinary capacity to affect human health and well-being.
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THE NASKWAHAMÂTOWIN PROJECT
NMC has partnered with the ‘Naskwahamâtowin - Let’s all share in the music’ project, a collaboration between Kehewin Native Dance Theatre and non-profit Make Music Matter, to offer innovative mental health support for Indigenous youth in central Alberta.
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EXPLORE THE POWER OF MUSIC ON NMC AMPLIFY
Read, watch, listen, and engage with topics related to the power of music for health and wellness online for free on NMC Amplify, NMC's virtual hub for the sounds and stories of music in Canada.