Blog - JB Music Therapy

3 Lessons on How to Enjoy Music Even More

You don’t have to “do music” the way you think you are supposed to “do music” to have great outcomes (you don’t even have to DO music at all)...

‘Beat’ the Flu this Season

A study published by Barry Bittman, MD found that group drumming session alters neuroendocrine and immunologic measurements in the participants – this means a boost to your immune system. Drumming was chosen for this study because percussion activities can be an...

Choosing a Single Core Value For You and Your Business

Writing my second book has been a long and reflective journey. Here’s one thing I learned about my core value....

5 Steps to Boosting your Productivity at the Office

The benefits of playing music at work are numerous but they are different for everyone. For the employer, it may be boosting efficiency, expediting projects, and working with greater enthusiasm....

TWO Ways Music Therapy Significantly Impacts Mental Health

While every music therapy session will be different and there is no one prescription, music therapists address many mental health goals...

Why Music Therapy in Palliative Care?

Palliative care and music therapy can create an environment that fosters a warm and soulful experience....

Top 3 Reasons Music Needs To Be In Every School

Are budget constraints putting our music programs in jeopardy? I believe music programs in school help our kids and communities be better—at pretty much everything....

Size Matters – 4 Questions to Help Set the Best Group Therapy Size

Group therapy works, but size matters. Here are four ways to determine the optimal size for your therapy groups...

4 Reasons Music Should be Your Drug of Choice in 2018

Feelings are at the root of every drug (or music) choice we make. Music can boost your mood, dull your pain, increase your focus, and build your brain. Want to know more? ...

4 Ways Music Therapy Can Improve Social Bonds

Although music can certainly be enjoyed alone, when used within a music therapy context it can also help improve feelings of social bonding....