JB Music Therapy

02/19/2026

Listening to music after age 70 seems to be associated with a 39% lower risk of developing dementia, according to a study of more than 10,000 older adults. The strongest cognitive benefits were seen in people who regularly listened to or played music, highlighting music as a simple, accessible way to support brain health as we age.

We would love to know your experience, expertise and thoughts around this!

👉 Read More in Science Daily

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music appear to have significantly lower risks of dementia and cognitive decline. The data suggests that musical engagement could be a powerful, enjoyable tool for supporting cognitive resilience in aging.

02/12/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work!

In settings like acute and continuing care, music therapists work in tandem with other healthcare disciplines to provide effective patient care. Music therapy often addresses the same goals that patients tackle in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and spiritual care.

New research continues to demonstrate that when music therapy functions within an integrated care team, patients feel the benefits.

📌Research snapshot:

Rhythm and Music-Based Interventions in Motor Rehabilitation: Current Evidence and Future Perspectives - https://zurl.co/rISJx

The use of music and music-related elements in speech-language therapy interventions for adults with neurogenic communication impairments: A scoping review - https://zurl.co/WkF9H

02/11/2026

CKUA Radio is opening the door a little wider—inviting the community into music, conversation, and appreciation.

In honour of Black History Month, the airwaves are being filled with stories, sounds, and artists who have shaped music in profound ways—past and present— encouraging us to listen more deeply, to celebrate the musicians we know and love, and to discover voices we may not have heard before.

Across the rest of the month, hosts will continue to share music from both iconic and lesser-known Black artists, alongside special Arts & Culture interviews that shine a light on creativity, resilience, and cultural impact.

Enjoy here: https://zurl.co/YiWIZ

Tune in to hear what the CKUA hosts have planned for Black History Month

02/02/2026

What Type of Music Experience Helps You Most?

Research confirms that how we engage with music matters. Active music experiences — like singing, drumming, or guided musical relaxation — may reduce pain and stress more than just passive listening, and shared music can lift mood after tough social moments.

Do you agree? Do you feel better after just listening to music, or when you actively make music? Tell us in the comments!

📌 Research snapshot:

Certain Music Therapy Interventions May be More Beneficial for Pain - https://zurl.co/u3yW3

Communal music experiences can boost feelings of belonging and positive mood - https://zurl.co/I40zy

At JB Music Therapy, we know music isn’t just background sound — it’s engagement, connection, and wellbeing whether on your own or with others.

01/27/2026

Looking for 100 more testers! Thank you to the 200 who have already signed up!

At JB Music Therapy, we’ve spent 35 years witnessing how music supports mood, memory, motivation, and connection — in hospitals, schools, workplaces, and community settings...but today’s context is different.

Mental-health challenges are rising. Burnout is accelerating. Access to credible, affordable support remains limited — particularly for caregivers, students, and frontline professionals. Wellplayed exists to bridge that gap.

It translates evidence-informed music therapy practice into a clinically evaluated, accessible digital platform — one that supports cognition, emotional regulation, and quality of life.

It is Not therapy.
It is Not passive playlists.
But guided exercises and resources aimed to deepen our relationship with music, rooted in music science, to empower mental health and wellbeing.

Register Here (Testing Commences Feb 2): https://zurl.co/80ROq

Thank you for your interest in helping us test the Wellplayed app! This form will take about 5 minutes. It includes screening questions to confirm eligibility, a short privacy and confidentiality statement, and a consent statement for participation. The goal of this project is to improve the design....

01/26/2026

Welcome to JB Music Therapy! 🎶

We’re excited to welcome our newest music therapy intern, Aaron, to the JB Music Therapy team. Over the coming months, he will be completing his clinical internship as part of the final step toward becoming a certified Music Therapist.

Our internship focuses on hands-on clinical experience, mentorship, and developing strong therapeutic skills across diverse client populations.

We’re looking forward to a season of learning, growth, and meaningful music-making.

01/10/2026

New Music Therapy Research!

01/09/2026

As we move into 2026, it’s becoming increasingly clear that staying creatively engaged matters — especially given emerging research linking creative activity with a younger brain age.

https://zurl.co/03fnv

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and gardening, typically have a more youthful brain on average.

01/07/2026

Looking for 250 more testers!

At JB Music Therapy, we’ve spent 35 years witnessing how music supports mood, memory, motivation, and connection — in hospitals, schools, workplaces, and community settings...but today’s context is different.

Mental-health challenges are rising. Burnout is accelerating. Access to credible, affordable support remains limited — particularly for caregivers, students, and frontline professionals. Wellplayed exists to bridge that gap.

It translates evidence-informed music therapy practice into a clinically evaluated, accessible digital wellness platform — one that supports everyday cognition, emotional regulation, and quality of life.

Not therapy.
Not passive playlists.
But guided exercises, deepening our relationship with music, rooted in music science, to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Register Here (Testing Commences Feb 2): https://zurl.co/80ROq

12/17/2025

Yesterday truly meant so much — thank you, Katherine Emberly, and the TELUS Business team, for taking the time to hear our story, mission and challenges. Feeling heard and valued, especially at the end of a long and demanding year in healthcare, felt incredibly meaningful. It gave us a real boost of energy and excitement for what’s ahead.

Standing beside me is Shannon Robinson, who has been part of JB Music Therapy for 26 years — and alongside us is a remarkable team of certified music therapists who bring skill, care, and heart to their work every single day.

We’re so honoured to be part of . Thank you for the encouragement, the generosity, and the belief in small businesses doing meaningful work.

11/13/2025

We're thrilled to share the news that our friend and colleague Dr. David Greenberg has been named the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) Center, beginning March 2026.

David is a rare bridge between music, neuroscience, psychology, and AI — with research published in Nature, PNAS, and American Psychologist, and a career that spans academia, clinical trials, and industry (including work at Spotify that reached over 130 million people).

At JB Music Therapy, we are incredibly fortunate to have David guiding our scientific vision for our Wellplayed App — shaping our research strategy, publication pathway, and the translation of cutting-edge science into a meaningful, human-centred platform.

This new professorship is a testament not only to his brilliance, but to his deep belief in music’s potential - so proud to know you, David

Full Announcement:

The University of Rochester is pleased to announce Dr. David M. Greenberg as the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine, set to begin in March 2026.

10/24/2025

We’re proud to have partnered with Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured since 1994. Music therapy supports communication, confidence, and connection — three vital parts of recovery and hope. Here’s Emma Rose, NMT, MTA, working with the ARBI team this month.