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We seek to bring music and medicine together by 1) making music and rhythm an integral part of treating illness, and 2) improving the health of musicians.

Music as Medicine. Medicine for Musicians.

11/12/2025

The start of a new season reminds us that every change has its own rhythm. This month, we will share insights from our clinician team and the research literature designed to help you . Join us as we explore the different ways music can support health, mood, and well-being!

ID: A graphic with a white background features autumn leaves and musical notes. At the top right is the Johns Hopkins Center for Music & Medicine logo. In the center, large text reads “Fall into RHYTHM.” The word “RHYTHM” is in bold navy blue capital letters, while “Fall into” appears above it in a brown cursive font. Surrounding the text are scattered orange and brown leaves, small gold stars, and floating musical notes. Along the bottom edge are overlapping fall leaves in shades of red, orange, and yellow. The text appears below the main title.

11/05/2025

One month away: Music workshop for cancer patients, survivors and caregivers hosted by Sibley Memorial Hospital on Saturday Dec 6 at 10am!

ID: White and blue graphic with treble clef made of ice and snow. Navy text reading, “Winter Rhythms: A Workshop on Music, Self-Care and Togetherness for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers. Join Amanda Rosado, LPMT, MT-BC, Music Therapist, for a music workshop to explore the lessons of winter through music listening, discussion, and instrument exploration. Learn about ways to utilize music for stress management, mindfulness, and build community for this season. No musical skills or experiences are required to attend. Saturday, December 6, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. In-person at Sibley Memorial Hospital. For more information or to register, contact Margo Calkin at mcalkin2@jhmi.edu.” Sibley logo bottom center.

10/27/2025

Our Center for Music & Medicine team shared original research this fall at 3 major conferences! Team member posters highlighted the growing intersections of music and medicine in neurology, including our BEATs PD community-based participatory project in Parkinson’s disease, NMT and tDCS for Corticobasal syndrome, and sharing new guidelines for delivery of music therapy in neurocritical care.

To learn more or access these posters, please contact:
BEATs PD: rkhamis1@jhmi.edu and kdevlin5@jh.edu
TEMPO: kdevlin5@jh.edu
NMT & tDCS: kkang19@jhmi.edu

ID: A collage of photos showing Johns Hopkins Center for Music & Medicine team members presenting research posters and digital presentations at multiple professional conferences. Logos from Johns Hopkins Center for Music & Medicine, the Neurocritical Care Society, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the American Neurological Association are displayed, along with the text “Fall Conference Round-Up.

10/20/2025

Take the next 50 seconds to just breathe with us. Let the gentle guitar accompaniment played by pediatric music therapist Jamie guide the rhythm of your breath, and notice how your body and mind respond.

10/06/2025

Welcome to Rhea Vikas, who is joining our Center for Music and Medicine team over the next academic year as a Visiting Research Scholar! Rhea is pursuing her PhD at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, and has over five years of experience studying the intersection of music and medicine. With a background in public health, Rhea’s work explores how music can improve health outcomes for diverse communities.

We are so excited for Rhea to support our BEATs PD project and to visit Baltimore in November!

09/29/2025

Meet our Music for ADAM clinicians: Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP, CMDCP & Rachelle Morgan, MA, MT-BC!

Tara is a board-certified music therapist, dementia care specialist, and founder of Harmony in Dementia. She is a co-author of Music, Memory, and Meaning and a national speaker currently pursuing her Master’s in Gerontology at UNC Wilmington.

Rachelle is the founder of Soundscaping Source, where she has been in clinical practice as a music therapist since 2004. She is on the faculty of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and is the author of Listen, Sing, Dance, Play: Bring Musical Moments into the Rhythms of Caregiving.

ID1: Navy & white graphic: “Meet the Music for ADAM Clinicians.” 2 photos of Tara & Rachelle. .

ID2: White graphic w/ CMM logo, music notes, pic of Tara: "Meet the Music for ADAM clinicians." Q&A: “Why MT for AD? I’ve witnessed MT help people with AD & dementia communicate, express emotions & maintain relationships w/ others. It supports dignity & identity, offers comfort during challenging moments & creates opportunities for joy & connection. What does Music for ADAM virtual MT look like? Every session is unique, but we always start w/ personal music preferences—singing, sharing stories, exploring lyrics, or songwriting—creating a safe space for expression and connection. What do you love about Music for ADAM? I love working w/ people early in their dementia journey who are active in their communities and living with purpose. It breaks the stereotype that dementia means withdrawal—people can engage, connect, & be themselves at any stage of their journey.”

ID3: Same graphic w/ pic of Rachelle. "Many people have seen music bring back memories for people living with Alzheimer's disease. MT can hone in on this as well as other potential cognitive & emotional benefits. We share music together that is meaningful to the participant, sometimes singing or moving to music together, or listening to a recording & talking about the lyrics or memories that come up. The specifics of what we do depends on the participant's musical interests and wishes. I love hearing people's stories, especially the stories of music in their lives. "

09/21/2025

🧠 September 21st is World Alzheimer’s Day 🎶

Studies show that music can engage memory, emotional, and communication networks in the brain, offering meaningful support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease. At the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine, we are investigating how music-based interventions can complement medical care and improve quality of life —and we remain deeply committed to the well-being of people living with Alzheimer’s and their families, today and every day. 💜

ID: White graphic with JH Music Medicine logo top right and large text in mixed styles reading “World Alzheimer’s Day” next to a purple brain and blue backing. A navy blob contains graphics of an older adult and medical carer wearing yellow clothes next to a person playing the guitar with music notes between t hem. handle is bottom left.

09/15/2025

Learn more about our ongoing Music for ADAM research project, which is exploring the impact of virtual music therapy in the lives of people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Swipe to learn more ➡️ 🎶🖥️

Contact Dr. Kyu Kang (kkang19@jhmi.edu) for more information or if interested in participating.

ID1: White graphic with JH Music Medicine logo top right, curved text reading “Project Highlight” and a blue blob containing a graphic of a Zoom screen where people are making music and text “Music for Adam”. The title, “Alzheimer’s Disease and Autobiographical Memory” is below the blob, with curved lines in the remaining 3 corners. logo is center under the computer.

ID2: Same background graphic but with 2 blue boxes and free text beside them. The title reads “Music for ADAM: Project Highlight.” Boxes read “Why this matters” and “What we’re studying”. Text reads: “People with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) or mild dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease often face challenges with memory, mood, and quality of life, and current treatments don’t fully meet their needs.” and “Whether virtual music therapy can support memory, thinking, and emotional well-being in this population.” logo is bottom center.

ID3: Same graphic. 2 boxes read “How it works” and “Big Picture.” Text reads, “8 weeks of individual, reminiscence-based music therapy sessions over Zoom engage both the participant and their care partner. Behavioral questionnaires + MRI scans measure autobiographical memory, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and brain activity” and “This research will help us understand how music influences the brain and explore music therapy as an accessible, non-drug approach to Alzheimer’s care.”

09/12/2025

It’s conference season at the Center for Music and Medicine! Will we see you at the or annual meetings this month? Learn more about our team’s posters and stop by to say hi! 📊💬

ID: White graphic with JH Music Medicine logo in top right. Large text reads “Upcoming Posters” with the ANA and NCS logos depicted on either side. A navy box with rounded edges contains a vertical schedule with 3 posters listed. Text reads: “14 Sept. ANA in Baltimore @ 5:30pm. Creating a community advisory board in Parkinson’s Disease research: Challenges & considerations. Khamishon, R.*, Devlin, K*., BEATs-PD Advisory Board, Kang, K., Currens, L., Lu, E., Phelan, S., Choi, E., Willoughby, S., Pantelyat, A., & Mills, K. *Co-first authors. 15 Sept. ANA in Baltimore @ 5:30pm. Music therapy for neuropsychiatric symptoms in amnestic mild cognitive impairment: Exploring behavioral and brain network changes. Kang, K., Sterner, I., Winston, B., Li, D. J., Devlin, K., Barrett, F. S., Rosenberg, P., & Pantelyat, A. 19 Sept. NCS in Montreal @ 4pm. TEMPO: Establishing practice guidelines for delivery of music therapy in neurocritical care settings. Devlin, K., Ansari, J., Mathur, R., Shah, V., Pantelyat, A., & Suarez, J.” handle bottom center.

09/02/2025

Kerry & Jamie answer your questions: MT & the ICU!

ID1: White graphic with star shape and circles containing text “MT + ICU Q&A with Kerry & Jamie” and a photo of Kerry/Jamie. JH Music Medicine logo in top right and handle bottom left, with graphics of stars, music notes, and vital signs around.

ID2: Yellow and white graphic with similar graphics and text *MT + ICU Q&A” with CMM logo top right and handle bottom left. Two blue text bubbles contain Q&A responses above a photo of Jamie. “What are some of the most effective and beneficial music experiences you’ve used in the ICU? Offering presence, whether through music or not, is always incredibly meaningful in creating connection. I particularly love supporting parents in writing unique lullabies for their child; seeing them sing their special song is so beautiful!”

ID3: Same graphic w/ pic of Kerry. “MT should be standard of care in the ICU. How do you convince hospital admin of this? Numbers and stories help! We collect data to describe the landscape of MT services through the lens of reach, impact, and needs. We include direct quotes from unit staff and share about unique projects delivered (heartbeat songs, staff-facing MT initiatives, etc). We’ve also worked with hospital PR to raise awareness about MT.”

ID4: Same graphic w/ Jamie. “What is the evidence for music therapy in the pediatric cardiac ICU? MT in the PCICU is proven to reduce stress, pain, and anxiety in critically ill children, as well as support vital sign stabilization. Studies have also indicated improvements in parent-infant bonding and overall emotional well-being for both patients and families.”

ID5: Same graphic w/ Kerry. “hat’s a song you’ve learned recently that has been a bop? A top 5 album for me is “Revolver”, and I’ve recently been challenged to bring Beatles (deep cuts only!) to a session. 3 faves I learned to play were “And Your Bird Can Sing”, “Tomorrow Never Knows” and “Taxman.”

ID6: Same graphic w/ Jamie. “What’s your favorite song to sing with patients? ANYTHING by SZA, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, or Stevie Wonder. I’ve had a surprising number of patients request these specific artists, and I love it every time.”

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