Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

03/27/2026

What does 50 years in music therapy teach you?

Dr. Concetta Tomaino reflects on how the field has grown, what we’ve learned, and why music continues to be such a powerful tool for connection, especially for people living with dementia.

It’s a thoughtful look at where we started and where we’re going. Read more: https://www.spiritune.com/blog/i%E2%80%99ve-been-studying-music-therapy-for-50-years-how-i%E2%80%99ve-seen-the-field-evolve

03/23/2026

We’re excited to partner with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center to co-host the 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards in New York City on November 9, exploring this year’s theme, music frequency, and the evolving intersection of music, neuroscience, and innovation. Save the date!

IMNF partners with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center to co-host the 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards, exploring music, neuroscience, and innovation.

03/13/2026

Are you a board-certified music therapist in the New York metro area? IMNF is expanding its referral network and seeking MT-BCs interested in per diem opportunities. Learn more and submit your CV here:

Board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) in the New York City and Westchester area are invited to submit their CV to join IMNF’s referral network for per diem opportunities.

02/24/2026

Grammy-nominated musician and IMNF board member Moby explores the therapeutic side of sound on his new ambient project Future Quiet. Listen to the official track and read more on our site!

Grammy-nominated musician and IMNF board member Moby explores the therapeutic potential of sound in his new ambient project Future Quiet, reflecting a growing convergence between contemporary music practice and clinical research into music’s effects on brain health, emotional regulation, and well-...

01/26/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Music and Mental Health: Science, Therapy, and Sound Healing Symposium is now available as an on demand course. Originally held at The Glasshouse in New York City, the 2025 symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, therapists, and practitioners to examine the role of music in supporting mental health and wellness for older adults. If you were unable to attend the live event, this on demand course provides an opportunity to access the full program at your own pace.

Watch the 2025 Music and Mental Health: Science, Therapy, and Sound Healing Symposium, presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at The Glasshouse in New York City. This on-demand course explores the role of music in mental health, brain function, and wellness, featuring research,...

01/09/2026

As highlighted in this AARP article, music isn't a short-term fix for people living with dementia. We can use music to not only stimulate areas of the brain that are still available and functional but enhance the stimulation of those areas, so the person is able to constantly recall and constantly connect.

How music therapists help bring music and harmony into everyday caregiving​​

11/24/2025

Thank you to our wonderful panelists, our 2025 Music Has Power® awardee Maejor, and everyone who joined us last Friday for the Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards. Your presence, insight, and energy made this an extraordinary gathering of science, practice, and community!

We’re so glad you could be part of this important day as we explored how music supports brain health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.

11/19/2025

The countdown is on: only 3 days until the Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards! This event brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and artists to examine how music influences the brain and supports mental health.

Join us on Friday, November 21 at The Glasshouse in NYC for research-driven presentations, live performance, and meaningful connection!

https://www.imnf.org/2025-music-has-power-symposium-awards

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

We’re so excited for this year’s Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards! Join us as we bring together leading experts, innovators, and believers in the healing power of music. Learn more:

Be part of an event that blends science, wellness, and celebration - learn from leaders in music & brain health and support IMNF’s work advancing the healing power of music.

11/06/2025

Scholarships Available for the Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards!
Want to attend but need financial help? We have a limited number of scholarships to make it easier for everyone to join this inspiring day, exploring the power of music in health and honoring leaders in the field. Email imnf@wartburg.org to discuss options based on your needs. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and celebrate!

Be part of an event that blends science, wellness, and celebration - learn from leaders in music & brain health and support IMNF’s work advancing the healing power of music.

11/05/2025

Great news! Joanna Peña-Bickley (Vibes AI) will join this year’s Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards as a panelist. Known as the mother of cognitive experience design and a pioneer in generative AI, her award-winning work has led to patented inventions and transformations at some of the world’s most recognized companies. Today, she’s advancing neurotechnology for cognitive health - building AI platforms that translate neuroscience insights into accessible tools for everyday brain health. We hope you can join us!

Joanna Peña-Bickley (Vibes AI) joins the Music Has Power® Symposium to explore how human-centered design, AI, and neurotechnology can scale music-based interventions and translate innovation into everyday care.