In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee

10/08/2025

🎶 Peterson Voices Returns – Let’s Sing Loud and Strong! 🎶
We’re back and ready to raise our voices! Peterson Voices will reconvene on Thursday, October 9 from 10:30–11:30 AM at the Gordon Jewish Community Center Library. Led by Carrie Friddell, MT-BC, this welcoming therapeutic singing group is designed especially for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease—and no musical experience is required!
Why join? Because your voice matters.
🗣️ Parkinson’s can affect vocal strength, clarity, and breath control—but music therapy helps fight back. Through singing, rhythm, and vocal exercises, participants can improve:
• Speech volume and articulation
• Breath support and swallowing help
• Confidence and emotional expression
• Social connection and joy
Whether you’re new to music or a lifelong hummer, Peterson Voices is a place to exercise your voice, connect with others, and feel empowered through song.
Come as you are. Leave with a stronger voice.
🎤 Let’s make some noise—together.
For questions or to RSVP, contact Carrie at carrie@inharmonymusicmidtn.com

10/05/2025

Speak Up! Speak Out! You have something to sing about! Join Peterson Voices for people living with Parkinson's and those who love and support them who also love to sing! However, no prior singing experience required! Exercising your voice in this fun and creative therapy helps support your breathing, your vocal loudness, and swallowing issues. Join us at 10:30 am on Mondays over Zoom, Tuesdays in Franklin, TN, and Thursdays in Nashville/Bellevue Area. contact: carrie@inharmonymusicmidtn.com now for more information!

09/20/2025

Happy to come talk about Parkinson’s support with the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s at the Parkinson’s Association’s Moving Day walk!

09/20/2025

Happy to be with the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s at the Parkinson’s Association’s Moving Day walk!

Come see us!

08/22/2025

Together In Harmony - Healing Happens! Click to check out the latest happenings at In Harmony Music Therapy - https://mailchi.mp/inharmonymusicmidtn/music-therapy-rocks-16531083

08/20/2025

Hi Friends,

This is just a friendly reminder the Nashville Peterson Voices Group will meet in person tomorrow in Bellevue at the Gordon Jewish Community Center from 10:30 - 11:30 am.
The address is: 801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205

You do not have to have a membership or be affiliated with the JCC to be a part of this group. Park and come in the front doors, sign in at the front desk and they will direct you to the left down the hall to the library.

Exercising your voice weekly in this fun way helps increase volume, show improvement in inflection to fight motone, and can help with swallowing issues. It also helps with feelings of apathy and lifts feelings of depression.

Also check out other Peterson Voices opportunities for you on Mondays and Tuesdays!

08/19/2025

Fresh from the In Harmony Blog >>A small wooden figurine taps the surface of a gathering drum. A child is lost in the moment of play. He reaches to take the figurine’s out of the hands of his music therapist. She prompts him...click to read on.. https://www.inharmonymusicmidtn.com/2025/08/19/notes-from-music-therapy/

08/18/2025

Sharing a few lyrics from group participants in recovery during a music therapy intervention regarding positive change in their lives. The discussion is that when we change, it does cost something to benefit from the change. Often, it's a habit, an unhealthy lifestyle, and negative self-talk. Having positive self-regard for self-healing is part of a person's journey to recovery.

Photo 1 says: I want to change my selfish ways - So I can have better days - It will cost me nothing to turn my life around - and I won't be six feet underground - I will benefit by self-love - and now I can place God above.

Photo 2 says: We want to change our negative self-talk - it will cost us a change to better mental health - We will have healthier relationships - and now we can feel secure, safe, and authentic!

08/15/2025

It is truly part of my life's calling to work in this capacity of Music Therapy with such wonderful folks!

08/09/2025

Thank you to my two Peterson Voices members who spoke at the Parkinson’s Expo today! Both spoke about how Therapeutic Singing, Laughter Yoga and their overall experience exercising their voice helps support their vocal ability to help counteract symptoms of PD. I’m so incredibly grateful for my work with the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s since 2017.

07/18/2025

Hello Everybody! When was the last time you engaged in play? Read on to find out why play including musical play is important to children and adults. Plus an update on all the happenings at In Harmony Music Therapy! Read on! - https://mailchi.mp/inharmonymusicmidtn/music-therapy-rocks-16530540

07/16/2025

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to honor the resilience, brilliance, and diverse experiences of the disability community. In my work as a music therapist, I’ve witnessed the transformative power of songwriting and musical expression. Music provides more than emotional support; it creates space for identity, advocacy, and celebration. Every rhythm, lyric, and melody becomes a mirror of courage and creativity. This month, I celebrate the voices that rise through music, reminding us that pride and healing can harmonize beautifully.