Music Over Mind
Healing mental health through the power of music
We deliver therapeutic music programs directly to patients in hospitals, clinics, and retirement communities — positioning music as a non-pharmacologic tool for pain management, anxiety reduction, and mood improvement.
David Scott Binanay
Founder & Visionary
Ways to Help
Three ways to support M.O.M.
Every gift, performance, and partnership brings live therapeutic music to patients who need it most.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Bringing healing through the power of live interventional music programming.
- 300+
- Artists Engaged
- Since 1991
- Serving communities
- 11+
- Hospitals & Clinics
- $73,500+
- Funded Annually
What We Do
Three programs delivering music as medicine.
DooR to DooR
Live music delivered patient-room to patient-room across 11+ UNC Health hospitals. Founded in 1991, our 300+ artist network brings non-clinical music to patients, caregivers, and staff at the bedside.
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Wellness HUB Raleigh
A community music studio in Raleigh offering label services, ukulele and voice instruction, and drum circles — open to all ages and skill levels with no prior experience required.
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Institutional Performances
Large-scale music partnerships with UNC School of Medicine, Elon University, Carolina Performing Arts, and retirement communities across North Carolina — bringing wellness to institutions at scale.
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Events in Action
Natural Rhythms: The Brain, the Beat, and the Beauty of Neurological Electricity
A free live demo exploring the neuroscience of music — co-presented by Carolina Performing Arts, UNC, and DooR to DooR.
Programs in Action
Music on the Patio
Co-presented by the UNC School of Medicine, The VCG, and DooR to DooR — Music on the Patio brings live outdoor concerts to the Roper Hall plaza, celebrating community wellness through music.
Our Mission
Music as Medicine
At Music Over Mind, we believe in the healing power of music. Founded in North Carolina in 2009, we partner with major healthcare systems — including UNC Health — to bring evidence-based live interventional music programming to patients who need it most.
Our programs are supported by peer-reviewed research demonstrating measurable benefits in postoperative pain perception, patient satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing — without the side effects of medication.
Non-Pharmacologic
Music reduces pain and anxiety without medication
Evidence-Based
Backed by peer-reviewed clinical research
Patient-Centered
Programs adapted to individual needs
All Programs
Our Programs
From hospital bedsides to senior living communities, we meet patients where they are — bringing the healing sounds of music directly to those who need it most.
Musician on Rounds
via DooR to DooR / UNC Health
Our flagship hospital program — trained musicians visit patient rooms, lobbies, and communal spaces to deliver live, non-clinical music for patients, caregivers, and staff.
Wellness HUB
XDS · UNC Health · Wake County
Non-clinical music programming at the Wellness HUB in Raleigh, delivered in partnership with XDS, UNC Health, and Wake County.
The Farm at Penny Lane — Youth Initiative
XDS
Music classes and creative programming for youth, offered through our partnership with XDS at The Farm at Penny Lane.
UNC WELL Program
UNC · XDS
A university-wide wellness partnership between M.O.M., UNC, and XDS — bringing therapeutic music to the Farm at Penny Lane participants.
Institutional Support Performances
Elon University · UNC School of Medicine
Large-scale music performance partnerships with Elon University and the UNC School of Medicine — supporting wellness at an institutional level.
Retirement Community Concerts
Brookdale · Croasdaile · Forest at Duke
Live concerts for residents at senior living communities across North Carolina — bringing connection and joy through music.
Music Studio & Label Services
A fully functional music studio available to M.O.M. artists — with professional label services to support musician development and release.
Classes
Ukulele and voice classes, plus community drum circles — open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
The Wellness HUB — Raleigh
Our community music studio in Raleigh — offering label services, ukulele and voice instruction, drum circles, and creative space for artists pursuing music as wellness.
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Programs in Action
Grammy-nominated Brooklyn Rider brings live music to UNC Children's Hospital Lobby — an intimate pop-up performance connecting healing with art.
UNC Children's Hospital Lobby
David, a UNC Health Care volunteer, performs with his violin — sharing the transformative power of music with patients and families.
UNC Health Care Volunteer ProgramArtist Network
300+ Artists Across Genres
Diversity of Programming
From West African kora to classical string quartets, jazz trios to vocal ensembles — the M.O.M. artist roster spans genres, traditions, and styles to serve patients in every setting.
The Wellness HUB is M.O.M.'s community music studio in Raleigh, offering full label and production services through our partnership with The VCG — giving local artists access to professional recording, mixing, and release support in a wellness-centered environment.
Our group instruction programs are open to the community: weekly ukulele classes, one-on-one voice lessons, and facilitated drum circles bring people together through active music-making — no prior experience required. These sessions build connection, reduce stress, and create a consistent creative practice for participants of all backgrounds.
For artists and community members alike, the HUB is a place where music and healing intersect — a sanctuary in the heart of Raleigh where creativity is nurtured, stories are told, and the therapeutic power of sound is accessible to everyone.
Our Impact
Research-Backed Results
M.O.M.'s programs are validated by clinical research showing measurable improvements in patient outcomes — from pain reduction to emotional wellbeing.
Partner With Us15+
Years serving North Carolina
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit status since 2009
6B
Projected live interventional music programming market by 2033
UNC
Partnered with UNC Health system
Get Involved
Support Our Mission
Three ways to join us in bringing the healing power of music to patients across North Carolina.
501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible
Let's collaborate
300+ musicians
Meet the Founder
David Scott Binanay
Violinist · Patient Advocate
Classically trained violinist — David studied under the NC Symphony Concert Master and graduated from Villanova University. He founded Music Over Mind, Inc. (M.O.M.) in 2009 with a vision of making music a universal tool for healing.
DooR to DooR — a hospital music program founded in 1991 — is where David serves as Director, a role he has held since 2020. Under his leadership the program has grown to a 300+ artist network across 11+ UNC Health hospitals.
Trusted by leading healthcare and education partners
Partner With Us
Interested in bringing M.O.M. to your facility? Tell us about your organization and we'll be in touch within 2 business days.
The 2025 Initiative
The live interventional music programming market is projected to reach $6–6.21 billion by 2033. M.O.M. is riding this wave — with a strong growth trajectory and an ambitious goal: every patient deserves access to the healing power of music.
About M.O.M.
Leadership
David Scott Binanay
Founder & Visionary
Matt Orr
Executive Director
Together, they lead a North Carolina-based nonprofit that has spent over 15 years proving the healing power of music in healthcare settings.
Ready to bring music to those who need it?
Whether you're a healthcare provider, a potential partner, or someone who believes in the power of music — we'd love to hear from you.