Our Impact
Three decades of live music as a healing intervention.
Our Programs
DooR to DooR / Musician on Rounds
Trained musicians visit patient rooms, lobbies, and communal spaces across 11+ UNC Health hospitals — delivering live, non-clinical music for patients, caregivers, and staff.
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M.O.M.'s community music studio in Raleigh — offering label services, ukulele and voice instruction, drum circles, and creative space, open to all ages and skill levels.
Visit the HUBClasses & Youth Programs
Music classes, ukulele and voice instruction, and creative programming for youth at The Farm at Penny Lane — delivered through our partnership with XDS and the UNC WELL program.
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Clinical partnerships with the UNC Lab for Neurostimulation and the Parkinson's Foundation — advancing evidence-based research on live music as a non-pharmacologic intervention.
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Oncology
Trained musicians visit patients undergoing cancer treatment across UNC Health hospitals — bringing live music directly to infusion suites, inpatient rooms, and waiting areas.
Seniors
Regular live music programming at Brookdale Senior Living, Croasdaile Retirement, and Forest at Duke — fostering connection, cognitive engagement, and joy for older adults.
Hospitalized Children
Musicians on rounds at UNC Children's Hospital bring bedside performances to pediatric patients — creating moments of comfort and normalcy during difficult hospital stays.
Where We Work
Clinical Outcomes
Pain Management
Live music reduces perception of pain and supports comfort during treatment and recovery.
Anxiety Reduction
Bedside performances ease pre-procedure tension and create calming environments for patients.
Emotional & Behavioral Health
Music creates safe spaces for emotional expression and supports mental health recovery.
Caregiver Support
Live music provides respite and emotional relief for family members and care staff.
Recognition & Press
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