The Mission
At Life On Music, our mission is to unlock music’s transformative power to build confidence, achieve milestones, and cultivate a sense of belonging. Through personalized, high-quality music experiences in both group and one-on-one settings, we address essential developmental, emotional, and social needs for children and adults with special needs, including those with physical, medical, and neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as behavioral health challenge. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every member of the community—regardless of age, ability, or financial means—can experience the life-changing magic of music. At the heart of our work is the belief that everyone deserves the chance to embrace their inner “rock star.”—one beat, one breakthrough, one song at a time.
Our approach is grounded in the understanding of music's ability to engage multiple areas of the brain simultaneously and serves as the foundation for our work. This unique quality of music allows our music therapy programs to offer a distinct opportunity for learning essential life skills. Through music therapy, we aim to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, enhance attention, memory, and executive function, and facilitate development in motor skills, speech, social interaction, emotional regulation, and impulse control.
Regulation
​Through our music therapy programs, we cultivate an environment of safety, grounding, and acceptance, essential for fostering self-regulation. By nurturing self-regulation, we lay the foundation for effective learning, joyful play, and meaningful connections.
Motivation
​Music serves as a powerful motivator, essential for effective learning. Its playful, expressive, and organized nature provides the perfect platform for taking risks, building confidence, and achieving success. We recognize the intrinsic connection between music and motivation, and we leverage this connection to ignite the spark of growth within each individual we serve.
Connection
We believe that music provides a unique avenue for fostering connection and building meaningful relationships. Through the shared experience of music, individuals can transcend barriers and connect on a deep, emotional level. Whether through collaborative music performances, group music therapy sessions, or interactive music-making activities, we create spaces where individuals can come together, support one another, and form lasting connections.