JB Music Therapy

01/10/2026

New Music Therapy Research!

01/09/2026

As we move into 2026, it’s becoming increasingly clear that staying creatively engaged matters — especially given emerging research linking creative activity with a younger brain age.

https://zurl.co/03fnv

Research suggests that individuals who partake in creative activities, such as arts and crafts, musical instruments, and gardening, typically have a more youthful brain on average.

01/07/2026

Looking for 250 more testers!

At JB Music Therapy, we’ve spent 35 years witnessing how music supports mood, memory, motivation, and connection — in hospitals, schools, workplaces, and community settings...but today’s context is different.

Mental-health challenges are rising. Burnout is accelerating. Access to credible, affordable support remains limited — particularly for caregivers, students, and frontline professionals. Wellplayed exists to bridge that gap.

It translates evidence-informed music therapy practice into a clinically evaluated, accessible digital wellness platform — one that supports everyday cognition, emotional regulation, and quality of life.

Not therapy.
Not passive playlists.
But guided exercises, deepening our relationship with music, rooted in music science, to improve mental health and wellbeing.

Register Here (Testing Commences Feb 2): https://zurl.co/80ROq

12/17/2025

Yesterday truly meant so much — thank you, Katherine Emberly, and the TELUS Business team, for taking the time to hear our story, mission and challenges. Feeling heard and valued, especially at the end of a long and demanding year in healthcare, felt incredibly meaningful. It gave us a real boost of energy and excitement for what’s ahead.

Standing beside me is Shannon Robinson, who has been part of JB Music Therapy for 26 years — and alongside us is a remarkable team of certified music therapists who bring skill, care, and heart to their work every single day.

We’re so honoured to be part of . Thank you for the encouragement, the generosity, and the belief in small businesses doing meaningful work.

11/13/2025

We're thrilled to share the news that our friend and colleague Dr. David Greenberg has been named the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Performing Arts Medicine (EPAM) Center, beginning March 2026.

David is a rare bridge between music, neuroscience, psychology, and AI — with research published in Nature, PNAS, and American Psychologist, and a career that spans academia, clinical trials, and industry (including work at Spotify that reached over 130 million people).

At JB Music Therapy, we are incredibly fortunate to have David guiding our scientific vision for our Wellplayed App — shaping our research strategy, publication pathway, and the translation of cutting-edge science into a meaningful, human-centred platform.

This new professorship is a testament not only to his brilliance, but to his deep belief in music’s potential - so proud to know you, David

Full Announcement:

The University of Rochester is pleased to announce Dr. David M. Greenberg as the inaugural Evans Lam Professor of Music and Medicine, set to begin in March 2026.

10/24/2025

We’re proud to have partnered with Association for the Rehabilitation of the Brain Injured since 1994. Music therapy supports communication, confidence, and connection — three vital parts of recovery and hope. Here’s Emma Rose, NMT, MTA, working with the ARBI team this month.

10/24/2025

We're so honoured to share that 20 Canadian businesses, including JB Music Therapy, have been selected as recipients of the 2025 Award for 'driving innovation and leveraging technology to scale, while giving back to their communities'.

JB Music Therapy is shaped by so many remarkable people — our certified music therapists, researchers, and developers, the partner organizations who invite us into their spaces, and the patients, clients, and communities we’re honoured to serve. We can’t express enough how much these relationships have brought joy and meaning into all our lives.

Thank you TELUS Business for this recognition. It reinforces our belief that this work continues to hold deep value for Canadians — and we can’t wait to do even more. 🎵

https://zurl.co/bU5oo

10/22/2025

Thank you for this this beautiful video Health Quality Alberta - and for recognizing the collaboration of certified music therapists with interdisciplinary teams in acute care in such a special way. ❤️

10/12/2025

✨ Incredible things happen when people come together to share music. ✨

At JBMT, we believe intergenerational programming strengthens community by bringing people of all ages together, creating a diverse ecosystem where shared experiences inspire connection, growth, and belonging

The Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree, co-created by Canadian music therapist Kathy Lepp in 2017, brings toddlers, families, and older adults together in long-term care homes to reduce loneliness, spark joy, and build lasting bonds.

In a recent episode of the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast, Kathy shares how the program grew from one community vision in Waterloo, Ontario, into a model that benefits residents, parents, children, and staff alike.

🎶 Listen to the full podcast https://zurl.co/cYQDO
🎥 Watch the Jamboree in action https://zurl.co/GzHye

10/10/2025

Every day in healthcare, education, and workplaces, we see how widespread mental health challenges have become. On World Mental Health Day, we're reflecting on the role music therapy plays in helping people feel seen, supported, and strengthened. It’s why our team remains so committed to this work — and to the partnerships that make it possible. Thank you National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique