Harmonies & Healing Music Therapy

10/04/2026

It’s World Music Therapy Week!

This week (April 10th - 15th, 2026), Harmonies & Healing celebrates the work of music therapists in Trinidad & Tobago, our region, and internationally.

You might be wondering, what IS music therapy? Music therapy uses music as a clinical tool to achieve specific goals. Music therapists use evidence-based methods to treat their clients. They’re also trained to work with doctors, social workers, occupational, physical and speech therapists, and other medical personnel to help people with a wide range of conditions and ailments.

At Harmonies & Healing, we recognise the strength and creativity of every music therapist. Happy World Music Therapy Week!

24/03/2026

Recently I had the pleasure of appearing on Trinidad and Tobago Television (TTT) to speak about music therapy and the work I do in the Tobago space.

What stood out to me most was the way I was introduced by Virmala Balkaran .It was clear she had taken the time to truly understand what music therapy is and the impact it can have. As a music therapist in a space where the profession is seldom respected, there is something incredibly meaningful about feeling seen in your work; and I truly felt that.

20/03/2026

Give the recorder another chance 😅. With the right guidance, any instrument can sound beautiful!

📍 CoHis Preparatory Home School

19/03/2026

Attended the Tobago leg of the conference yesterday. Really enjoyed reconnecting with professionals that I hadn’t seen in a while. Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

05/03/2026

Happy to have had to opportunity once more to advocate for music therapy once more. Thank you TTT!

Music has long been cherished for entertainment and relaxation, but it is also increasingly recognised as a therapeutic tool that can support emotional well-being, cognitive development, and social connection. In this interview, Shiann Melville, board-certified music therapist and founder of Harmoni...

19/02/2026

Last week, I was invited on the to chat about my work as a music therapist and the heart behind the private practice Harmonies & Healing.

Thank you for giving me the space to share, advocate and represent this work. Click on the Linktree link in my bio to watch the episode.

15/01/2026

Believe it or not, people with disabilities not only have a voice, they know how to advocate tor themselves, they know exactly what they need and want, and many can make independent decisions. Here are some of their thoughts from our session yesterday about what they’d like to see in the coming years ahead!

31/12/2025

A season of impact, intention, and steady growth. Grateful for the opportunity to serve through music and therapeutic connection during the year 2025 💜 🎵

24/12/2025

Take a look at some highlights from the Technical Vocational Centre’s Christmas Caravan stop at The Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection! Proud to have supported the students in my role as Music Therapist, throughout the preparation for this engagement. 🎄

12/12/2025

Tech Voch’s Christmas Caravan began at the Bon Accord Senior Citizen Centre. Students sang, danced and engaged in conversations with the ladies during the visit.

The Technical Vocational Centre falls under the Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection.

10/12/2025

10/12/2025

Scenes from the Christmas Caravan today with the Technical Vocational Centre! 🎄