Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

04/24/2026

The recording of Music and the Brain: The Healing Power of Music, presented by IMNF Executive Director and Co-founder Concetta M. Tomaino as part of Conversations on Brain Health hosted by the Rush Multiple Sclerosis Center, is now available.

For anyone interested, it is free and publicly available here: https://imnf.org/music-and-the-brain-the-healing-power-of-music/

Join Dr. Concetta Tomaino for a webinar exploring how music supports brain health, cognition, and emotional well-being in neurologic conditions.

04/23/2026

We’re excited to share our latest training video, The Power of Singing for Memory & Connection. Developed in collaboration with Sing for Hope, this video highlights how singing can be used in both group and individual settings to reduce isolation, ease anxiety, and support smoother transitions in care. Part of an on-demand training from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. Learn more at imnf.org.

Singing is a simple, evidence-informed tool that supports emotional well-being, social connection, and meaningful engagement, even when speech or memory are limited. Developed in collaboration with Sing for Hope, this video from the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function highlights how singing....

04/16/2026

Join us to kick off IMNF’s Mother’s Day campaign and be part of the effort. We’d love to see you there!

Join us for a live online community gathering as we kick off our Mother’s Day fundraising campaign in support of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Music & Memory. Learn more about the work, the impact of music in care, and how you can get involved.

04/10/2026

Join us for a free webinar! Dr. Concetta Tomaino will be among the presenters for Music and the Brain: The Healing Power of Music, hosted by the Rush Multiple Sclerosis Center. The session will explore how music supports cognition, mood, and overall brain health in individuals living with neurologic conditions.

Join Dr. Concetta Tomaino for a webinar exploring how music supports brain health, cognition, and emotional well-being in neurologic conditions.

03/27/2026

What does 50 years in music therapy teach you?

Dr. Concetta Tomaino reflects on how the field has grown, what we’ve learned, and why music continues to be such a powerful tool for connection, especially for people living with dementia.

It’s a thoughtful look at where we started and where we’re going. Read more: https://www.spiritune.com/blog/i%E2%80%99ve-been-studying-music-therapy-for-50-years-how-i%E2%80%99ve-seen-the-field-evolve

03/23/2026

We’re excited to partner with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center to co-host the 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards in New York City on November 9, exploring this year’s theme, music frequency, and the evolving intersection of music, neuroscience, and innovation. Save the date!

IMNF partners with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center to co-host the 2026 Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards, exploring music, neuroscience, and innovation.

03/13/2026

Are you a board-certified music therapist in the New York metro area? IMNF is expanding its referral network and seeking MT-BCs interested in per diem opportunities. Learn more and submit your CV here:

Board-certified music therapists (MT-BC) in the New York City and Westchester area are invited to submit their CV to join IMNF’s referral network for per diem opportunities.

02/24/2026

Grammy-nominated musician and IMNF board member Moby explores the therapeutic side of sound on his new ambient project Future Quiet. Listen to the official track and read more on our site!

Grammy-nominated musician and IMNF board member Moby explores the therapeutic potential of sound in his new ambient project Future Quiet, reflecting a growing convergence between contemporary music practice and clinical research into music’s effects on brain health, emotional regulation, and well-...

01/26/2026

We’re pleased to share that the Music and Mental Health: Science, Therapy, and Sound Healing Symposium is now available as an on demand course. Originally held at The Glasshouse in New York City, the 2025 symposium brought together researchers, clinicians, therapists, and practitioners to examine the role of music in supporting mental health and wellness for older adults. If you were unable to attend the live event, this on demand course provides an opportunity to access the full program at your own pace.

Watch the 2025 Music and Mental Health: Science, Therapy, and Sound Healing Symposium, presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at The Glasshouse in New York City. This on-demand course explores the role of music in mental health, brain function, and wellness, featuring research,...

01/09/2026

As highlighted in this AARP article, music isn't a short-term fix for people living with dementia. We can use music to not only stimulate areas of the brain that are still available and functional but enhance the stimulation of those areas, so the person is able to constantly recall and constantly connect.

How music therapists help bring music and harmony into everyday caregiving​​

11/24/2025

Thank you to our wonderful panelists, our 2025 Music Has Power® awardee Maejor, and everyone who joined us last Friday for the Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards. Your presence, insight, and energy made this an extraordinary gathering of science, practice, and community!

We’re so glad you could be part of this important day as we explored how music supports brain health, emotional well-being, and quality of life.

11/19/2025

The countdown is on: only 3 days until the Music Has Power® Symposium & Awards! This event brings together leading scientists, clinicians, and artists to examine how music influences the brain and supports mental health.

Join us on Friday, November 21 at The Glasshouse in NYC for research-driven presentations, live performance, and meaningful connection!

https://www.imnf.org/2025-music-has-power-symposium-awards