Hands in Harmony

01/30/2026

Today we wish Kathlynn a very Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

Known for her bright energy, positive spirit, and warm presence, Kathlynn brings so mightily light to her clients and our team. She is lovingly nicknamed “Rapunzel” by one of our clients-a reflection of the connection she builds through music and her voice every session ✨🎶

12/10/2025

Join us in wishing Rebecca a Happy Birthday! 🎈🎂

Rebecca brings a fun, calm and steady presence to our clinic and supports her clients and students with care, insight and compassion.

We are so grateful for the impact Rebecca makes each day!! ⭐️

11/26/2025

🍁Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hands in Harmony!

✨We are grateful for our clients, their families, aides and caregivers, our community partners, interns, practicum students, and our incredible team of Music Therapists!

Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday surrounded by friends and family 💙

11/06/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, Olaia! 🎂

From intern to seasoned clinician, supervisor, and educator-she does it all! Olaia makes a huge impact on our clients, students, colleagues and the field of music therapy! She’s a leader, a learner, and an all-around amazing person 🎶 💙

¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Olaia! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead, filled with music, laughter, and joy!

11/03/2025

🎵Intern Spotlight🎵

We are proud to have a full-time URI Music Department Intern, Emma Schwab, training with us at Hands in Harmony this fall!

We are grateful to watch her grow each week as she works towards becoming a Board-Certified Music Therapist 🎶 💙

10/31/2025

🎃 👻 Halloween week at Hands in Harmony has been filled with music, dancing, smiles, laughter, and trick-or-treating! 🎃👻

So many special moments shared and memories made this week with our amazing clients, families, and staff 🧡🖤

10/29/2025

✨ Join us in wishing Ashley a very happy birthday!✨

Ashley‘s warmth, creativity, and her heart makes such an impact on everyone that she works with. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 

10/24/2025

What does our staff do on a weekend? 💙🎵

They are so dedicated to providing the best care that they all logged on for specialized NICU-MT training to deepen their skills in supporting the tiniest patients through music therapy.

We are proud of our team’s dedication to lifelong learning and providing compassionate care!

10/10/2025

We are so proud to see our Executive Director, Nicole O'Malley, featured in The Westerly Sun article highlighting the URI Music Departments Guitar & Mandolin Festival! 🎶

Now in its 10th year, the festival brings together world-class musicians, students, and community members for a week of concerts, masterclasses, and collaboration, celebrating the power of music to connect and inspire. 💙🎸

University of Rhode Island The General Stanton Inn

CHARLESTOWN — The University of Rhode Island Guitar and Mandolin Festival — a week-long event held in collaboration with the Rhode Island Guitar Guild — will kick off with a

10/09/2025

🎉We are so excited to welcome the University of Rhode Island Music Therapy sophomores for their first practicum at our clinic! They have already jumped right in—bringing music, curiosity, creativity and inspiration! 🧠🎵

A huge Thank You to our amazing supervisors—Yi-Ching, Kristi, Olaia, Rebecca and Ashley for guiding, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of music therapists 💙🎶🎵

URI Music Department

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08/08/2025

☀️ Happy summer from Hands in Harmony! You might have noticed that we have some new faces on our team. We want to formally extend a warm welcome to Konomi, Caitlin and Ashley! 🙌🙌 You guys are awesome!!

From the HIH team, we hope you are enjoying the warm weather. Take some time today to blast your favorite summer tunes!

🔔 A reminder that our office/services will be closed on Monday.

06/12/2025

✨ Happy 2-Year Anniversary, Yi-Ching!✨

From little ones in Early Intervention to older adults in assisted living-and every stop in between, Yi-Ching shows up with focus, empathy, and a calm strength that makes others feel seen and supported.

Yi-Ching guides URI students and interns with insight and encouragement, making her a trusted mentor and steady presence for next generation of music therapists.

We are so grateful for the heart and passion Yi-Ching brings to brings to her work. Happy Anniversary, Yi-Ching!! 💙