Bay Area Music Therapy

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🎤 Music as a Social ConnectorSinging or making music with others helps the brain release oxytocin — the same “bonding ho...
01/30/2026

🎤 Music as a Social Connector

Singing or making music with others helps the brain release oxytocin — the same “bonding hormone” that fosters trust and connection.

In group therapy and community programs, this shared experience creates a sense of belonging that can counteract isolation and loneliness. Even listening to the same song together builds empathy and shared emotion.

Music truly is a universal language.

In therapy sessions, we often see clients open up through music long before they’re ready to talk. Playing or listening ...
01/25/2026

In therapy sessions, we often see clients open up through music long before they’re ready to talk.

Playing or listening to music can activate emotional pathways that help release feelings that words can’t always reach. Over time, these experiences can lead to improved mood, communication, and self-awareness.

Music reminds us that every person has a voice — sometimes, it just speaks in melody.

When you listen to or play music, your brain lights up like a symphony — multiple areas communicate in perfect coordinat...
01/20/2026

When you listen to or play music, your brain lights up like a symphony — multiple areas communicate in perfect coordination.

Music stimulates memory, emotion, motor skills, and language all at once, which is why it can be so powerful in therapy and rehabilitation.

It’s one of the few activities that engages both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously.

Every note truly makes a difference.

Your body is one of your greatest instruments for expression. When you dance, stretch, walk, or even sway to a beat, you...
01/15/2026

Your body is one of your greatest instruments for expression.

When you dance, stretch, walk, or even sway to a beat, you’re releasing emotions that might otherwise stay stuck. Pair that movement with creativity—like music—and suddenly you have a powerful outlet for clarity and connection.

These practices remind us that expression doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be honest.

Give yourself space today to move freely and create without judgment.

01/14/2026

We’re so proud of this amazing student, Jaden! What an honor and privilege it is to help grow his musical interest and support him in learning how to play guitar.

We thank Wings Learning Center and our amazing music therapist (Alison Mahal) and Intern (Vince Feliciano) for their collaboration, dedication and service.

As we step into the new year, our latest newsletter offers a gentle reminder: progress doesn’t always look the way we ex...
01/13/2026

As we step into the new year, our latest newsletter offers a gentle reminder: progress doesn’t always look the way we expect.

Inside, we share reflections from one of our music therapists on embracing uncertainty, honoring rest, and trusting the process. You’ll also read a moving success story that highlights how supportive, sustainable growth unfolds when we meet ourselves where we are.

We hope it resonates as you begin the year. 🌱🎶

🎶Music therapy is more than just listening to music — it’s the clinical use of sound, rhythm, and melody to support heal...
01/10/2026

🎶Music therapy is more than just listening to music — it’s the clinical use of sound, rhythm, and melody to support health and well-being.

Board-Certified Music Therapists use evidence-based techniques to address emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs. Sessions might include songwriting, instrument play, guided listening, or movement to music.

It’s where creativity meets science, and healing finds its rhythm.🎶

Sometimes healing happens not in the sound, but in the silence that follows.The pause between notes gives space for refl...
01/05/2026

Sometimes healing happens not in the sound, but in the silence that follows.

The pause between notes gives space for reflection, just as rest gives balance to rhythm.

Practicing stillness while listening — or simply noticing how a song makes you feel — can deepen your connection to the present moment.

Today, take a mindful listen to the music around you.

Happy New Year from Bay Area Music Therapy! 🎶Here’s your invitation to step into 2026 with intention:Pick a theme song f...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Bay Area Music Therapy!

🎶Here’s your invitation to step into 2026 with intention:

Pick a theme song for your year.
One that reminds you who you’re becoming.
One that helps you stay grounded, inspired, or brave.

As we close out the year, we want to celebrate one simple truth:Music helped us get through.Whether it was a song that h...
12/30/2025

As we close out the year, we want to celebrate one simple truth:
Music helped us get through.

Whether it was a song that held your sadness, a rhythm that grounded your body, or a melody that reminded you of hope — music has a way of meeting us exactly where we are.

Wishing you a peaceful transition into the New Year.

May your next chapter be full of healing moments, meaningful connections, and songs that speak to your heart. 🎶💛

As we ease out of the holiday rush, this is your reminder to slow down and check in with yourself. Music can be a powerf...
12/27/2025

As we ease out of the holiday rush, this is your reminder to slow down and check in with yourself.

Music can be a powerful reset — even just one song. Try choosing a track today that matches what you need:

✨ grounding
✨ joy
✨ energy
✨ calm

Let the music support your nervous system as you step into the last days of the year. đź’›

Merry Christmas from Bay Area Music Therapy! May today bring you moments of peace, joy, and connection. Whether it’s hum...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Bay Area Music Therapy!

May today bring you moments of peace, joy, and connection. Whether it’s humming along to your favorite carols, tapping a rhythm on the counter while you cook, or sharing a song with someone you love — may music bring warmth to your day.

Thank you for being part of our community. ❤️

Wishing you a gentle, musical, and meaningful Christmas.

Address

1007 W. College Avenue, #176
Santa Rosa, CA
95401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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+17075950995

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