It’s World Music Therapy Week!

Celebrating the Power of Music | April 10–15, 2025

At the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), we believe in the power of music to heal, connect, and transform lives—and this week, we’re proud to join a global celebration of that belief.


World Music Therapy Week (April 10–15) is a time to recognize the incredible work of music therapists around the world and to raise awareness about how music can support physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Whether it’s helping someone reconnect with a lost memory, manage pain, or find calm during a difficult moment, music therapy makes a difference every day.


This year’s theme from the World Federation of Music Therapy is “Meaningful Moments in Music Therapy”—and at IMNF, we see those moments unfold in our sessions, research, and training programs all the time. From personalized playlists that spark joy for individuals living with dementia to music-based interventions that support recovery from stroke or brain injury, music is a powerful force in our clinical work.


We encourage you to join us in celebrating: Share a story or memory of music’s impact:

  • Explore the WFMT Photo Competition
  • Use your voice on social media with hashtags like #WorldMusicTherapyWeek and #HealingThroughMusic


To all of our fellow therapists, caregivers, researchers, and advocates—thank you for your dedication to this meaningful work. Let’s keep making music matter.


Learn more about our work at  www.imnf.org
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October 24, 2025
NYU’s Dr. Pablo Ripollés joins the Music Has Power® Symposium to examine how music engages reward and memory systems - and how these mechanisms translate to health and well-being.
October 24, 2025
On November 8, IMNF’s Dr. Tomaino joins WMI’s “Sacred Sounds of Healing” panel, examining how evidence and tradition inform sound’s impact on health. Free registration.
September 1, 2025
On Thursday, September 4, 2025, Dr. Concetta Tomaino will present to the Adult Support Group of the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming’s Circle of Friends program. Her talk will focus on the healing power of music and its role in supporting individuals and families living with epilepsy. Learn more about the Circle of Friends support groups here.
August 11, 2025
IMNF Executive Director Dr. Concetta Tomaino will present “Music and the Brain” at the Project Lifesaver 2025 Annual Conference, sharing how music impacts cognitive, physical, and emotional function for those living with neurological challenges.
July 31, 2025
IMNF’s Director of Programming, Justin Russo, joins Shaping the Future of Aging to discuss how personalized music can support cognitive and emotional well-being in dementia care and other neurologic conditions.
July 29, 2025
Maejor will be honored at the 2025 Music Has Power® Awards for his visionary work at the intersection of music, healing, and innovation. Join us in celebrating his global impact and commitment to advancing the therapeutic potential of sound.
July 28, 2025
Celebrating three decades of music-driven healing, research, and education, the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function marks 30 years of transforming lives through therapeutic music.
July 23, 2025
Receive 10% off an annual subscription to Spiritune—a music-based app designed to support emotional regulation, focus, and well-being. Use code imnf10 at checkout.
July 18, 2025
Be part of an event that blends science, wellness, and celebration - learn from leaders in music & brain health and support IMNF’s work advancing the healing power of music.
July 16, 2025
Discover how music can regulate the nervous system and support healing in a new Westchester Magazine feature on IMNF Executive Director Dr. Concetta Tomaino. Learn how IMNF continues to lead in clinical music therapy.