James C. Riley, MM, MT-BC
I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), with a Master’s degree and additional NICU-MT training who engages in field research and leading local, regional, and national presentations. I am also an active member of the Florida
Must See Documentary – Alive Inside
ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have
Tis the Season…
During this holiday season, as we approach the end of yet another year, we pause to reflect on what you have accomplished through Music Sweet Music (MSM) in 2014. You, through your generosity and thoughtfulness,
Music Therapy Improves Behavior in Children with Autism
Weekly music therapy sessions can have a positive effect on behavior in children with autism, reports a paper in Pertanika Journal. In a study of 41 children, improvements were seen particularly in inattentive behaviors over
Music Therapy Reduces Depression in Children and Adolescents
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered that music therapy reduces depression in children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems according to a new study released by Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland. In the largest
Music…Sweet Music donates guitar to school in Haiti
MSM music therapist Jennifer Miller recently returned from a trip to Haiti where she performed her "music as medicine" magic and presented a guitar on behalf of Music Sweet Music to Walmy and Makesnel Ulysse of
MSM “Music as Medicine” Studio
Did you know that Music Sweet Music has a "Music as Medicine" therapy studio at our offices in South Pasadena? We are gearing up to provide even more therapy sessions from the studio for low
Summer 2014 Newsletter
Music Sweet Music's Summer newsletter was delivered to the post office today. You should be receiving your copy in the next three days or so. If you don't receive your copy, it probably means we
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