Bring MUSIC & MEMORY® to Your Organization
Discover how personalized music can reconnect individuals with dementia and other cognitive or physical challenges to the world around them. MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Training gives you the tools to bring joy, comfort, and engagement to those in your care.
To speak with a representative, please call 1 (518) 291-8935, email info@musicandmemory.org, or click here to book an appointment.
What You'll Learn in MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Training
Music & Memory training is available as a 2-hour on-demand course or a live online session. Both formats guide staff and volunteers through a field-tested process for launching and sustaining a personalized music program that enhances quality of life for older adults. Attendees will learn to:
- Set up and manage equipment
- Build individualized playlists that spark memories
- Use music strategically to support daily activities and transitions
- Track the impact of music on cognition, behavior, and well-being
- Scale the program to benefit an entire unit or organization
For more details on our training, download our training guide.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Personalized Music
Research shows that personalized music taps deep into long-held memories, offering transformative benefits such as:
• Improved Nutrition and Hydration: Familiar music helps participants recognize food, follow cues, and relax during meals.
• Reduced Agitation and Anxiety: Music provides a calming focus, reducing confusion and overwhelming feelings.
• Chronic Pain Relief: Music releases pleasure-inducing chemicals in the brain, distracting from pain.
• Better Sleep: Music relaxes muscles, reduces anxiety, and brings comfort through positive memories.
• Enhanced Mood and Social Interaction: Music evokes joy, fostering connections and boosting self-confidence.
“Music & Memory will impact so many lives in such a profound way!”
~ Mary Brinkley, Executive Director, Leading Age Oklahoma
Success Stories: How Music Changes Lives
"Despite the enormous sums of money spent on mood- and behavior-altering medications that are often not particularly effective, nothing compares to personalized music when it comes to improving quality of life."
- Tony Lewis, Former President and CEO, Cobble Hill LifeCare, Brooklyn, NY
"This program brings our residents back to life. It's a gift to see them reconnect with themselves and others."
- Jed Levine, Executive Director, CaringKind NYC
Pricing to Fit Your Needs
One-time certification fee includes training, implementation toolkit, and one year of support:
Small — $599: up to 5 trainees
Standard — $699: up to 10 trainees
Large — $999: unlimited trainees
Hospitals — $800 per department
Optional after year one: Annual membership ($200 per site/department) for continued access to training and support.
Equipment Kits Available: $30 per kit. Includes wireless headphones with built-in MP3 player (microSD), microSD card, and microSD card reader. MP3s not included.
To learn about grant funding opportunities for Music & Memory programs, click here.
Ready to Transform Lives with Music?
Submit your request today—our team will guide you through the next steps.