MUSIC & MEMORY® Certification Training
Transform Lives with Personalized Music: Become a Music & Memory Certified Care Provider
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 guides staff through a field-tested process for launching a personalized music program that enhances quality of life. Offered live and on demand, the 2-hour training equips staff and volunteers with the tools to confidently integrate favorite music into daily care routines, achieving specific therapeutic outcomes and maximizing well-being. Whether you’re working in a long-term care facility, hospital, hospice, or community setting, you’ll learn best practices for using music to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote connection among those you care for, including how to:
• Set up and manage personalized music playlists
• Choose the right equipment (MP3s, streaming, voice-activated devices)
• Build individualized playlists that spark memories
• Offer music strategically to support daily activities
• Track the impact of music on cognition and well-being
• Implement hygiene and storage protocols
• Scale your program to benefit an entire 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
Flexible Pricing to Fit Your Needs
Our tiered pricing makes it easy for organizations of any size to get started. The one-time fee covers initial certification training for your team, providing the guidance you need to launch a successful personalized music program. After the first year, annual membership is available for $200 per site or department and includes continued training access, updated resources, and ongoing support.
• Small Organization: $599 – Up to 5 trainees per year – Ideal for small organizations or community sites with limited onboarding needs.
• Standard Organization: $699 – Up to 10 trainees per year – Ideal for organizations planning to train a moderate-sized team.
• Large Organization: $999 – Unlimited trainees per year – Ideal for larger facilities, multi-department settings, or programs with ongoing volunteer participation.
Hospitals: $800 per department
Annual Renewal: $200 per organization or hospital department.
To learn about grant funding opportunities for Music & Memory programs, click here.