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The Intersection Between Music and Medicine

NPR's Robert Siegel, host of All Things Considered, recently spoke with the director of the National Institutes of Health, Francis Collins, and Renee Fleming, world renowned soprano and Artistic Advisor at Large at the Kennedy Center ...

Turn up the Heat with Summer Music Events!

Summer is  (almost) here! If you are a parent you might be wondering, as I find myself doing right now, which is a busier month, December or June?! Between end of school year events, field ...

Drumming to De-Stress

Beating the Drum with the Chamber! On May 17th, Roman Music Therapy Services had the opportunity to host members of the Wakefield-Lynnfield Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking and...drumming! A free event for ...

I Have a Drum! Now What?

Why Music? A music therapist’s voice can be so important, especially when reaching out to populations that are not always able to respond and communicate by conventional means. Music has an impact on all areas of ...

Music Therapy and Military Populations

The History of Music Therapy in Military Populations The history of using music therapy to help post-combat veterans dates back to the days after World War I, when community musicians performed in military hospitals for ...

Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness month was launched by activists and individuals with autism, to counter the negative language and imagery associated with the disorder. Autism is considered a spectrum disorder, with the ...

Hospice and Palliative Care: How Can Music Therapy Help?

What is hospice care? Hospice care is a model for quality, compassionate care for people with a life-limiting illness or injury. It involves a team-oriented approach and includes expert medical care, pain management and emotional ...

Join Us at Our Open House April 8th

Have You Seen Our New Space? We are happily making music In Wakefield. Whether you followed our move from Melrose or have yet to see our new home, we are opening our doors on Saturday, ...

Federation for Children with Special Needs Convention

A resource for children with special needs and their families The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN), located in Boston with a satellite office in Western Massachusetts, is recognized state and nationwide as a ...

A Message From Our Founder

Founder’s Message I have always loved living in New England. I love seeing the snow coated trees glisten in the sun and the excitement the kids have when they hear those beloved New England words, ...