September 2021

A rare, original 1932 Chippendale Steinway Grand M Piano, restored to its historical accuracy and beauty by Lindeblad Piano Restoration has been donated to We Are All Music Foundation by the Nelson Family of Englewood, NJ. Lindeblad Piano Restoration kindly donated their expert craftsmanship and over 300 hours to restore this rare piano to its meticulous historical accuracy and beauty. Comparable modern Chippendale Steinway grand pianos are...

Tune-in to see how WAAM is working with corporations to change the narrative on the role of the arts in creating positive social change. In this conversation it becomes clear that by working together, corporations and nonprofits are capable of achieving so much more… especially through the Power of Music!...

ABSTRACT: This scoping review analyzed research about how music activities may affect participants' health and well-being. Primary outcomes were measures of health (including symptoms and health behaviors) and well-being. Secondary measures included a range of psychosocial processes such as arousal, mood, social connection, physical activation or relaxation, cognitive functions, and identity. Diverse music activities were considered: receptive and intentional music listening; sharing music; instrument playing; group...

ABSTRACT: From the article: Research shows that systemic oppression negatively affects health outcomes for marginalized people (Baines, 2016; Williams & Cooper, 2020). Much of music therapy research, pedagogy, and practice has covertly and overtly participated in systemic oppression through embracing Eurocentric traditions that promote white supremacy. Anti-oppressive music therapy (AOMT) is a general theory that offers pathways forward in music therapy to dismantle systemic oppression and celebrate...