Sound Stage

In today’s world, music transcends entertainment—it is a lifeline for many. Recognizing the therapeutic potential of music in mental health, We Are All Music (WAAM) and Sounds of Saving (SoS) have joined forces in a powerful collaboration aimed at understanding how music can help prevent suicide and support individuals struggling with their mental health. Understanding the Role of Music in Mental Health Music has long been seen as...

Mental Health Advocate, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels (from Run-DMC), to headline and amplify WAAM’s mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through the power of music.   The We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM), in collaboration with Wells Fargo Advisors and with support from Amazon Music, Peter & Jillian Muller and other sponsors, proudly announces the inaugural "Power Of Music" Benefit Concert on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at The...

https://weareallmusic.org/using-music-to-help-unlock-alzheimers-patients-memories/In reflecting on Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month (June), we at WAAM are excited by the research being done on the modality of music therapy as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.    Based on the studies we highlight in our Music Impact Research Center (MIRC), there is mounting evidence that music can help alleviate emotional, psychological, and cognitive symptoms and support quality of life for people...

Some people say they were “born to rock”—and as it turns out, that may not be hyperbole. According to this article featured on WAAM’s Music Impact Research Center (MIRC), “infants as young as 2 days old can process pitch and tell if a series of notes are rising or falling in scale. And it is now known they have rhythm, too.” The article describes a study using rock...

WAAM is proud to announce its expanded partnership with Sweetwater, the No. 1 online retailer for music makers, in a joint effort to support our grant-giving and research efforts, particularly in the area of suicide prevention. This collaboration comes at a crucial time, coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Month in May, underscoring both organizations' commitment to addressing mental health and education initiatives using innovative approaches. An inaugural donor...

By: WAAM’s Music Impact Research Team In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we looked to WAAM’s Music Impact Research Center, our trusted repository of leading, timely, and actionable research on how music touches our lives and has the power to combat many of the challenges we face in today’s world, to highlight some of the ways that music can support mental health. Through our research, we found...

WAAM's Kiosk Initiative Hits the Streets! We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) is turning up the volume with our newest initiative that's hitting kiosks across the country. For years WAAM has been a thought leader in music philanthropy; investing in research and data-driven programs that advance music's positive impact on mental & physical health, social-emotional learning, and socio-economic success. With our latest kiosk initiative, we are more...

Research on the impact of music interventions on quality of life shows significant improvements in mental health and smaller improvements in physical health. The article summarizes intervention techniques from music therapy and specifically focuses on the benefits of listening to music, learning or playing an instrument, and singing (with the last one having the added benefit of improving lung function)....

The We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) celebrates another round of grants to best-in-class music nonprofits improving lives through the power of music.  Thanks to our WAAM community of donors and sponsors, we’ve now granted a half-million dollars to organizations making a tangible impact on critical life stage development and  challenges across the country through innovative, effective, and vitally important work. After school music programs among disadvantaged youth...

In the spirit of love and unity, We Are All Music Foundation (WAAM) embarked on a heartwarming journey this Valentine's Day, inviting music enthusiasts and artists from all walks of life to collaborate in curating a playlist that celebrates the many facets of love.  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1p9fSsw3BtEgtKLnYGMoYM?si=34afe07b90e444e1 From tender ballads to empowering anthems of self-love and solidarity, our interactive playlist aimed to encapsulate the diverse range of emotions that define...