LifeMusic Competitors

Founded in 2007 by Yasmine White, MT-BC, Voices Together is a 501(c)3 statewide organization serving individuals across North Carolina. Board-certified and trained in our method, Voices Music Therapists facilitate our program for children, teens, and adults with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental health conditions, and complex medical needs. The efficacy of our model has been studied and affirmed through a 3-year research partnership with Duke University that resulted in published articles in academic journals. Voices Together uses the Voices Music Therapy (VMT) model to give individuals the tools they need to transform their own lives. Our program model offers individuals the support and tools to explore who they are, what they need, and how they want to communicate. We offer them the skills to self-manage emotions, problem-solve, and build confidence. These skills are transformative and critical to their success in school, work, and their communities. Voices Music Therapy (VMT) is a research-based, curriculum-informed music therapy model that helps individuals build critical life skills in new ways to gain independence, agency, and fulfillment in their lives. VMT is a non-directive model with an embedded Self-Efficacy Developmental Curriculum that addresses three core challenges of people who are neurodivergent or have related disabilities: (1) communication, (2) social/emotional learning, and (3) self-advocacy. Many of the individuals we serve are triple-marginalized; in addition to their diagnoses, many are people of color and classified as Low-to-Moderate Income. Since 2007, Voices Together has filled a critical gap, providing Voices Music Therapy (VMT) that these individuals need and often can’t afford.

Musicians Without Borders is a leader in using the power of music for peacebuilding and social change. For over 20 years, we’ve worked with people and communities affected by war, conflict and displacement around the world. Musicians Without Borders started as a group of socially engaged musicians in the Netherlands, bringing music performances, workshops, and instruments to refugee camps. Nowadays, we’re active in Central America, East Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Music empowers, creates connection, and strengthens empathy. We work to inspire and support musicians everywhere to use the power of music to create positive change in their communities. In collaboration with local musicians and organizations, we bring music to people and places affected by war, conflict, and displacement.

Music & Memory started with the understanding that music is deeply rooted in our conscious and unconscious brains. As powerful as that idea is, it becomes even more important if the functioning of the brain is deteriorating, as occurs in dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other types of cognitive loss. But favorite music can awaken the brain and with it, the rich trove of memories that are associated with familiar songs or beloved pieces. Our approach is simple and effective: We train care professionals how to set up personalized music playlists for those in their care using inexpensive mp3 players. These music favorites tap deep memories not lost to dementia and can bring listeners back to life, enabling them to feel like themselves again, to converse, socialize, and stay present. By providing access and education, and by creating a network of Music & Memory certified organization, our goal is to make this form of personalized therapeutic music a standard of care throughout the healthcare industry.