Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare

"Music has Power"" by Concetta Tomaino is a ""must read"" for anyone interested in the power of music to help and heal. It offers a compendium of practical guidance on the application of music-based interventions for a variety of clinical scenarios, all rendered with care and compassion. The book's marvelously crafted content is of equal interest to novice, long time practitioner or to those simply eager to better understand music as perhaps the most human and powerful forms of creative expression. -- Jeremy Nobel, MD, MPH Founder, The Foundation for Art & Healing Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Harvard Chan School of Public Health This deeply inspirational book is an important one, for it chronicles not only the fundamental healing power of music, but also highlights the miraculous accomplishments of Connie Tomaino. She is a hero. Her work has transformed the lives and hearts of many beautiful souls and will continue to do so for a long time. There is great wisdom in these pages. -- Michael Feinstein Dr. Connie Tomaino's lifelong dedication to improving the lives of so many through her pioneering research and absolute commitment to expanding and strengthening the connection between music and medicine shines through. This book is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the transformational power of music, and the remarkable benefits of music therapy. -- Robin Strongin, Strongin Salon Connie Tomaino is a visionary and leader in the field of music therapy, and here she shares her vast knowledge and clinical experiences with the rest of us in this compelling book. From senior care facilities, to drum circles, rehabilitation, and personal wellness, Music Has Power provides an overview of best practices and the latest knowledge on the therapeutic potential of music. - Daniel Levitin, Ph.D, Neuroscientist and author of the New York Times bestsellers, This Is Your Brain On Music and Successful Aging."