Opening Welcome

Greetings from ARTA’s Executive Director and CEO – Daniel Mulloy

Tuesday, February 16
9:45 -am – 11:15

Jennifer Buchanan

Jennifer, who will be joining us from Calgary, provides practical strategies grounded in global research that help foster personal and community well-being.

Jennifer’s company JB Music Therapy has been instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada for almost 30 years and has been thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by the Chamber of Commerce.

As an author of two award-winning books, Tune In and Wellness Incorporated, she has appeared as a guest on numerous news and current affairs programs.

TUNE IN – Why Music Improves Mood, Memory and Motivation 

As the world becomes more complex, society continues to seek new ways to feel more connected. In so many ways music provides the opportunity to build that bridge. At the simplest level music adds meaning to moments. And, at a more complex level, music impacts brain function and human behaviour by reducing stress, pain and symptoms of depression.  In addition, music improves mood, memory and motivation. Based on her book of the same title, Tune In,  Jennifer will demonstrate that when we experience the right music, in the right way, transformation can and does happen … one simple, yet powerful, note at a time.

You may want to purchase Jennifer’s book as a supplemental resource