Therapeutic Music

Therapeutic Music has been found to have the following benefits:

Providing temporary relief from anxiety, fear, and pain
Reducing muscular tension,
Reducing stress and stabilizing blood pressure of the chronically ill
Augmenting pain management
Distracting from the present situation, altering the sense of time
Aiding mental focus for patients with dementia
Easing transition during the final weeks of life
Supporting vital signs of acute patients
Eliciting emotional catharsis of patient and family member, bridging communication and emotional connection between loved ones
Fostering a sense of well-being for patients and their loved ones

for more information, see MHTP website: http://www.mhtp.org/what-is-therapeutic-music/

Client Responses

"I had a lot on my mind and your music helped me forget my troubles. Your music takes me to another place... At night when I can’t sleep I am going to think about your music."

“I love music. It really soothes my nerves. I’m 94 years old and sometimes my nerves get rattled, but this music really soothes my nerves.”

--residents of a skilled nursing facility

"This was the highlight of my week. This gave me something to look forward to all week."

"That was my mom’s favorite song. She used to sing it. It helps me remember her as if she were right here. Your music takes me to another place and time, and that feels so good.."

--hospice patients living in their homes.

"That was my husband's his favorite song. It helps me remember him."

--a resident of a skilled nursing facility

A non-verbal client taps her fingers to the music with her eyes closed,

A client with dementia who usually has confused speech sings along to all four verses of a hymn or folk tune.

Another non-verbal client who sleeps 18+ hours a day awakens as the music plays and watches the harpist's hands intently, becoming increasingly more alert and engaged, while his loved one who cares for him settles in to a much needed, relaxed nap beside him.

An agitated patient ceases crying out every few moments and begins to watch and listen intently. Then later in the music session, she dozes off while listening to the live harp music. Her loved one who cares for her enjoys the time of relaxed, closeness sitting together.

2019-2020 Therapeutic Music Rates

Sessions are 45 minutes.
$165/ per private therapeutic music session in your location in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware counties.

Special Events

We customize music for your event and will play any musical style from jazz to world music, pop, folk, or classical. We will create an elegant and relaxing environment, through live music, for you and your guests.

Specializing in events such as: Memorial services, private parties, gallery or store openings, fund-raising events, outdoor and indoor events, etc.

2019-2020 Special Event Rates:

Up to 2 hours:
$300 flat rate solo harp only
$500 flute and harp

About Lynn

lynn with harp Lynn grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and then earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997. She completed her Master’s degree in Theological Studies from Palmer Seminary in 2007. In 2008-2010 Lynn trained at Einstein Hospital in North Philadelphia as an Interfaith Chaplain Intern and Resident. In 2013, after several years working as an interfaith hospice chaplain, Lynn graduated from Music for Healing and Transition Program, certified in voice and harp. Lynn is currently a freelance therapeutic harpist in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.