Feedback from people who have experienced music therapy through Music Makes Connections

Music Therapy in Elder Care Settings:

"Matthew is not simply another entertainer, although he sings & plays the guitar beautifully and even plays the piano - he gently fosters conversation, interaction, and singing within and amongst those present.  Thereby, elevating the whole hour into a truly meaningful experience - over and beyond being merely entertained for an hour.   While I was there, I experienced Matthew indirectly helping those present adjust more deeply to their circumstances, build a sense of community amongst the group, help them to grieve and reconcile any recent losses as well as recognize & celebrate the current & past positiveness of their own lives. 

Activity helps my father fill time and offer him a distraction - but it doesn't foster meaningfulness.  He needs deeper human interaction for that--like most of us.  While he gets this with me and when he comes home on Sundays, he voices wanting to connect better with his peers ...  [though] he lacks the confidence and clarity to initiate such interaction.  I think Matthew's music therapy could help everyone make these connections - meaningful connections that could transcend beyond the hour that he is there." 

~ Kim


Music Therapy for People with Developmental Disorders:

"The combination of music and art therapy has really helped [my daughter] to speak more outside of the sessions with the family."   "It is really exciting to hear her sing again.  She has not done that for a very long time." 

~ Stacey

Music Therapy for People with Sensory Processing Disorders

" [my son] absolutely adored Matthew and he thoroughly enjoyed the music.”

~ Mandy

Music Therapy for Stroke Victims


"We anticipate our sessions, they provide opportunities for growth in ways that only music can accomplish.  We love the music that fills our house with joy.  We have thoroughly enjoyed all of our sessions and look forward to more"

~ Terrie (stroke victim) and Megan (daughter)


Music Therapy for Cochlear Implant Recipients


"This music therapy has help me so much with my cochlear implant and be able to hear things I've never heard before.  I have improved so much.  I've had this implant of mine for 13 years now, and last year, or since I've worked with Dr. Strickland and Matthew, I'm just in awe of what I can hear and what I missed!!  Good gravy.."

~ Laura