Power of Music as a Wellness Modality Jim Waddle & Roberta Schultz Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition – Trained Facilitators August 8, 2017

Three Types of Commonly-Known Music Making Traditional – Mastery of a Musical Instrument Music Therapy – Treatment of Recreational – Creativity and Enjoyment

Recreational Music Making (RMM) Three key approaches Active music making - achievement is measured in the joy of participating and the bio-psychosocial benefits realized by the individual Transcendent participation - activities in which the subject listens to and participates in a facilitated program Purposeful listening - the process of playing specific live or recorded music for an individual or group

HealthRHYTHMS An evidence-based group empowerment drumming program A cost-effective strategy for: 1.clinical outcome-based programs for individuals facing challenges of many common diseases 2.Employees wellness initiatives 3.Building cohesive and supportive teams

HealthRHYTHMS Stress Management Strengthened Immune System Nurturing, Camaraderie, Non-Verbal Expression and Bonding Spiritual Connection Exercise

Who Innovated the Programs? Barry Bittman MD – neurologist, author, international speaker, researcher, inventor, healthcare innovator, and CEO Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute

Benefits of Clavinova Connection and HealthRHYTHMS Strengthens the Immune System – Natural Killer (NK) cell activity was significantly boosted in subjects who participated in the keyboard program and who drummed, compared to controls Builds camaraderie – Just one session of recreational music making promoted identifiable and meaningful connections

Benefits of Clavinova Connection and HealthRHYTHMS Improves Mood States – Participants reported that the program produced far more favorable effects, when compared with antidepressants, or mood-stabilizing drugs Reduces Stress – RMM reverses the biological responses at the DNA level that can lead to the development of a host of common diseases. Research showed 19 of 45 genes reversed when individuals engaged in Clavinova Connection in

Benefits of Clavinova Connection and HealthRHYTHMS contrast to 6 of 45 genes reversed when individuals relaxed and read newspapers and/ or magazines Saves Money – The study of HealthRHYTHMS conducted in a long term care facility resulted in projected cost savings averaging $89,100 per year at a typical 100-bed long term care facility. Increases Workforce Stability – low turnover

What is Unique About the Programs? Trained facilitators: 1. Guide rather than lead 2. Builds bonds that strengthen progressively 3. Empowers individuals to make meaningful changes in their lives

Where are programs offered? In multiple settings in the U.S. In Ohio/Kentucky – senior centers, retirement communities, universities, hospitals, adult day centers, drug & alcohol treatments centers, assisted living, nursing homes, child & adolescent psychiatry, culturally diverse groups, developmentally disabled individuals, law firms, and caregivers

Data Collection Offer six week programs Administer pre/post surveys Data gathering Dissemination Currently 3 research studies being conducted in partnership with the University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition Nation’s first successful community-wide recreational music-making and wellness coalition 80 diverse member organizations – Aging, disability community, mental health & substance abuse, physicians, musicians, hospitals, non-profits, and universities from cities in 6 states and Switzerland

Cincinnati Music & Wellness Coalition Mission is to promote a culture of wellness through evidence-based recreational music making wellness programs A program of Global Music & Wellness (501 (c) (3) non-profit

HealthRHYTHMS Facilitator Training 2 day training Next training on August 14 & 15 in Cincinnati Contact Arlene de Silva for details – arlene@musicandwellness.net or 513-315-7393

Resources Arlene de Silva CEO Global Music & Wellness 513-315-7393 or arlene@musicandwellness.net www.musicandwellness.net www.yamahainstitute.org www.remo.com/healthRHYTHMS

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