The Healing Power of Music


About Our Center

The Center for Music and Medicine is a network of initiatives taking place across The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Our work spans research, clinical care and education and encompass a dual mission: making music and rhythm an integral part of neurological illness treatment and improving the health of musicians worldwide.

Our Mission

Developing music- and rhythm-based therapies that improve patients' quality of life and address symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, autism and other conditions.

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Discovering and treating the underlying causes of health issues affecting musicians.

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Developing musical activities for the personal and professional training and development of healthcare providers at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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