Stories from the Heart of the Music
Welcome to the Music Heals blog — a space where we share powerful stories, reflections, and updates from our work bringing live music to some of the world’s most isolated places. From behind-the-scenes moments in hospitals and prisons to international music residencies and student spotlights, this blog captures how music connects, heals, and inspires. Whether you’re a supporter, artist, or new to our mission, these stories will move you.
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Reflections from PMHU’s Kenya Residency From July 2–10, 2025, Project: Music Heals Us embarked on a transformative journey to Kenya — one that reminded us why music, at its core, [...]
Dear Friends, Like hundreds of arts organizations across the country, Project: Music Heals Us has been impacted by the recent change in funding priorities at the National Endowment for the [...]
What does dignity sound like? This summer, Project: Music Heals Us asked that question across three powerful Music for the Future residencies: at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, the [...]
From the Vital Sounds Initiative, PMHU— There are moments in this work that remind you—quietly, without performance—what it means to be in connection with other people. Last week, one of [...]
In late October, Project: Music Heals Us brought its Music for the Future program to the Multi-dimensional Anti-recidivism Partnership (MAP) Program in San Bernardino, California — a collaborative re-entry program [...]
Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time when we pause to honor those living with breast cancer, remember those who we have lost [...]
We are thrilled to share that — thanks to our incredible community of supporters — we’ve met the $25,000 match challenge from The Tow Foundation! Your generosity has not only [...]