Community & Group Engagement
In-person music therapy and therapeutic music lessons in Findlay, Toledo, and Northwest Ohio, and virtually across the United States.
Creating meaningful, music-based experiences that foster connection, participation, and inclusion.
Music has a unique way of bringing people together.
We think the best moments happen when people are simply experiencing music together.
One person starts drumming, someone else joins in singing, another participant relaxes while listening to a familiar song, and suddenly the whole room is sharing in the experience in their own unique way.
Our community music therapy programs are designed to support participation, creativity, self-expression, relationship building, and shared musical experiences in schools, behavioral health programs, hospice organizations, treatment centers, recreation programs, community spaces, and beyond.
What music brings to your space.
A room suddenly fills with music, singing, laughter, movement, and connection.
Participants begin encouraging one another, requesting favorite songs, expressing themselves more freely, and feeling proud to contribute in their own way.
Music creates opportunities for people to feel included, creative, relaxed, energized, and genuinely excited to participate.
Over time, these shared experiences can help build confidence, stronger relationships, and feel-good memories people continue talking about long after the session ends.
Why Heartstring Melodies?
We use music to create a structure where everyone has a way to participate, regardless of communication style, ability, or comfort level.
That’s what makes connection happen naturally.
We create music based experiences that are adapted to the people in the room, balancing structure with flexibility so participants feel supported, included, and engaged.
Who this type of therapy is for:
◆ Schools
◆ Families
◆ Mental health centers
◆ Nursing homes
◆ Hospice
◆ Community organizations
◆ Caregiver and family groups
◆ Youth groups
◆ Groups needing connection and engagement
◆ Organizations wanting creative, meaningful programming
◆ And more!
Music therapy for recovery and quality of life may include personally meaningful or familiar songs, singing, instrument play, relaxation, movement, music listening, songwriting, reminiscence, or shared music making.
Sessions are adapted to each person’s needs and can focus on comfort, connection, memory, expression, or emotional support.
Book a FREE 15 minute consultation and find a place where connection feels easier.
Meet the Clinicians
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Amy Foley, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Lorna Spar, LPMT, MT-BC
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Jaclyn Hotaling-O’Neill, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC
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Haley Smith, LPMT, MT-BC