Build confidence, communication, and connection through music.
Music therapy and therapeutic music lessons for kids, adults, families, and groups, and communities who want to connect, express themselves, build skills, and grow through music.
NO MUSIC EXPERIENCE NEEDED
In-person throughout Northwest Ohio + virtually across the United States.
Music can reach us when words don’t.
It can help us express emotions, connect with others, learn new skills, build confidence, and navigate change, at any age or stage of life.
Music therapy and therapeutic music lessons build on those experiences in intentional and personalized ways through music, singing, songwriting, movement, instrument play, and shared music experiences.
Enriching lives through music since 2014
Testimonials
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“Music therapy has been the best experience I could ever ask for for my autistic son. He’s hitting all of his milestones. When life events happened, like losing our dog, he was able to process grief through music. It even helped me learn how to better communicate with him based on the music he connects to. That is something nobody else could ever give me.”
- Parent of a child in music therapy
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“Watching our students go from struggling to engage to smiling, participating, and fully immersed has been transformational. For some, music becomes their voice. For others, it becomes a bridge to connection, regulation, and confidence.”
- Education professional
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“Music therapy has supported our patients through anxiety, restlessness, and end of life transitions. Families share that sessions bring peace, meaningful memories, and a calming presence during difficult times.”
- Hospice care partner
What Music Therapy Can Support
✨ Communication & self-expression
✨ Confidence & creativity
✨ Emotional wellness & coping skills
✨ Focus, cognition, and life skills
✨ Rehabilitation & quality of life
✨ Participation, relationships, and community engagement
Start with a free 15 minute consultation to explore our services!
What Music-Centered Support Can Look Like
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More moments where someone joins in, lights up, requests a favorite song, tries something new, or feels proud to participate.
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Personalized by licensed, board certified music therapists. Sessions are thoughtfully adapted to each participant’s strengths, interests, communication style, goals, and support needs.
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Small moments often lead to meaningful growth. Over time, those moments can grow into more confidence, joy, and skills that carry beyond session.
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You show up, and we create a plan tailored to you. No pressure, just freedom to explore something different.
Sometimes people are looking for…
◆ A way for their child to build confidence without everything feeling like hard work or pressure.
◆ More moments where communication, participation, or connection feel easier and more natural.
◆ Support that helps someone feel more like themselves again after illness, burnout, life changes, or difficult seasons.
◆ A creative outlet where emotions, thoughts, and experiences can be expressed without needing to find the “right” words first.
◆ Opportunities to build life skills, coping skills, focus, social interaction, or emotional expression in ways that are genuinely fun.
◆ More moments of joy like hearing a loved one sing along to a familiar song, watching a group light up while playing music together, or finally finding an experience your child genuinely looks forward to each week.
Why music therapy works!
Music gives people something to experience together.
Sometimes that looks like laughing through a song, relaxing during music listening, writing lyrics that finally say what someone’s been feeling.
People engage differently when music is involved.
Songwriting sparks conversation. Improvisation creates confidence. Singing together builds connection. Recreating music brings comfort, memories, creativity, and participation naturally.
Sessions are built around the people.
Their favorite music. Their personality. Their pace. Their interests. Their goals. Their strengths. We’re creating experiences around the person in front of us.
Some of the best moments are the ones nobody planned for.
The spontaneous singing. The eye contact during a shared song. The participant who suddenly wants another turn. The family member saying, “I haven’t seen them this engaged in a long time.”
Creative support that is personalized, encouraging, and fun.
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Free 15-Minute Consult
We’ll talk about our services, your goals, and what meaningful growth could look like for you, your family, or your group.
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Real Change + Early Wins
More participation. More confidence. More expression. More joy. More moments where someone feels comfortable being themselves and excited to come back again next week.
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Licenced and Board-Certified Music Therapists
Experiences are thoughtfully adapted around preferred music, communication styles, sensory needs, strengths, personalities, and support goals.
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Individuals + Groups
Support for individuals of all ages, families, and groups in schools, care centers, hospice organizations, community programs, agencies, group homes, and more.
Hey! We’re really glad you found your way here.
We’re the team at Heartstring Melodies, licensed, board certified music therapists working with children, adults, and groups across Northwest Ohio and beyond.
We’ve seen how powerful it can be when someone feels truly engaged, supported, and able to express themselves through music in their own unique way.
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
Common questions you might be thinking:
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This goes beyond talking. It gives you a way to express, feel, and grow in the moment, when words don’t always come easy.
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Not at all. This is about connection, not performance. (Although, you should like music!)
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You don’t have to. That’s what we’re here for, facilitating every session with you, your child or your group in mind.
Openings available in-person in Northwest Ohio and virtually across the US.
We keep a limited number of spots so each person or group gets the time, attention, and support they deserve.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation.
We’ll discuss what we offer, your goals for yourself, your family or your group and help you figure out the best place to start!
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