JB Music Therapy

11/01/2026

Have you ever received cancer treatment?

Researchers at the University of Calgary, in collaboration with JB Music Therapy, are looking for people who are currently receiving or have previously received cancer treatment to participate in the Wellplayed Oncology Study.

✨️ Interested in learning more or participating?
👉️ Email [email protected] or complete the form: https://survey.ucalgary.ca/jfe/form/SV_e9h7Wr55RdLC8DQ

Wellplayed is a digital platform featuring guided, music therapy-informed exercises that help you explore the music that matters to you through reflection, mood awareness, meaningful songs, journaling and music discovery.

Participation is fully remote and flexible and involves:
👉️ Using Wellplayed for approximately 3 weeks on a smartphone, tablet or computer
👉️ Completing questionnaires at three time points
👉️ An optional short interview

Some participants will receive access to Wellplayed right away, while others will receive access after a short waiting period. After completing the study, all participants will receive complimentary access to Wellplayed for one year as a thank-you for participating.

This study has been approved by the Health Research Ethics Board of Alberta (HREBA.CC-26-0035).

10/27/2026

Evidence-based practice in action! 📊🎵

We are proud to share that recent clinical research published in Australian Critical Care examined weekly music therapy sessions delivered by JB Music Therapy across four Calgary intensive care units.

The findings showed that music therapy was highly acceptable and feasible from the perspectives of patients, families, and healthcare providers.

A special thank you to Dr. Rena Far, Theresa Nguyen, Tova Léveillé and Dr. Stephanie Plamondon for their work in bringing forward this important study. We are grateful to take part in contributing this work to a growing body of research in critical care.

📄Read the full study here: https://www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S1036-7314(26)00125-6/fulltext

10/23/2026

A Wellplayed update, and a thank-you 💛

To everyone who joined our free trial: thank you. Your feedback is shaping Wellplayed 1.0 more than you know. A reminder that the free trial ends on October 26 - https://zurl.co/dZmuJ or in bio.

A few things we’re excited about!

🎶 Wellplayed accounts are now open, and our community is growing.
🔬 Our oncology feasibility study begins this month, exploring whether Wellplayed is usable and helpful for people living with cancer.
🎉 We’re officially launching at the Canada HealthTech Innovation Symposium, November 4–5, as part of JB Music Therapy’s 35th anniversary. Come find us at our booth, and yes, there will be treats!

Thank you for helping us help people going through a health change, and those who support them, use music better. 🎵

10/19/2026

Our team is growing! 🥁As our music therapy services and programs continue to expand, we are thrilled to welcome these passionate new team members into our community.

Thank you for being here Aaron, Alison, Blessy, and Abbie. We are so lucky to have your care and experience at JB Music Therapy. ❤️

To meet the full team, tap the link in our bio!

10/14/2026

Think of a song that takes you right back to a moment in your life.

Or one you reach for when life gets a little complicated.

Music is already part of our lives. But what else might be possible if we explored it with greater intention?

That's why we created Wellplayed.

Wellplayed is a new music therapy-informed platform where you can explore guided exercises, journal about the music and memories that matter to you, create playlists inspired by your moods, and discover music you might never have considered before.

And now, Wellplayed is HERE!

We would LOVE for you to explore what we've created.
Your first month is FREE. No credit card required.

🎵 Start exploring today:
https://jbmusictherapy.com/wellplayed-app/

Your music matters. Let's discover what else it can do.

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10/11/2026

Every day, we are reminded of how much music can mean to someone. Thank you to Calgary Health Foundation and its donors for making these moments possible, and for sharing a glimpse into this work on World Mental Health Day.

10/10/2026

Every song has a story, and so does Wellplayed ❤ Thank you to Beyond the Studio for inviting Jennifer Buchanan, Music Therapist to share a little about our journey and why we believe there is so much more to discover in the music that matters to us. Visit their podcast at: https://beyondthestudio.ca/podcast

We loved speaking with Jennifer Buchanan from JB Music Therapy about Well Played. 🎶

Drop your thoughts in the comments too!

09/30/2026

Today, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. In the weeks surrounding this day, we take additional time to reflect upon the devastating and ongoing impact of residential schools on Indigenous families in Canada. This day reminds each of us to acknowledge our ongoing role in reconciliation, seek education opportunities, and amplify Indigenous voices in our community.

Here are a few opportunities to become involved in Calgary this week:

🧡 Read the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action

🧡 Engage with art, music, stories, and media highlighting Indigenous perspectives

🧡 Attend an event in the city. For example, the “Speak Up!” exhibit at Studio Bell () features Indigenous artists who have used their music to share, preserve, and celebrate their culture. Admission is free between 10:00am - 5:00pm on September 30th.



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09/29/2026

This September, JB Music Therapy was proud to celebrate its 35th anniversary! As we reflect on this milestone, we are reminded of the most important part of our work - the people who make it possible.

The connection and relationships we build with our clients and in our community lie at the heart of our practice. Our community has grown over the years to include not only Calgary and the surrounding area, but a national network of music therapy initiatives. Though our team members come from diverse backgrounds, we are united in our dedication to the clients we serve.

From all of us, thank you for your ongoing support over the past three decades. It is a privilege to continually share in your music, your stories, and your lives - one note at a time. ❤️🎶

07/11/2026

P!NK was recently honoured with the prestigious O2 Silver Clef Award from Nordoff and Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity, in recognition of her musical influence and advocacy.

Her acceptance speech was stunning. “Music does not need perfect words to heal someone. It just needs honesty, a sick beat... and someone in a room with you to listen.”

It can sometimes be difficult to explain that music therapy is not about making perfect music. Often, it is within the imperfect music we create with clients that honest feelings are expressed, connection becomes possible, and a new direction begins to emerge.

P!NK also spoke about leading with vulnerability: “Every lyric that I write is my heart crying, raging, hoping, screaming, pleading... I have decided to make vulnerability my life’s work.”

For those of us who write songs with clients, these words beautifully capture what we so often witness: people finding a way to express what may have been difficult - or impossible - to say in any other way.

She also drew an understanding between her stadium tours and the intimate work of music therapists:

“I get to do a glamorous and sometimes ridiculous version of that every night on tour, and you all do a very real version every day for people who really need it.”

What a meaningful acknowledgement of Nordoff and Robbins and the music therapists doing this work every day.

Here in Canada, we are so deeply grateful for the charities and organizations helping more people access music therapy - including Music Heals Canada, National Music Centre's Music Therapy Initiative and the Canadian Music Therapy Fund

Thank you, P!nk, for recognizing music therapy - and congratulations on YOUR very deserved recognition. You are amazing!