InstruMental Health: Music for Wellness and Connection

Discover how the power of music can be used to promote self-expression, emotional healing, and build stronger connections.

What is InstruMental Health?

InstruMental Health is an interactive therapeutic music program designed to support mental wellness, build connection, and promote self-expression. Using a blend of hands-on activities, group discussions, and guided exploration, participants learn how music can:

Reduce stress and support emotional regulation
Encourage self-expression and storytelling
Build confidence, resilience, and community

No musical experience is required — this program is truly for everyone.

HOW CAN MUSIC IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH?

Music is one of the world’s true universal languages, spanning generations and bridging cultural barriers. Music is a safe, accessible way for people to communicate, connect, express themselves, and process emotions.

Through this experiential music program, participants explore how rhythm, lyrics, creativity, collaboration, and sound influence the nervous system and support healing. Utilizing these modalities can provide a safe mechanism for navigating difficult conversations, processing trauma, and improving mental health.

The InstruMental Health Therapeutic Music Experience provides simple, practical tools and strategies that benefit countless aspects of daily life

Who Is This Program For?

InstruMental Health is fully adaptable and inclusive. It has been successfully offered in settings with:

Youth and school-based groups
Adults seeking personal development
Seniors looking to connect and express themselves
Individuals in addiction recovery programs
Persons with disabilities

Exploring The benefits of Music

Participants leave InstruMental Health with:

Greater resilience and improved self-esteem
Tools for emotional expression and regulation
Increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Stronger communication and interpersonal skills
Creative ways to communicate and process emotions

“Kris is a true professional. From the start of his presentation to the end, he had the full attention of my students. A talented speaker with a wealth of knowledge on the subject. I highly recommend!”

Tara Langan, Career TLC |

Re: InstruMental Health Therapeutic Music Program – “From start to finish, our students were completely captivated by your music, storytelling, and authentic conversation. We also received enthusiastic feedback from both parents and staff, with some parents sharing that their children came home talking about what they learned and how much it meant to them!”

Rebecca Weber | Counselor - Smith School (Aspen View) |

Kris is a true professional. From the start of his presentation to the end, he had the full attention of my students. A talented speaker with a wealth of knowledge on the subject. I highly recommend!

Nick Foley | Professor, Loyalist College |

Facilitators you can trust

Each session is led by certified, trauma-informed mental health educators who are also skilled musicians. Our facilitators bring expertise in guitar, piano, voice, songwriting, performance, and music production — blending clinical knowledge with artistic passion.