Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

The IMNF Certification Program offers education and training designed to elevate the quality and accessibility of music-based care. Individual practitioners of all kinds - music therapists and students, recreation therapists, family caregivers, artists, musicians - can learn proprietary methods developed by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, gain access to the latest best practices and technologies, and receive professional supervision and consultation.

Explore IMNF Training

Explore the specialized training programs offered by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF). Choose from any of the below trainings to gain access to evidence-based music therapy techniques designed to enhance cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being in seniors.

An Introduction to Music Therapy and the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

FREE

Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare

Enhance your caregiving skills and transform the lives of seniors with the proven benefits of music therapy. This comprehensive certification course, developed by Dr. Concetta Tomaino and IMNF staff, and based on the book Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare, is designed to bring the best practices from music therapy into everyday care settings, ensuring that music activities not only entertain but also provide therapeutic benefits. With chapters covering mental health, dementia, movement, and speech rehabilitation, participants will learn how to integrate music therapy-informed interventions to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

$1,200

Leveraging Tablets For Music Engagement and Therapy

This training module introduces participants to the benefits of using tablets for music engagement. It explores how tablets can enhance therapeutic practices and care provision, covering top music apps, effective engagement techniques, and additional benefits for older adults such as video calls, memory carousels, and voice-activated technology.

Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

FREE

Understanding Cultural Context in Music Engagement

This course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate cultural relevance into music engagement practices for older adults. The course covers the importance of cultural understanding in music engagement, historical and cultural contexts of music from the 1930s to the 1950s, and the diverse musical traditions of major immigrant groups. Participants will learn to identify and respect the cultural backgrounds of older adults, curate culturally appropriate music selections, and implement inclusive and empathetic music engagement practices. The course emphasizes mindful music selection, personal history consideration, and cultural sensitivity to enhance the well-being and quality of life for older adults.

Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

FREE