About Us
Who We Are
Since 1991, JB Music Therapy (JBMT) has been a leading provider of music therapy services, driven by a dedicated team of Certified Music Therapists. Our diverse and innovative programs, developed in collaboration with numerous partners, are designed to advance health, recovery, and learning.
Mission
We empower and connect people to their best self regardless of age, circumstance or music background. We champion connection, access and resources through excellence in music therapy services, partnerships and public education, transforming lives one note at a time.
Vision
We are committed to strategically expanding our services to drive positive change for individuals, organizations, and communities. Our vision is to advance music therapy through innovation and unwavering client focus, establishing ourselves as leaders in healthcare, recovery, and learning.
It all started with…
Grandad
JB Music Therapy had its beginnings in Surrey, British Columbia where Jennifer Buchanan visited her Grandad at a long-term healthcare facility. Most of the time Grandad would be unresponsive during these visits…that was until Granny suggested that Jennifer learn Grandad’s favourite song…
Jennifer (and everyone else in the room) was surprised when a female patient, who would typically scream in the halls, entered Grandad’s room and began to sing along. Another patient, who typically wandered in circles, sat in a chair for almost an hour of music. Grandad cried and Granny arranged for Jennifer to return every week.
Jennifer quickly came to realize the therapeutic effects music can have on people, organizations and entire communities. This inspired Jennifer to later apply to a music therapy degree program. At the time there were few music therapy jobs in Canada, making private practice a viable option.
After completing her music therapy education, Jennifer relocated to Calgary, Alberta where she founded JB Music Therapy, a private, mobile, community-based business. With conviction, she began her journey of introducing music therapy to the young, vibrant city. The demand for music therapy grew immediately and eventually, through mostly word of mouth, and an incredible team, JB Music Therapy would grow to where it is today – serving hundreds of people each week – transforming lives, one note at a time.
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Connection: Our overarching value is deeply rooted in connection – connection to music, the therapeutic process, our clients and their families, our agency partners, the communities we serve, and the internal connection we have within our team.
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Access: We are dedicated to making our services as accessible as possible, regardless of location or circumstance. We work with partners to help remove barriers, to reach the individuals, groups, audiences and communities who will benefit.
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Resourcefulness: We empower our clients and audiences with tools and strategies that will improve their personal and professional journeys, ensuring that our services are not just techniques but gateways to greater health, recovery and learning.
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Excellence: We are dedicated to advancing our individual and collective expertise through continuous professional development and collaboration. Coupled with the latest research and innovative therapeutic techniques, we strive to provide the most effective services and resources possible.
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Our Team
JB Music Therapy has a team of Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and is a recognized internship site for music therapy students from around the world. All MTAs are members of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
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Join Our Team
Established in 1991, JB Music Therapy is a team of certified Music Therapists (MTAs) and an award-winning Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta.
Certifications & Insurance
Professional Responsibilities
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