Why a Music and Health App - and Why Now?
Digital health apps are booming—projected to reach $17.5B globally by 2030. But most music wellness tools still rely on passive listening or generalized relaxation techniques. Wellplayed offers something different. It blends decades of certified music therapy expertise into a guided, exercise-based platform—helping users engage with music actively to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and enhance recovery.
Rather than aiming to replace therapy or compete with general-purpose wellness apps, Wellplayed fills a critical gap: a focused, scalable, clinically-informed tool that complements care pathways, workplace wellness, and digital health ecosystems.
Workplace Professionals
Post-Secondary Students
Patients in Recovery
From the Therapy Room to the Digital World
JB Music Therapy was founded in 1991 by Jennifer Buchanan and delivers over 20,000+ music therapy sessions annually and educates thousands about the role of music and health throughout Canada and beyond. We’ve worked with clients from infancy to elder care, from grief to recovery.
The Wellplayed App reflects our next chapter—a way to bring music-based healing tools to more people, wherever they are.
At JBMT, technology doesn’t replace human connection—it enhances it.
20,000+ Music Therapy Sessions Annually – Medical, Mental Health
35 Years Experience – Clinical, Keynotes, Resources
Awards and Recognitions in Business and Healthcare
Core Exercises
- Personal Soundtrack – Map your life through music
- Signature 12 – Curate your emotional legacy
- Just Three Words – Learn what your music says about you
- Music for Mood – Create playlists that shift your emotional rhythm
- Your Song – Co-write a song that reflects your story
Therapist Videos
- What is Music Therapy?
- Music and Mental Health -explained and demystified
- Breathe Easy – Using Breath for Emotional Regulation
- Your MusicFULL Brain – Guide to the power of music
- Personalizing Playlists -Exploring identity through personal music
Key Features
- Easy Navigation – Consistent buttons and intuitive layout
- Thoughtful Prompts – Reminders and nudges
- Progress Tracker – See your growth with every session
- Emotional Safeguards – Support button for when emotions run deep
Supports and Surveys
- Referral to a Mental Health Professional (Intake Form)
- Book a 10-min Consultation (Scheduler)
- Option to print or share results with a healthcare professional
- Post-Exercise Reflection and Data Collection to improve app outcomes
Wellplayed is being created to meet moments of need with music.
- Supported by Alberta Innovates – AICE Concepts
- Created by Certified Music Therapists
- Rooted in 3 decades of Clinical Experience
- Evidence – based
The Wellplayed Difference
Built on Decades of Music Therapy Experience. Designed for Improved Quality of Life
The Wellplayed App is rooted in over 30 years of clinical music therapy—but it’s not a substitute for therapy. Music therapy is a dynamic, evolving process led by a certified therapist. This app is a guided, exercise-based experience designed by music therapists to support emotional wellness on your own terms.
Not Passive Listening
It is active, reflective and through engagement will deepen your experience with music.
Goal-Driven Exercises
Including mood-based playlist development, reflective journalling, fill in the blanks and AI-assisted songwriting
Personalized Workflows
Rooted in personalized workflows guided by prompts and videos by certified music therapists
Shareable Features
Option to print or share progress or results with healthcare profressionals, family or friends.
Research
Music therapy is undergoing remarkable advancements throughout the world thanks to researchers dedicated to uncovering a significant correlation between music therapy and enhanced healing experiences.
Wellplayed is a structured space for reflection and connection—rooted in integrated music science and designed with therapeutic depth, clinical safety, and real-world usability. It is a tool for daily wellbeing, a companion through life’s challenges, and a bridge between personal insight and professional care.
Our People
To ensure both clinical integrity and innovation, the project engages a neurorehabilitation medical advisor, an international development team, a future thinking design team, and certified music therapists. It has also created new paid roles for student researchers.
Backed by Impact-Driven Partnerships
Awarded AICE – Concept grant to complete this innovation.
Awarded Patient Experience Award for ‘Calgary Zone Music Therapy’ from Quality Health Alberta.
Nominated 3 years in a row for Community Impact award through the Chamber of Commerce.
Awarded Professional Care award from the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Partners with Alberta Health Services, University of Calgary, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Mathison Centre of Mental Health, Revolution Music/CUBE Group, Canada Career Counselling, National Music Centre and many more…
Stay Connected
Launching in 2025, the Wellplayed App will bring powerful, music therapy-informed tools into the hands of students, caregivers, professionals, and patients.
Be one of the first to be a champion or ambassdor for wellness, WELLPLAYED.