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Spring has a way of stirring something in us. 🌸 Madeleine Thien reminds us that music can hold the full range of our emo...
04/28/2026

Spring has a way of stirring something in us. 🌸

Madeleine Thien reminds us that music can hold the full range of our emotions, even the ones we can’t name yet. Sometimes it’s not about understanding everything, just letting yourself feel it.

Discover more stories about the power of music in Songs of Hope and Happiness, available for purchase at https://www.theawesomemusicproject.com/songs-of-hope-and-happiness ❤️

Last week, was proud to be part of the . It was a meaningful space focused on service, wellness and mental health for...
04/24/2026

Last week, was proud to be part of the . It was a meaningful space focused on service, wellness and mental health for those on the front lines.

We had the opportunity to connect with attendees at our booth and introduce AMP’s new First Responders Program. We shared more about our workplace wellness offerings too, including Music-Based Mindfulness and Stress Reduction.

joined us to perform classic songs that set the mood for the afternoon reception. We were also thrilled to see take the stage as the Day 2 keynote speaker, following his powerful appearance at our last Stories & Songs event.

It was a powerful few days of music, conversation and connection and marked an exciting step forward as we continue bringing music into spaces that support mental wellness for first responders. 💛

If music’s ever meant something to you, this is for you. ❤️🎶Stories & Songs: Volume 4 is coming to Hugh’s Room in Toront...
04/20/2026

If music’s ever meant something to you, this is for you. ❤️🎶

Stories & Songs: Volume 4 is coming to Hugh’s Room in Toronto on May 6, during CMHA National , for an evening of powerful music, real stories and meaningful connection.

In partnership with CMHA Toronto, this night creates space for honest stories and open conversations around mental health.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-awesome-music-project-inc/events/stories-and-songs-at-hughs-room/

Spring is here. But the nice weather? Still pending. This month, we’re leaning into the songs that make warm, sunny days...
04/16/2026

Spring is here. But the nice weather? Still pending. This month, we’re leaning into the songs that make warm, sunny days feel a little closer. ☀️

From windows-down energy to songs that help us manifest the nice part of spring, these are the tracks getting us through the month.

🎶 Bloom - The Paper Kites 🎶
🎶 I Can See Clearly Now - Holly Cole 🎶
🎶 Moonlight - Conor Albert & Mac Ayres 🎶
🎶 Glow - John Pattern & Jonah Kest 🎶
🎶 Kites Are Fun - The Free Design 🎶
🎶 Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles 🎶
🎶 Daisies - Justin Bieber 🎶
🎶 Breathe Deeper - Tame Impala 🎶

Visit https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0vyOZFxsAuSKMLmgRrkVmC?si=Egml8Vc_SwSeJ7TlO15JSg to listen to the full playlist on Spotify. ❤️

Last month we had the pleasure of joining Brock University for Amplify: Mind, Music & Wellbeing 🎶A day that brought toge...
04/14/2026

Last month we had the pleasure of joining Brock University for Amplify: Mind, Music & Wellbeing 🎶

A day that brought together research, conversation and live music to explore the role music can play in supporting mental health. We were proud to share the work of and to be part of a growing conversation around how music can help people feel seen, understood and connected.

We’re especially excited about what’s ahead... 👀

Students in Brock’s Faculty of Education are now developing their own version of the Awesome Music Hour, bringing it into high schools this fall to support youth mental health through music! Stay tuned for more information about this program! ❤️

You might think you’re just listening to music, but research suggests something more is happening.Research suggests that...
04/09/2026

You might think you’re just listening to music, but research suggests something more is happening.

Research suggests that when a song fully grabs your attention, your brain may be doing more than simply hearing it. It may be actively following, processing and exploring the sound in real time. That kind of listening is more focused, more effortful and far less passive than we might think.

Which might explain why some songs do not just play in the background. They pull us all the way in.

Have you ever felt that happen with a song? ❤️🎧



Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11429034/

April is about raising your voice and making it count. 📣This month, Student Chapters are focused on advocacy, leadersh...
04/07/2026

April is about raising your voice and making it count. 📣

This month, Student Chapters are focused on advocacy, leadership and using music as a force for change.

Through collaboration, creativity and purpose, students are getting ready to lead events that reflect what they care about most and inspire conversation in their communities. 🎶❤️

Want to bring an AMP Student Chapter to your school? DM us to get started.

We’re so excited to share the incredible artists joining us for Stories & Songs: Volume 4! ❤️🎶On May 6 at Hugh’s Room in...
04/02/2026

We’re so excited to share the incredible artists joining us for Stories & Songs: Volume 4! ❤️🎶

On May 6 at Hugh’s Room in Toronto, we’re coming together for a special night of music and storytelling with the amazing Julian Taylor, Rebekah Hawker, Laila Biali & Georgia Harmer.

Each of these powerhouse artists brings something truly special to the stage, from heartfelt storytelling and ethereal indie-folk to genre-defying songwriting and world-class musicianship. Their music holds so much of what Stories & Songs is all about: honesty, connection, reflection and the healing power of music.

We can’t wait to welcome you into this beautiful new space for a night that promises to be moving, inspiring and unforgettable.

Early Bird Tickets are on sale now at: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-awesome-music-project-inc/events/stories-and-songs-at-hughs-room/

When Suzanne McNeil’s daughter Megan was diagnosed with cancer at sixteen, music quickly became the light they held onto...
03/26/2026

When Suzanne McNeil’s daughter Megan was diagnosed with cancer at sixteen, music quickly became the light they held onto. With the help of a music therapist, Megan turned her experience into the song “A Will to Survive,” a piece that carried her through treatment and inspired teens around the world.

Today, Suzanne still returns to Megan’s voice, a reminder of her strength, her spirit and the way music can lift us even in our darkest moments.

Read more touching stories like Suzanne's in our book, Songs of Hope and Happiness, available for purchase at https://www.theawesomemusicproject.com/shop ❤️

Your playlist isn’t just background noise, it’s changing how your brain experiences effort.Research shows that music syn...
03/24/2026

Your playlist isn’t just background noise, it’s changing how your brain experiences effort.
Research shows that music syncs your movement, boosts motivation and can even make a tough workout feel easier than it is.

The right song can push you, pace you or help you reset. That’s the power of music in motion. 🎧❤️ 💪

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5435671/

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