Music Therapy Retreats

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that caring for our mental health is something we should face together.

This year’s theme from the World Health Organization is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

This message calls on us to do more than listen. It reminds us that people who live with mental health challenges bring essential knowledge and expertise to the conversation, and that their voices should help shape the care and support they receive.

Mental health is part of all of our lives. It can affect how we experience the world, connect with others, move through difficult moments, and find meaning and joy. Today is an opportunity to make space for every part of that experience, and to remind one another that no one should have to navigate it alone.

Here’s to making mental health care more human, more connected, and more accessible - together 🫶

09/10/2026

More pictures to come soon, but wanted to share a quick peek into one of our recent Nashville retreats. 🧡🎵

Thank you to Roger That Photography for our group photo!

08/10/2026

Thankful for Riley sharing her experience at one of our retreats!

06/10/2026

Retreat number 2 of 3 in Tennessee is underway! 🧡🎵

03/10/2026

Kicking off three music retreats in a row in Tennessee! 🧡🎵 Thanks to Amy Grant and her team for sharing the farm with us.

01/10/2026

Thankful for all our attendees who share their retreat experience and encourage others. 🧡 🎵

29/09/2026

CMTE workshops still available!!

These workshops are a great way for music therapists to build their professional knowledge, explore new areas of practice, and earn continuing education credits, all while connecting with colleagues and the broader music therapy community.

We still have a couple 2026 CMTE workshops coming up this fall:

📍 November 5–8, 2026
Grand Mesa Arts Center — Cedaredge, CO

📍 November 5–8, 2026
Eagle Ranch — Flowery Branch, GA

Head to our website to explore the workshops and learn more: https://musictherapyretreats.org/our-work/continuing-education/

24/09/2026

Another story of how at our retreats!! 🧡🎵

22/09/2026

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We use the power of music, connection, and community to help veterans and others impacted by trauma find new paths toward healing.

This work is made possible by the generosity of people who believe in our mission. If our work resonates with you, consider making a donation to help us continue creating these meaningful retreat experiences and expanding our reach: musictherapyretreats.org/donate

📷 Photo Credit: Roger That Photography

21/09/2026

Our founder is on the latest episode of The Riley Gruppo Show -- we hope you take a moment to listen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Reig4PxOXM2f5wU1RBjgI?si=7DtJlhRkTN6O-EOuT4EEsg

Episode 2 is live.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Mack Bailey, founder of , and this is a conversation I’ve been looking forward to sharing.

Mack and his team are doing incredible work with veterans, using music and songwriting to create a space for people to process experiences that aren’t always easy to put into words.

We talk about where that work began, what Mack has learned along the way, the stories that have stayed with him, and why connection can be such an important part of what comes next.

There’s a lot in this conversation that stuck with me, and I’m grateful to Mack for being willing to share it.

Out now. Watch or listen at the link in bio.