The Chrysalis Players: A Rock & Roll Social Club *- creating a music-centered social environment for children as well as adults who experience challenges in engagement and social interaction. These challenges are all-too-common, particularly for those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or other Neurodiversities.
 

Mindful Songwriting Workshops- assisting the participants in writing songs in order to give them an opportunity to tell their stories. We offer a studio session where these songs can then be recorded with the help of our Mindful Musicians as a backing band, and allow the client to own and publish the song and receive all proceeds from any associated sales. We work with people who have particularly difficult stories to tell including victims of abuse and/or assault, those grieving the loss of loved ones, those diagnosed with terminal illness, the homeless population, and combat veterans
 

Mindful Music in Schools- holding assemblies, educating students about the vast therapeutic benefits of music, introducing students to instruments and music from all over the world, and working in student-centered and special needs classrooms
 

Mindful Music Summer Camps- offering music-centered programs throughout the summer for children interested in music and live performance, culminating in live concerts
 

Mindful Music After School- providing an alternative to more traditional after-school care, offering music instruction, assembling student bands, and creating a space for kids to “recharge” by banging on drums, strumming guitars, and singing at the top of their lungs
 

Bedside Mindfulness- providing acoustic music at bedside for children and adults receiving inpatient hospital care, the disabled, and those in hospice and palliative care who are facing the final stages of life
 

Mindful Memory Care **- using both recorded music and performing live music for those receiving care in Assisted Living for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We use music spanning every decade since the 1930’s, working closely with each client to find music that may have special meaning to them in hopes of evoking fond memories and feelings of nostalgia
 

Mindful Music Master Classes- inviting touring artists to participate in customized workshops- Songwriting, Mindful Jam Sessions, Musical Theatre Workshops, etc.- working directly with people in our community 
 

Mindful Music for the Compassionate Caregiver- using music to provide respite for caregivers (family caregivers and professionals) who often experience "Caregiver Burnout," otherwise known as "Compassion Fatigue." We offer training as well to caregivers interested in incorporating music into their existing care methods