Chords for Change is a community-based musical program with partnerships throughout Northern California. We use professional music therapy to help participants recover from the adverse effects of domestic violence, sexual violence, and homelessness.

We work in small therapy groups to build a fun, non-invasive atmosphere which builds community, important social support networks, and promotes empowerment through music.

Our Director of Music Therapy, Jamie Blumenthal MA, MT-BC works closely with shelter management to design a program tailored to meet the needs of their clientele.

Chords for Change provides these services at no cost to the host organization. We are a self-funded organization and believe that the financial burden of bringing music to those in need should not be placed on existing advocate groups. Our funding comes from private and commercial donors as well as community benefit concerts.

Chords for Change is an opportunity to improve the lives of countless people.

Jul 102010

July 2nd, 2010
Lots of new faces, lots of babies in the group.  The group was very young.  The children are more cautious until they learn the routine and the songs.  They love playing the drums and were excited to try out all the different drums.

Jun 302010

There have been an averaeg of 15 kids, from babies to young teens participating.  Their enthusiasm and participation increases each session.  The older children help the younger children.  All are willing to share instruments.  The children are beginning to request songs.

Jun 182010

June 11th, 2010
There were about 10 children.  The youngest was an infant who smiled and moved to the music.  The children are becoming more familiar with the songs.  Some of the children who did not smile last week smiled this week as they got to know a little more.  I can see that it takes [...]

Jun 182010

June 4th, 2010
There were at least 20 children most ages 10 and under.  They were so excited to see and play a wide variety of rhythm instruments.  They children sang along to some of the familiar songs and did movement to the music.  I was very touched by some of the individual children in the [...]