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.

Jun 192010
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

WCYDWT…   What can you do with this?
Ok men, I need one of you to help organize a Walk a Mile in Her Shoes march in Sonoma County.  I am willing to help out in any way I can, but I need someone to take the lead on this.
Sexual Violence, domestic violence, these are not [...]

Jun 082010

WCYDWT…   What can you do with this?
I just read an article about a group of people who did a Sing Out! for the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC).  The article can be found by clicking here.
The “Sing Out” in Cleveland was held at the Cleveland Playhouse, but I can see this being held outdoors [...]

Jun 082010

WCYDWT… stands for “What can you do with this?”  This is the new blog tag I am using for posts aimed at giving people ideas about how they can help Chords for Change and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.  We only have a limited amount of time and creativity, so the hope [...]