music

September 28, 2020

A Vanderbilt doctor wrote a song encouraging people to vote. Then a video took it to the next level.

“I truly believe this music video has the power to motivate folks to vote in November.”

By Wayne Wood
September 21, 2020

David Hansen is a doctor, pianist and composer. His gift of music is lifting spirits, including in the COVID unit.

He has made his songs of healing available to patients in Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital

By Wayne Wood
April 16, 2020

At home with children? Have fun and get creative with this music toolkit.

“Musical activities can also support one of the most critical social relationships: that between a parent and child.”

By Kelsey Herbers
April 2, 2020

Musicians can’t play for the children in person right now, so Seacrest Studio goes virtual

By Christina Echegaray
March 1, 2018

“The most famous nurse in the world” looks back on the video of her singing to a patient — and tells the story behind it

Olivia Neufelder sang from her heart to her dying patient, and millions of people all over the world shared the video. Here’s the story behind the song, and what the 24-year-old Vanderbilt nurse’s reaction has been to her fame.

By Christina Echegaray
August 3, 2017

Children’s Hospital patient, doctor bond through music

When 17-year-old Ray Cruz was invited to perform at the Ryman Auditorium, he agreed to do it under one condition — that his doctor perform alongside him.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 15, 2016

Symposium explores using music to improve social skills, ease PTSD

The Science of Song symposium explored the use of music and singing to help people with developmental disabilities like autism improve their social skills, and others with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) recover from the traumatic events they’ve experienced.
By Bill Snyder
August 23, 2016

Science of Song symposium set for Sept. 12 at Vanderbilt

Blair School of Music will host a one-day symposium Sept. 12 called "The Science of Song."
By VUMC News and Communications
October 30, 2014

Researchers explore links between grammar, rhythm

A child’s ability to distinguish musical rhythm is related to his or her capacity for understanding grammar, according to a recent study from a researcher at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center.
By Matt Batcheldor
April 18, 2013

Stars line up to bring patients’ songs to life

Heartfelt songs penned by a group of patients of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt while working with their music therapist are being released May 14 worldwide on a compilation CD featuring some of Nashville’s top recording stars.
By VUMC News and Communications
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