On August 30, 2015, Dr. Oliver Sacks passed away from an earlier cancer that only had a 5-percent chance of returning. With such low odds, it was inconceivable that we could lose our great champion, friend and advocate of music therapy!
Read MoreWhen I was a young girl in the 1970s, Glen Campbell was the artist of the day. His playing mesmerized me. I was captivated by his ease with the guitar, his warmth with fellow artists and his musical sensitivities and sensibilities. He was versatile, making music with stars as diverse as Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson and Stevie Wonder. This 1969 TV segment featuring Glen and Stevie is my favorite.
Read MoreDr. Kathleen Howland is a neurologic music therapist, speech and language pathologist, educator and advocate. She teaches at Berklee College of Music and The Boston Conservatory. She lectures internationally on how the power of music can heal the brain and the heart.
