Read below to see what people are saying about the services they've received from With My Song.
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"Music Therapy sounds 'nice.' Play a song or two and lift someone's spirits. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. But as a medical chaplain, I have worked with the professional, Board-Certified Music Therapists of 'With My Song' and watched them do far more. I have seen them perform truly healing interventions that have provided tangible improvement in physical pain, anxiety and emotional suffering in many patients."
- Rev. Darrell Bare, BCC (Board Certified Chaplain)
"I would like to take this opportunity to express my deepest thanks to you for all you did for Andy while he was in ICU... We did not know it at the time, but Andy was in his last days of life. Your visits brightened his days and brought true joy to him as you shared your musical gift with him.
Andy was always a very musical person, singing in the choir, serving as choir director, performing with a Barber Shop Quartet and so much more. You touched a special place for him when you sang “Majesty”, one of his very favorite songs. As I watched his face when you sang, I saw his spirit lift and a peace fall over his countenance.
As I said, we did not know at that point that he was living in his last days, but you and your music played a huge role in helping him to draw closer to his Maker and make peace with his inevitable demise.
I can’t thank you enough or express my sincere hope that more institutions will see fit to incorporate Music Therapy in their care procedures. I champion your cause and your effectiveness, as evidenced by my own eyes. Thank you again for all that you did for Andy."
Andy was always a very musical person, singing in the choir, serving as choir director, performing with a Barber Shop Quartet and so much more. You touched a special place for him when you sang “Majesty”, one of his very favorite songs. As I watched his face when you sang, I saw his spirit lift and a peace fall over his countenance.
As I said, we did not know at that point that he was living in his last days, but you and your music played a huge role in helping him to draw closer to his Maker and make peace with his inevitable demise.
I can’t thank you enough or express my sincere hope that more institutions will see fit to incorporate Music Therapy in their care procedures. I champion your cause and your effectiveness, as evidenced by my own eyes. Thank you again for all that you did for Andy."
- Carla Anderson
"As a doctor who practices psychiatry and internal medicine, who focuses on a wholistic approach, I am a strong believer that music can be very beneficial to the healing process for the mind, the body, and also the soul. I had the pleasure of working with members of the With My Song team and got to witness some of the magic that they create with their beautiful music; working both with individuals and groups as well. They are very talented and passionate about their work and provide excellent patient care."
- Yevgeniy Gelfand M.D
"I was lucky enough to get to see Holly's work do wonders for my patients. I was a nurse in an ER psychiatric holding unit, taking care of 11 patients during psychotic episodes, and her great work was such a help... She gave relaxation to my patients, not only calming patients, but also allowing them to open up. I have since moved back to the regular emergency department in Florida, but know the great gift Holly has to offer should never be overlooked, nor under used, for patients. This gift would be a fit not only for psychiatric patients but also oncology, geriatrics, pediatrics, and many other patients. I personally and professionally not only recommend her talent, but also encourage its use widely."
- David Wilson, RN
"Holly Slice is an amazing music therapist. She has so much experience with a wide variety of populations and she is one of the most compassionate people I've ever met. Holly truly cares about her clients and their needs. Holly's musical skills leaves little to be desired and are incomparable. I highly recommend Holly and With My Song to provide music therapy services to anyone in need."
- Jessica MacLean, MT-BC (Music Therapist - Board Certified)
"Being a cancer nurse is a super rewarding job, but sometimes it is sad, overwhelming, and let’s be honest can produce some anger when results don’t come back the way we would like. I am not even talking about the patients’ concerns and feelings. As you can imagine they can be all over the map and compound our own emotions. Music therapy was always such a bright spot in our day.The therapists were excellent at reading a room. You want cheer, they got it. You need to cry, they got that too. You wanna have some church and praise God in your time of trial, they brought down the walls of Jericho right here. Nurses singing, patients singing. distraction, fun, catharsis, joy. Music therapy is all that and more."
- Kelly Smith, RN, BSMB
"In my 15 years in the behavioral health field, I have worked with multiple music therapists. I have always been impressed with their ability to use music as a treatment modality and reach people in ways that nobody else can."