MUSIC IS THE DIFFERENCE.
MUSIC IS THE DIFFERENCE.
Creating lasting change in the lives of people of all abilities through music.
Note-Able Music Therapy Services addresses physical, social, and mental health needs in our community by offering a range of adaptive music, music therapy, and neurologic music therapy services.
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Music therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.*
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Music therapists work with people of all ages with intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments, autism, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, mental health and addiction issues, neurological disorders, and physical disabilities. Music therapists also work with hospice patients, veterans, at-risk youth, medically fragile individuals, and more.
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Music therapists facilitate musical experiences for groups and individuals. These can include songwriting, instrument play, improvisation, singing, and dancing. While these activities may seem purely musical and recreational in nature, music therapists focus on goals such as social connection, self-confidence, communication, sensorimotor rehabilitation, speech, and relaxation. These skills can then translate into daily life.
For more information about the field of music therapy please visit the American Music Therapy Association
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Kitchen for Rent at NMTS
Our fabulous commercial kitchen is available for rent! The kitchen offers 960 square feet for cooking and prep.
It features a six-burner gas stove and oven, a cabinet to store and reheat previously cooked food, two stainless prep tables, a two-door commercial fridge, a one-door commercial freezer, a Frigidaire freezer, a three-compartment sink, a dishwasher, a handwashing sink, and plenty of shelves and cabinets for storage.
Rent is $3,000 per month, including building maintenance, grease trap cleaning, snow removal, landscaping, and utilities (except phone and Wi-Fi).
The facility is fully accessible and centrally located near bus service.
For more information, email Dena Sweigart or call 775.324.5521.
News & Notes
November 2025 Newsletter Highlights
“Music Breaks Barriers…”
About seven million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and that number may double by 2050. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia, which affects memory, language, problem-solving, and daily life. As dementia grows, so does the need for ways to support both the mind and quality of life.
At NMTS, research and experience meet. A 2025 review in Brain Sciences found that singing and choir participation improve speech, thinking skills, and mood (ResearchGate, 2025). Our therapists and instructors see this every day - music sparks the brain, lifts spirits, and helps people connect, even as memories fade.
This knowledge inspired NMTS to start our new Senior Choir program, a space for older adults to find joy and community through singing. Adaptive Music Instructor Allie Cheney pushed for this program, inspired partly by her grandmother, who had dementia but always remembered her favorite songs. “Music breaks barriers,” Allie says.
During Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, programs like the Senior Choir show how music supports emotional well-being and belonging. For many people with dementia, and for their caregivers, shared music offers joy and connection. NMTS continues to explore how music can bring people together and honor each person’s journey. If you have an idea for a new class, group, or program, please don't hesitate to reach out!
— Manal Toppozada, Executive Director and Founder
