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Raymond Leone MMT, MT-BC

About

Raymond Leone MMT, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist and the director of medical music therapy for A Place To Be in Northern Virginia. He has worked extensively as a music therapy clinician in both critical care and oncology, supporting patients who are working through new diagnoses, treatments, or life-threatening diseases. Leone writes extensively on music and health and music therapy and has had two research studies on music therapy and critical care published in the American Journal of Critical Care.

Recent Posts
Music and Spirituality
Personal Perspective: When sharing music in the hospital with hurting families, I find myself almost envious of their faith.
How Our Bodies Work in Rhythm
Rhythm is the foundation of music. Our bodies work in rhythm. Just like in music, if the rhythm is off, everything is off. Music therapy is all about rhythm.
The Magic and Wonder of the Symphony

A Personal Perspective: There is nothing like experiencing a top-notch symphony orchestra in a concert hall as it was meant to be. And with your 21-year-old son, it's the best.

A Personal Perspective: There is nothing like experiencing a top-notch symphony orchestra in a concert hall as it was meant to be. And with your 21-year-old son, it's the best.

The Lost Art of Listening to Music Together

Personal Perspective: Music listening has always been a great social connector. But today it's become almost isolating. How can we get the social element back?

Personal Perspective: Music listening has always been a great social connector. But today it's become almost isolating. How can we get the social element back?

My Love/Hate Relationship With Christmas Music

A Personal Perspective: When I start hearing Christmas music in October, why does my stress level start rising? A love/hate relationship.

A Personal Perspective: When I start hearing Christmas music in October, why does my stress level start rising? A love/hate relationship.

Craft vs. Creativity

Are classical musicians more "craft" and jazz musicians more "creative"? A question for debate.

Are classical musicians more "craft" and jazz musicians more "creative"? A question for debate.

So, What Are You Listening To?

Just as I was feeling all life's stressors after a long day, suddenly, all was right in the world. Suddenly, I felt great. Why? It's a song from when I was young and carefree.

Just as I was feeling all life's stressors after a long day, suddenly, all was right in the world. Suddenly, I felt great. Why? It's a song from when I was young and carefree.

There Is Power in Empathy in Music

One of the great things about music is that it gives us what we need when we need it. Do you ever find comfort in sad music?

One of the great things about music is that it gives us what we need when we need it. Do you ever find comfort in sad music?