Group Music Sessions
Live music, singalongs and familiar favourites that bring a room together — warm, interactive and genuinely inclusive.
Aged care music wellbeing · Perth, WA
Connecting Through Music. Inspiring Hearts.
Meaningful music experiences that encourage connection, awaken memories and enhance wellbeing in aged care communities.
- Founded by a Registered Nurse & musician
- Neuroscience informed
- RMT collaboration available
From hertz to hearts
Founded by a Registered Nurse & musician. Sometimes a song is more than a song.
Live music, sung together, in your community
What sets Hertz2Hearts apart
Grounded in healthcare
Founded by a Registered Nurse and musician, with real experience of the aged care environment.
Neuroscience informed
Shaped by an understanding of how music meets memory, emotion, attention and connection.
Clear professional boundaries
Music Facilitation as standard, with Registered Music Therapist collaboration where it's needed.
Why music matters
Music is more than entertainment.
A melody can bring comfort. A familiar song can unlock a treasured memory. Singing together can create connection. Rhythm can encourage movement and participation.
Sometimes, simply hearing a favourite song can bring a smile to someone's face. Our approach is informed by an understanding of the ways music interacts with memory, emotion, attention, communication and social connection.
- ConnectionShared songs give people a reason to turn towards each other.
- ParticipationSing, tap along, shake a tambourine, or simply listen — every level of ability belongs.
- ReminiscenceFamiliar music opens the door to stories that hadn't been told in years.
- JoyMoments worth looking forward to, in the middle of an ordinary week.
Our services
Music, shaped around your residents
Every community is different. We start with your residents — their generation, their culture, their abilities and their favourites — and build the session around them.
Dementia-Friendly Sessions
Music can be especially meaningful for people living with cognitive change. Sessions are paced, adapted and led gently — matched to individual abilities, preferences and levels of participation, with no pressure to perform.
Adapted & unhurried
Individual Engagement
One-to-one music for residents who find groups overwhelming, are cared for in their room, or simply respond best to undivided attention.
Music Facilitators
Chosen for musicianship and for reliability, communication and a genuine desire to make a difference. Screened, credentialed, inducted and supported.
Vetted & supported
Registered Music Therapist Collaboration
Where a clinically focused approach is appropriate, we collaborate with Registered Music Therapists who design and oversee the program.
On request
Getting started
Three easy steps to music in your community
Have a conversation
Tell us about your community — your residents, your existing lifestyle program, and what you'd like music to do for them. No obligation, no pressure.
We shape the service
We recommend the right option: Music Facilitation, individual engagement, or a program designed with a Registered Music Therapist. Weekly, fortnightly or occasional.
The music begins
A facilitator arrives, works alongside your lifestyle and care team, and the sessions become something residents look forward to.
Why Hertz2Hearts
Where music meets care
Hertz2Hearts was founded by a Registered Nurse and musician, with a nursing background complemented by a neuroscience informed understanding of the brain, behaviour, emotion, memory and human connection.
That broader study — including psychotherapy and hypnotherapy — has built a real appreciation of the relationship between the mind, brain, emotions and behaviour. It's an unusual combination, and it shapes everything about how we work.
- Every person is more than their diagnosisDignity, person-centred care and meaningful engagement are the starting point, not an add-on.
- We know the aged care environmentProfessional boundaries, appropriate communication and respectful work alongside your teams.
- Our goal is not to fill an hourIt's to create experiences residents genuinely look forward to.
The difference it makes
What a session can open up
Not outcomes we promise on paper — the things we see happen in the room.
Encourages social connection
People who normally sit apart end up singing the same chorus.
Stimulates memory
A first dance, a hymn, a wartime song — and the story that comes with it.
Supports emotional wellbeing
Comfort, calm and lifted spirits that last beyond the session itself.
Encourages movement
Rhythm invites tapping, clapping and swaying — participation without instruction.
Inclusive participation
No musical ability needed. Sing, listen, tap or share a memory — all of it counts.
Something to look forward to
A regular date in the calendar that residents remember and ask about.
Being clear about what we do
Music Facilitation and Music Therapy are not the same thing
Both are valuable, and they complement each other. We're explicit about which one you're getting — and we can arrange either.
Our standard service
Music Facilitation
Delivered by trained Hertz2Hearts Music Facilitators. Designed to provide meaningful recreational, social and wellbeing-focused music experiences. This is not clinical music therapy.
- Engagement, enjoyment and connection
- Live music, singing and familiar songs
- Rhythm, movement and interactive activities
- Reminiscence and social interaction
Available on request
Registered Music Therapy
Delivered by qualified Registered Music Therapists. Where a more clinically focused service is appropriate, we collaborate — the RMT designs and oversees the program, with trained facilitators supporting delivery where suitable.
- Clinical assessment
- Therapeutic goal setting
- Individualised interventions and treatment planning
- Clinical evaluation and quality review
Not sure which fits your residents? That's exactly what the first conversation is for.
In their words
Moments worth talking about
Hertz2Hearts is new, and these are among the first words from people who have seen us perform. More will appear here as our partnerships grow.
Because sometimes a song is more than a song. It can be a memory. It can be a connection. It can be a smile. It can be a moment of belonging.
The Hertz2Hearts promiseWhat we set out to create, every session
It was indeed my pleasure to watch Hertz2Hearts perform on Christmas Day to the clients of Mercy Care. I was struck by how much the clients enjoyed it all — they came alive, dancing and singing to the old tunes from their era. They remembered the words. The staff on duty joined in, encouraging and so caring. It was a very rewarding experience and one which should be replicated in all care homes. The benefits of music are well proven. I'm 72 and I would certainly consider one which offered caring staff and a wellness program which includes music, which is very powerful. To have young people give their time, especially on Christmas Day, was a joy in itself — the bridging of generations and soul stirring.
I attended a performance where Hertz2Hearts were playing recently, and from the moment they started, the atmosphere completely lifted — people dancing, singing along and genuinely enjoying themselves. They played an amazing variety of songs that clearly resonated with everyone there. Their music brought so much joy, and the vibe they created was warm, uplifting and engaging. This duo are very talented musicians with a natural ability to connect with people of all ages.
Questions
The things providers ask us first
What is a Music Facilitator?
A Music Facilitator is a trained musician who uses music to create engaging and inclusive experiences for participants. Sessions may include live music, singing, familiar songs, rhythm, movement, reminiscence and interactive activities.
Music Facilitators are not Registered Music Therapists and do not provide clinical music therapy.
Can sessions be adapted for residents living with dementia?
Yes. Music can be particularly meaningful for people living with cognitive impairment, and sessions can be adapted to suit individual abilities, preferences and levels of participation. Where a clinical approach is required, we can discuss collaboration with a Registered Music Therapist.
Do residents need to be able to sing or play an instrument?
Not at all. Music can be enjoyed at every level of ability. Residents can sing, move, participate with rhythm, share memories, or simply listen and enjoy the experience.
Can Hertz2Hearts work with our existing lifestyle and care team?
Absolutely. We value collaboration with aged care teams and work alongside lifestyle, wellbeing and care staff so our sessions complement your existing activities and environment rather than competing with them.
How often can sessions be provided?
Sessions can be arranged according to the needs of your organisation — weekly, fortnightly, occasional or specially scheduled for an event.
Bring music into your community
Let's talk about your residents.
If your aged care organisation is looking for professional, engaging and heartfelt music experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us about your community and we'll talk through the right option.