Music has a way of reaching places words can’t touch. For individuals living with a traumatic brain injury (TBI), music is more than just background noise—it can be a powerful tool for healing, expression, and connection.

At The Crumley House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center, we see this impact every day. Music is woven into the fabric of our programs—not just as therapy, but as joy, motivation, and community.

Whether it’s playing in the background during physical training sessions, sparking memories during music trivia, or filling the room with laughter and confidence during our weekly Coffee and Karaoke Thursdays, music supports our members in meaningful ways.

Cognitive instructors Marcella Million and Kattie Lowe started our Crumley House Coffee and Karaoke Thursdays earlier this year, and now Thursday is the most anticipated day of the week for members and even our staff.

Research shows that music therapy can improve speech, motor coordination, memory, and emotional well-being after TBI. But you don’t always need a formal session to reap the benefits. Simply listening to familiar songs can bring comfort, trigger positive memories, and reduce stress. For many of our members, music provides a sense of identity and belonging—a way to reconnect with themselves and others after injury.

At Crumley House, we believe in the healing power of rhythm, melody, and shared experiences. In the journey of brain injury recovery, music isn’t just a pastime—it’s a lifeline.