IAMM Connected - Spanish Edition #6
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
We invite you to participate in the next IAMM Conectados meeting, an initiative by the Communications Committee of the International Association for Music & Medicine that seeks to connect Spanish-speaking communities in the field of music and medicine. In this special session, we will explore the Reporting Guidelines for Music-based Interventions through a presentation on the recent update and validation study, followed by an exclusive interview with the author. The event will feature live Spanish translation to ensure accessibility and facilitate the exchange of specialized knowledge within our international community.
Sheri L. Robb, PhD, MT-BC is a Walther Professor of Supportive Oncology in the Indiana University Schools of Nursing and Medicine. Dr. Robb is internationally recognized for her expertise in pediatric music therapy and behavioral intervention research. Her program of research focuses on development and testing of music interventions to manage distress and improve positive health outcomes in children and adolescents with cancer and their caregivers. Dr. Robb is an established investigator with twenty years of continuous funding from the US National Institutes of Health. She also led publication of Reporting Guidelines for Music-based Interventions to address calls for more transparent and accurate reporting in music intervention research.
David José Gamella González holds a Doctorate in Fine Arts and is a certified Music Therapist. He serves as Academic Coordinator of the Master’s in Music Therapy at Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR) and as Editor-in-Chief of Music Therapy Research. He is part of the Music Department within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at MiSOSTENiDO.
Join IAMM to participate in conversations, expand your network, and contribute to the global advancement of music and medicine.
We look forward to having you at the event.
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IAMM Connected - Portuguese Edition #3
2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Sao_Paulo) | Online
Nosso próximo encontro do IAMM Conectados para falantes da Língua Portuguesa será na quarta-feira dia 24 de setembro de 2025 — horários a seguir. Será temático, de acordo com o que foi decidido no encontro anterior. Falaremos sobre “Instrumentos Musicais e seus papéis na Saúde e Bem-Estar”. Inscrevam-se, tragam seus instrumentos e depoimentos, nos vemos no Zoom!
Horários: 11h Brasília, 15h Lisboa, 16h Maputo, 19h30 Goa
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IAMM In Conversation with the IAMM2026 Conference Committee
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Karnataka
Join us for a conversation with members of the IAMM 2026 Conference Committee as they share insights into the planning and vision behind the upcoming 9th International Conference of the International Association for Music and Medicine, taking place October 22–24, 2026 in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India, at Christ University.
This session offers participants a chance to learn more about the conference theme, “Shaping Cultural Dialogues within Music and Medicine,” and the ideas guiding the development of the program. The committee will discuss how the conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, educators, and artists from around the world to explore the evolving relationship between music, health, and culture.
Learn more about the IAMM2026 Conference here.

IAMM In Conversation with the Executive Committee 2026
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Karnataka
Join us for an informal session with the Executive Committee of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM). This event offers a unique opportunity to meet the leadership of the organization, learn more about IAMM’s current initiatives, and hear about plans for the future.
Members of the Executive Committee will introduce themselves, share insights into the association’s strategic direction, and discuss ongoing projects aimed at strengthening the field of music and medicine internationally. The session will also include time for open conversation, allowing participants to ask questions, share ideas, and explore ways to become more involved in IAMM.
Learn more about the Executive Committee here.

IAMM In Conversation with the Music and Medicine Team
2026-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Karnataka
Join us for a conversation with members of the Music and Medicine (MMD) editorial team, the group responsible for the official journal of the International Association for Music and Medicine (IAMM). This session offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the work behind one of the leading interdisciplinary publications in the field of music and health.
The journal Music and Medicine serves as an international forum for research and clinical perspectives on the use of music in medical and healthcare contexts, bringing together insights from fields such as neuroscience, medicine, music therapy, psychology, and the social sciences. During this event, members of the editorial team will share insights into the editorial process, current priorities for the journal, and the evolving landscape of research at the intersection of music and medicine. The discussion will also highlight how the journal aims to connect diverse disciplines and translate research findings into meaningful clinical and healthcare applications.
Learn more about the Music and Medicine Team here.

IAMM In Conversation with IAMM's SIG Leaders
2026-06-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Karnataka
Since 2019, the International Association for Music & Medicine (IAMM) has supported the development of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as spaces for international collaboration, dialogue, and innovation across music, music therapy, medicine, and health-related disciplines.
For the first time in 2019, SIGs were selected through an IAMM review process for inclusion at the following IAMM Conference. Each SIG leader was tasked with bringing together experts from different disciplines, professional backgrounds, and regions of the world. Through ongoing virtual collaboration, these groups developed a range of outcomes including research proposals, educational initiatives, white papers, clinical recommendations, and practice guidelines.
Since then, SIGs have become an active and growing part of the IAMM community, contributing to conference programming, interdisciplinary exchange, and international networking both online and in person — including at the upcoming IAMM2026 Conference in Bengaluru, India.
This event, IAMM In Conversation with IAMM’s SIG Leaders, offers participants an opportunity to learn more about the current SIGs, hear directly from their leaders, explore ongoing projects and collaborations, and discover ways to become involved.
Accepted SIGs for IAMM2026:
SIG 1 – Music Therapy in the Context of Dementia: People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
SIG 2 – Telehealth Music Therapy Practices
SIG 3 – Music, Music Therapy and Displaced Populations
SIG 4 – Music Therapy of Ancient China
SIG 5 – Advancing Research and Policy on Culturally-Rooted Music-Based Perinatal Mental Health Community Interventions
SIG 6 – Occupational Health in Music
SIG 7 – Culturally Responsive Music Therapy Models for Healthy and Active Ageing
SIG 8 – Chronic Pain, Music, and Music Therapy
SIG 9 – NICU Music Therapy
Participants can also explore previous and ongoing SIG initiatives through the IAMM website: IAMM SIGs Page

9th International Conference of the IAMM in Bengaluru, India (and online)
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | CHRIST University, WJM4+QF7, Campus Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, India
We are delighted to invite you to the 2026 IAMM International Conference, hosted at Christ University in Bangalore (Bengaluru), India, from October 22–24, 2026. This is your opportunity to join colleagues from across the globe as we explore groundbreaking innovations at the intersection of music and medicine. We invite you to share your research, learn from leading experts, and connect with a vibrant international community.
Ready to participate? Explore the conference website here, and start planning your journey to Bangalore. We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional gathering of research, practice, and collaboration.

9th International Conference of the IAMM in Bengaluru, India (and online) - Membership registration
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-24 | CHRIST University, WJM4+QF7, Campus Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560029, India
