As a violinist and vocalist, I have always been interested in how my music might help others. Before the pandemic, I regularly played violin and sang at a retirement home near where I live - for free. I also performed regularly in various church settings, played for social dances and gave concerts. During the pandemic, all that stopped. Fortunately, I found a course offered remotely through the Longy School of Music called Music for Healing and Transition, which was based on providing individualized music for patients at home, or in hospitals or hospices. We learned how to observe  and assess the condition of a patient and then provide suitable music, often improvising and always changing to adapt to the patient's needs. This was quite different from music therapy, which I had some familiarity with as a client and a student. I did not have to interact with the patient beyond the basics - they could fall asleep or even ask me to stop if they wanted. They could even request music.  It was also different from what I had been doing before, which was simply entertainment.The focus then was on me; now it is all about the patient and how to bring them joy, comfort and healing. To complete the course, I am required to complete a number of practicum hours in hospital and/or hospice settings.   All this is offered voluntarily: no charge. Please let me know if you would like me to visit: I am also happy to supply a package of information and to give an interview live or virtually.