empowering people in our community through music therapy
What's happening at HOH
Battle of the Bands 2024
Thank you to all who made Battle of the Bands 2024 a success! On May 30th, we premeired 14 new music videos produced by the HOH Rock Bands. If you missed the Watch Party or want to relive the excitement, you can now view the music videos on YouTube.
HOH Merch Shop
Order your Higher Octave Healing merch today! Shop clothing, hats, mugs/cups, buttons, stickers, tote bags, and more! A portion of every purchase supports music therapy programs at HOH.
📣New programming alert!📣![]()
Our Start With Music program is being brought to the west valley! Come join our music therapist Carly at Sunrise Mountain Library starting next Wednesday, 10/16, at 10:30am to sing songs, play instruments, dance, and much more! ![]()
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Start With Music uses a variety of music-based activities aimed to aid in childhood development. Everyone is welcome to this class, so make sure to join us for a fun time!
🎷Staff Spotlight!🎷![]()
This week we are highlighting our executive director Shelbe White! Shelbe is in charge of all of our finances, communicating with our board, writing grants, and many other things to keep HOH running. You can often find Shelbe working around the clinic and taking care of all of the “big picture tasks” of HOH. Here is a Q&A to get to know more about Shelbe!![]()
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1. What made you want to pursue a career in music therapy?![]()
As far back as junior high school, I knew I wanted to find a career in music that fit me. I began volunteering and working in special education classrooms, where I was lucky enough to be introduced to music therapy, and the idea stuck. Even as my career has moved me in directions I never could have imagined, a love of music and desire to help people sits at the center of my motivations. ![]()
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2. What instruments do you play?![]()
Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Percussion![]()
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3. Who are your favorite bands/artists?![]()
Depends on the day...![]()
Fitz and the Tantrums, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Journey, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and so many more! I love being introduced to new music.![]()
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4. Do you have any pets?![]()
I have an old boxer shepherd mix named Lucky![]()
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Thank you for everything that you do for HOH!
This week, HOH Executive Director Shelbe White had the pleasure of attending the @Tempe Diablos Charities Celebration of Giving alongside Jennifer O'Connell, Executive DirectorDown Syndrome Network of ArizonaizoDown Syndrome Network AZorkaz) in celebration of our joint program funded by the Diablos. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect and learn about the amazing Tempe organizations and programs supported by the Diablos this year!![]()
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This year, thanks to the support of Tempe Diablos Charities, HOH and DSNetwork are pleased to present rthe UPLifted Voices singing group and UPBeat percussion ensemble for the Down syndrome community in Tempe. Thank you Tempe Diablos for all you do to support organizations and programs like ours!
Today is the day! HOH is having a fundraiser at 4 different MOD Pizza locations! Stop on by to any of the participating locations shown on the flier to help HOH raise some dough! All you need to do is show this flier and mention Higher Octave Healing and MOD Pizza will donate 25% of the proceeds from the event back to HOH. Can‘t make it in person? No problem! Use the code MODGIVES25 online to have your order counted.![]()
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We are so excited to see everyone there and we thank you for your continued support to HOH!
MOD Pizza Fundraiser Today! -
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TODAY, HOH will be having a fundraising event at MOD Pizza! This event will be happening all day long at 4 different MOD Pizza locations.
Legacy Of Music | Take On MeSparkling Music | Surfin USAFive Rockin Waves | I Want It That WayThe Billie Jeans | On The Road Again
View all videos on our YouTube channel.
HOH in Action
We are excited to have a great film that showcases what we do and some of the clients we are lucky to serve. Thank you to BallBoy Productions for their incredible work.
Higher Octave Healing is
a non-profit music therapy organization in Tempe, Arizona. We are dedicated to increasing the quality of life and promoting empowerment. To achieve this we provide a variety of therapy, research, resource, and community outreach programs.
Our music therapists work with a variety of children, teens, and adults across the Phoenix metropolitan area. In our work we address the cognitive, social, physical, emotional, psychological, neurological, and sensory needs of each individual. From there, we utilize the rhythmic and harmonic components of music to create a unique treatment plan for each individual. All therapeutic applications of music are provided by a degreed, Board-Certified professional. Learn more about our programs.
Who we serve
Every week, HOH serves over 600 people in the greater Phoenix area including the following groups:
- Developmental disabilities
- Hospice
- Cognitive, auditory, and language processing
- Peer socialization and communication groups
- Rehabilitation
- Stress management
- And more...
Why we serve
- Enhance public awareness about the benefits of music therapy
- Increase availability of music therapy services
- Provide support, resources, and related services for individuals, groups, and families
- Advance music therapy research
- Offer continuing education and support for professionals and students working in music therapy and related fields
Get Involved
HOH could not function without the support of people like you.
There are many ways you can help us continue to provide our services.
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Your donation supports our ability to provide music therapy to over 600 people in the Valley each week.
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