As a not-for-profit 501(C)(4) social welfare organization, YMWI serves as an organization of excellence dedicated to interdisciplinary development, scientific investigation, professional training and clinical amalgamation of active music participation strategies with integrative evidence-based medical insights for the purpose of enhancing quality of life for individuals of all ages regardless of race, ethnicity or disability.

YMWI’s primary purpose is to advance our understanding of Recreational Music Making as an effective lifestyle enhancement strategy.  The Institute’s mission is carried out through exemplary scientific research as well as dissemination of insights and findings through multiple educational venues.

The Institute’s collaborators range from a world-renowned genomic research institution, to award-winning hospitals and extraordinary community centers dedicated to improving quality of life.

The purpose of this website is to provide an overview of the Institute’s activities, as well as current projects and peer-reviewed published research.