Welcome
Enhancing Quality of Life for Seniors Through Music
Our mission is to bring joy to seniors residing in assisted living facilities through the magic of music!
Magic Music Hour
Bringing Joy and Improving Memory Through Music
Magic Music Hour is a volunteer organization founded by high school musicians in the Conejo Valley in Southern California
During an entertaining one-hour live piano performance, we sing songs and play instruments (bells and shakers) with all the senior residents joining in!
We supply the piano, the lyric sheets, the instruments, and the fun!
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
At Magic Music Hour, we believe that music has a unique and powerful way of touching people and improving memory.
Through a careful selection of inspiring songs, our senior participants joyfully sing out loud and play along to the songs they remember from their youth!
Our Founders
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy
Charlie Mintz and Allison Pearson founded the Magic Music Hour as part of the State of California's Civic Seal of Engagement project
Charlie and Allison are seniors at Agoura High School where they are members of the award-winning Wind Ensemble Honors band
Sample Songs
Our Philosophy
Sample Songs
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- Whole Lotta Shaking Going on (with shaker instruments)
- Jingle Bells (with bell instruments)
- Take Me Out To The Ball Game
- Moon River
In The News
Word of Mouth
People are taking note of the inspiring story of The Magic Music Hour!
https://www.theacorn.com/articles/students-serenade-seniors/
RESEARCH
Scientific Applications
Our thesis that music stimulates memory in seniors is substantiated by the following scientific research. We hope to continue to explore applications for the use of music in Alzheimer's therapies.
https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/emotional-health/music-as-medicine-alzheimers-dementia
https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/art-music