My experiences as a Therapeutic Musician with Animals

“Healing animals from severe abuse and neglect that no one else is willing to help, is a very tall order.  We think outside the box and do whatever we can to rehabilitate them, body and soul.  Our animals carry a lot of pain with them from their past and we need a support team to help them.  We want them to feel safe and embrace their second chance at life.  Andrea and Chris Novicki help so much with their positive energy and their beautiful healing music! The live therapeutic music that Andrea and Chris play helps to speed up the rehabilitation process.  It helps the animals to trust, feel happy, which then leads to their physical healing.  It is great for our staff and volunteers' souls too!!  Thank you Andrea and Chris for being a part of our gentle family and for all that you do in the world for people and animals!     ” - Michelle Robertson - Founder's Assistant,    The Gentle Barn Foundation  

“I had the best night sleep I've had in a very long time. I had so much to do at work but I was able to stay focused and energized all day! Thank you!! I loved it!  Buddy our Yorkipoo loved it too. He is still sound asleep on my pillow and has been snoring for awhile. Thank you so much. ” - Kelly Marshall - Teacher

“Andrea’s Soundscapes for People and Pets is a wonderful way to find peace and calm after a busy day. I don’t have a pet but love animals and found it relaxing and enjoyable to watch the animals react to Andrea’s soothing music and calming voice. They sensed the relaxation in their owners and went from being animated to gradually drifting off to sleep. As a musician myself, I’m attuned to the effect sound has on our psyches; by the end of the session I felt at peace and centered. Andrea’s ability to connect to both animals and people through music is a very special gift.” - Debbie Vinick - Professional Harpist

“It appears that some animals really love music, while some others may have only a momentary fascination. Some canines appear to be oblivious. Regardless of preference or level of attention, we're learning from current research, including our own, that music provokes a neurological response in dogs similar to that of their guardians. The natural psychoacoustic process of resonance, entrainment, and pattern identification takes place in our canine companions as well as in us. ” - Joshua Leeds & Susan Wagner, DVM, MS