Villa Musica’s Musical Biographies™ program brings together people with all forms of dementia, their care-givers, and family in a unique multi-sensorial experience that centers around music and memory.
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Our Mission
Music accessible through education, performance, and community engagement.
Learn about what makes Musical Biographies so unique.
Music and Art Bring Memories to Life
Villa Musica and the UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center present Musical Biographies™, a 6-week workshop for people with dementia, caregivers, and families to create personalized memory books inspired by meaningful music, memories, and life stories.
Encore!
Self-expression and community are essential to the human experience, especially as we age. Villa Musica – San Diego’s Community Music Center, provides multiple access points for older adults to connect with vibrant and creative programming.
Why It’s Needed
- Dementia is a diagnosis that affects an entire family.
- Care partners struggle to care for a loved one who is diagnosed with dementia.
- These dyads (i.e., person with diagnosis & care partner) experience an enormous shift in the dynamic of their relationship.
- Both people need support from others experiencing a similar shift.
Our Team
Fiona Chatwin
Artistic Director
Ingrid B. Guerrieri
Facilitator & Curriculum Development Lead
Aaron Bullard
Director of Community Partnerships
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Thank you for your interest in Villa Musica and our Musical Biographies™ program. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, participating, or learning more about our work, we’d love to hear from you.
Please reach out with any questions or ideas—together, we can continue bringing music, memory, and meaningful connection to our community.