Featured Presentation
The Science & Magic of Music
The Science and Magic of Music is an interactive, uplifting session that reveals how music can be a powerful tool for ease, joy, and connection.
Lifelong musician and educator Dr. Wendy Hardman blends inspiring stories, science-backed insights, and simple, hands-on activities to show how music can boost mood, reduce stress, and spark creativity.
Participants leave empowered with practical ways to weave more music — and more magic — into their everyday lives.
For Event Organizers
Each keynote is tailored to your audience and timeframe (20–60 minutes).
Minimal tech required — just a mic, a piano or keyboard, and a warm audience.
Testimonials:
“At our Senior’s Luncheon in May 2025, Dr. Wendy Hardman presented “The Science and Magic of Music – How Music Helps Us Change”” to a group of approximately 60 seniors. The presentation was considered one the best received and influential presentations of the year by our senior’s Ministry. It was delivered in an entertaining, informative and audience inclusive manner that the entire group of participants (with educational backgrounds from grade school to degree holders) left with a renewed appreciation of the relevance of music in our lives – knowing how it can change and improve our physical, psychological and practical well being. Thank you Wendy Hardman!”
Bob and Pat Keith
Senior Ministry Leaders
Emmanuel Congregational Christian Church,
Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada
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January 2026
” Wendy’s music presentation for the People in Pain Network wellness and education group exceeded my expectations. She led us through an engaging music session, and many participants shared how it helped reduce their pain. It was an incredible experience.”
Virginia McIntyre BA, RTR, RTMR
President & Executive Director | People In Pain Network (PIPN)
Chair | Canadian Pain Society PWLE Committee
Co-Chair Canadian Pain Society Communications Committee
National Advisory Committee | Pain Canada
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February 2026
“Thank you so much for delivering such a wonderful presentation on The Science and Magic of Music at CORAH. Your session was incredibly well‑received, and we appreciate the engaging, upbeat, and inclusive way you approached the topic. You broke down each concept beautifully, weaving together music and science in a way that felt both accessible and inspiring.
Your presentation resonated with all of us. It encouraged personal reflection on our own relationships with music and highlighted meaningful ways we can incorporate it into our lives. The experience felt like a musical journey—filled with uplifting tunes, thoughtful discussion, and reflections on music as medicine and so much more.
We came away with a deeper understanding of music as an intentional, connecting, and motivating force, along with its powerful impact on individuals and communities—an especially meaningful message for CORAH and the older adults we serve.
Thank you, Wendy, for sharing your passion, insight, and music with us!”
Jennifer Wesman
Program Director | https://www.nscc.ca/landing/corah/index.asp
Centre for Rural Aging and Health (CORAH)
Middleton, Nova Scotia
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