Connection Through Music For Those Who Need It Most

Sound Affects connects facility-bound older adults with live music. We provide fair pay to professional musicians to perform music that residents want to hear, music that increases their wellbeing and connectedness.

We do this through group performances, one-on-one residencies, and advocacy.

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Our Values

Sound Affects is a grassroots effort! Professional musicians, care facility residents, facility staff, community partners, sponsors and donors make this work possible

Quality

We work with 150+ local and touring musicians who deliver professional-level performances to older adult audiences, improving quality of life and social networks in participating senior care communities.

Quantity

We organize 40+ performances per month for facilities and other groups, engagements that, without Sound Affects’ grant funding and donations, would not otherwise be possible.

Personalization

We provide 1-1 programs like Artist Residencies and Musical Telegrams to provide isolated individuals with opportunities to form connections with local artists.

Variety

We specialize in arranging a variety of styles to suit a large range of individual needs - Jazz to Rock to Bluegrass and Americana - main events to mood music for any occasion.

Our Programs

Sound Affects has a four-pronged approach to bringing music to facility-based older adults

Performances for
Residents in Care Facilities

We book contemporary bands and musical acts and will bring the show into any care facility setting

Music Supplies & Wishlist Project

Sometimes helping residents access a world of music is as simple as giving the gift of a pair of headphones

One-on-One Personalized
Artist Residencies

Sound Affects has created a way for musicians to connect on a more personal level as artists-in-residence.

Shine On at the Lyric

Shine On is a an all-inclusive music experience in partnership with Shine, The Lyric Cinema, & Sound Affects. Come sing with us!

"Sound Affects is a magical and creative system set up to allow seniors to continue to participate in the Musical Arts. When the seniors can’t get out and about as easily into the community, Sound Affects comes to the rescue with a variety of talented entertainers. They provide affordability, ease, and professionalism. They fund raise to keep our cost low. What a great benefit to our Columbine Community."

Cori Allen, Activity Director at The Windsor
"As a working musician, I feel incredibly honored to have a career that keeps me grounded and connected to the way music heals. Playing for this community has been such a gift—I’ve done it so often that I recognize people, and they recognize me. It’s amazing to see how music transforms spaces, bringing new energy to places that truly need it. I absolutely love this work, and I’m so grateful to be a part of it."

Alexa Wildish, Sound Affects Artist
"Sound Affects have been a great addition to our music Program at Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab. They provide fresh faces and wide variety of music program."

Rolly Medina, Activity Director at Lemay Ave
"The performances that we have done with Sound Affects have been nothing short of life-changing, in more ways than one. First and most importantly, we have been given the opportunity to bring music, joy and engagement to people who might not otherwise be able to experience it. Secondly, for us, we have been able to see the impact that our performances have on these residents. It has made us realize how fortunate we are to have the ability to do this (and get paid, too!!!)."

Stardust Melodies, Sound Affects Artist
"My experience in working with Sound Affects has been immeasurable. On the most personal, superficial level, it has provided me with extra income as a working musician. Performing music is my full-time occupation. I do not teach, I do not work a traditional 9-5 job. So the opportunity to perform during weekday afternoons while still having my evenings free to perform elsewhere is a huge help. Sound Affects has helped me re-prioritize and remember the purpose of music in the first place. It is an opportunity to serve the community and spread something positive during a time when it is desperately needed.

Jon Wirtz, Sound Affects Artist
"Sound Affects has brought so much joy and diversity to our facility! Our Residents love the mix of artists they provide, making performances a crowd pleaser for everyone!"

Nichole Chase, Activity Director at New Mercer Commons
"Sound Affects Programming has been an integral piece of maintaining a sustainable career as a musician for the past two years fully committed to music. As a professional musician, diversified income streams are critical to our survival due to the fact that we make fractions of a cent per stream for our recorded music, and our live performance revenue suffers from increased ticketing fees and steep touring costs. I've been able to focus a sustainable and enriching music career on community impact thanks to combined income from Sound Affects performances, private instruction, regional performances, and community workshops. Sound Affects has changed the way that I think about music and its value to communities. It's also changed the way I think about my own value as a musician, and encouraged me to focus on music opportunities rooted in public good vs. corporate profit."

Alysia Kraft, Sound Affects Artist
"The feedback from our residents has been overwhelmingly positive. Many have expressed their gratitude and delight, stating how the music brings so much joy to their day. It's clear that the magic of this program lies not only in the exceptional talent of the musicians but also in their genuine care and respect for our community. We look forward to each visit, knowing that it will be another unforgettable experience filled with the magic of music.”

Rachel Robertson, Activity Director at Turnberry Place