Believe Music Heals
is dedicated to bringing
healing through music
to those who need it most.
We are a not-for-profit organization that brings people peace and hope during times of distress and hardship, or at the end of their lives, by using music as a vehicle for self-expression, creativity, comfort, and transformation.
Support Believe Music Heals
The story of ‘Bernie and The Believers’ is the most powerful I’ve ever come across at the Tiny Desk.”
—Bob Boilen, Host and creator of NPR’s ‘All Songs Considered’ and The Tiny Desk Concert series
Music can become one’s legacy.
Essence Goldman
Essence Goldman, Founder and Executive Director of Believe Music Heals, award winning singer-songwriter, has been immersed in art and music since childhood…
Healing Through Music
Healing through music is a powerful way to help individuals treat, cope, and transcend physical, emotional, cognitive and social challenges. Music helps reduce heart rate…
Bernie’s Legacy
Bernie & The Believers is a project no one could have planned. The story began two years ago when Essence was teaching voice lessons to a man named Bernie Dalton…
The Heart of the Music
Discover the story behind the music that gave rise to each Believe Music Heals participant’s creative expression.
New Program Launch!
Believe Music Heals is launching a program with By The Bay Health / Hospice where we will be working one on one with those experiencing chronic and terminal illness. Here is a photo of our teaching artists at a hospice training.
