Welcome to the Research Repository
Powered by Berklee’s Music and Health Institute
This open-access, expertly curated repository connects researchers, clinicians, educators, and changemakers with the growing body of global evidence at the intersection of music and health.
Whether you’re advancing public health goals, designing community programs, or investing in scalable solutions, this repository offers the evidence you need to turn insight into impact.
Research Repository
Explore thousands of peer-reviewed articles, white papers, and reports—organized by condition, setting, intervention, and outcome—to help you:
- Identify high-quality evidence to inform funding priorities, policy, and practice
- Compare and contrast studies to recognize trends, gaps, and opportunities
- Support innovation in clinical care, education, and research
- Build strategic initiatives backed by data and real-world impact
Music and Health Institute Taxonomy
The Music and Health Institute Taxonomy is an interactive framework designed to help you navigate the growing landscape of research, programs, and practice at the intersection of music and health.
Co-developed by Dr. Joy Allen, MT-BC (Berklee College of Music), Heather Hedden (Hedden Information Management), and Brandy King (Knowledge Linking), this dynamic tool empowers users to:
- Search by what matters to you—including medical conditions, outcomes, settings, interventions, populations, and music-based procedures
- Compare findings across studies and disciplines to identify best practices and new areas for exploration
- Build research agendas by spotting trends and uncovering gaps in the literature
- Inform programs, policy, and funding decisions through a structured, evidence-informed lens
Search Tips and FAQs
New to the repository? Use this helpful guide to support your research. Get answers to questions like:
- How can I explore what’s in the repository?
- What does the repository include?