The Pros and Cons of Songwriting with AI: A Music Therapist’s Perspective

My thoughts on AI and Songwriting, by Mack Bailey Songwriting has always grown alongside new tools—tape machines, digital workstations, virtual instruments, and smartphone apps. Now artificial intelligence has entered the mix, and people are feeling everything from curiosity to hesitation. Whether you’re a longtime songwriter or someone using music as a way to heal or […]
Mack Bailey and MTR Featured in Aspen Daily News

When local journalism takes notice of quiet, meaningful work, it’s often a sign that something important is happening. Recently, The Aspen Daily News featured Music Therapy Retreats founder Mack Bailey, highlighting his decades-long commitment to using music as a tool for emotional expression, connection, and healing. While the article focuses on Mack’s work with youth […]
The Blanket That Saved Me

Please enjoy this guest blog from Dan Stott, a veteran who attended the first retreat.
Join us for Music Heals: A Collaborative Fundraiser Event!

Join us April 5, 2025, at Hidden Trace Farm in Franklin, TN, for Music Heals: Stories and Songs from the Farm! Enjoy live music, a silent auction, dinner, and more while supporting mental health wellness. Buy tickets, volunteer, or sponsor today.
Guest Blog: My Journey with Mack Bailey at a Music Therapy Retreat

U.S. Army veteran Jordan Manco shares his transformative experience at Music Therapy Retreats, where music became a pathway to healing, connection, and self-discovery.
Mack Bailey Interviewed on Military Broadcast Radio

Our founder Mack Bailey had the honor of hanging out on Military Broadcast RADIO, a nonprofit dedicated to giving veterans a voice after the uniform.
Healing Through Songwriting: Sam Robbins’ Experience at an Andover, MA Retreat

Sam Robbins shares his powerful experience songwriting with a veteran during the 2024 Music Therapy Retreat.
The Aspen Times Features US Air Force Veteran’s Experience at Colorado Music Therapy Retreat

US Air Force veteran Jac Lawler has spent the last 20 years working on recovering from trauma. She found new healing with Music Therapy Retreats.