One of the programs Richard Tyo undertook during his 14 years working in the mental health field was holding songwriting sessions in shelters to help those living there express themselves. It’s also a practice he did himself, reflecting on his work life through song lyrics on Jukebox County’s debut record, “Inner Space Outer Space,” being released Wednesday. Read the full …
Musicalize Your Mental Health meets in a small room with a table, some chairs, a keyboard, a guitar, songbooks, and some people drawn to the benefits of musical therapy. “It’s helped my depression. When I come here I sing high notes, I get my stress out, and I become myself again,” said one participant of the program, who has been …
Rich Tyo (JukeBox County) leads music and mental health program sessions for youth — Read more at the Skeleton Park Arts Festival website.
“We’re talking about how we’ve been able to use music as a way for people to understand mental health, and improve their mental health.” Rich Tyo (JukeBox County) and Chris Trimmer spoke at the TEDxQueensU Conference 2015 — Read more in the Kingston Whig-Standard.
“Rich Tyo endeavors all things creative including music, art, poetry, collage, photography, performance and literature.” Read more about Rich Tyo (JukeBox County)’s Midnight Magic Rodeo Show, as profiled in the Queen’s University Journal in 2010.
