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 SummaryIn this episode, Jerry Vinci sits down with Andy Tubman, a board-certified music therapist and co-founder and chief of therapeutics at Singfit, who discovered music's healing power in the most unexpected way—watching his best friend emerge from a coma while he played Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here." That transformative moment in a college ICU room launched Andy on a path from aspiring baseball player to Temple University's renowned music therapy program, and eventually to building a company that's making evidence-based music therapy accessible to over a thousand senior living communities nationwide. Drawing from decades of clinical experience in geriatric inpatient psych and private practice, Andy reveals how Singfit evolved from his father's "crazy inventor" idea—an opera prompt system for learning librettos in the car—into a scientifically designed platform that transforms passive listening into active neurological exercise. The conversation challenges the industry's reliance on karaoke and background music, exploring instead how structured singing programs with word cueing, intentional playlists, and staff training protocols are reducing hospitalizations, falls, and behavioral incidents while increasing resident engagement, staff morale, and family trust during tours.Learn More:Learn more about Singfit: https://www.singfit.comEmail Andy Tubman directly: andy@singfit.comGeneral inquiries: info@singfit.comTakeawaysSinging activates more brain regions simultaneously than any other single activityRegular singing regulates cortisol (stress), increases dopamine and serotonin (mood), and boosts immunity markers 200-300%Skilled nursing communities using Singfit twice weekly saw reductions in hospitalizations, falls, and behavioral incidentsOne provider reported 40% membership increase after implementing Singfit due to family interest in the joyful programmingWord cueing eliminates reading requirements, making singing accessible to residents with cognitive and sensory challengesStaff don't need to know songs or be able to sing—technology provides lyric coaching and guide vocalsA 23-year-old activities coordinator unfamiliar with Frank Sinatra can successfully facilitate sessions with proper trainingHarvard Health reports adults in group music programs show 32% higher life satisfaction scoresSinging together releases oxytocin, strengthening staff-to-staff and staff-to-resident bonding and rapportSales teams trained to facilitate Singfit sessions during tours create compelling emotional experiences for touring familiesMusic therapy can serve as nonverbal sensitivity training, revealing team dynamics and communication patterns leaders missWorkplace singing groups show 50% increases in perceived social bonding and collaborationAARP integrated Singfit Studio into member benefits, offering discounted access to 36-38 million membersSingfit Studio app uses smart algorithms to match music to daily emotional states and clinical goalsFamilies report powerful moments when non-verbal residents begin singing during sessions(00:00:00) When Music Brought Someone Out of a Coma - Opening Story (00:00:28) Welcome to From Leads to Leases - A Senior Living Wellness Podcast (00:01:37) Meet Andy Tubman - Board Certified Music Therapist and SingFit Co-Founder (00:02:47) The Accident That Changed Everything - From Baseball to Music Therapy (00:06:28) Why Singing Activates More Brain Regions Than Any Other Activity (00:10:27) The Chemistry of Singing - Cortisol, Dopamine, and Immunity (00:13:08) From Opera Stage to Senior Care - The Birth of SingFit (00:14:36) What Makes SingFit Different - Word Cueing vs. Karaoke (00:16:52) Empowering Staff to Deliver Music Therapy - Training and Technology (00:20:10) Differentiation Through Experience - Music as a Marketing and Trust Tool (00:24:15) Measurable Outcomes - Reduced Falls, Hospitalizations, and Behavioral Issues (00:30:12) The Future of Music and Medicine - Biometrics, Voice Analysis, and AI (00:32:07) Music as a Leadership Lesson - Building Culture Through Connection (00:37:32) SingFit Studio and the AARP Partnership - What's Next (00:39:39) How to Connect with SingFit and Integrate Music Into Your Community
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