Jennifer Buchanan

Jennifer Buchanan

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Calgary, Alberta

Health and Wellness, Stress Management and Music Therapy Expert

Jennifer Buchanan is a multi-award-winning Canadian music therapist, author and keynote speaker who has been nominated thrice for the Community Impact Award. Jennifer Buchanan is an expert for how the power of music amplifies mental health, memory and motivation.
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JENNIFER BUCHANAN BIOGRAPHY

Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA, stands as a trailblazing music therapist, keynote speaker, and best-selling author. With over three decades at the helm of JB Music Therapy, she has played a pivotal role in introducing hundreds of music therapy programs across Canada.

Jennifer Buchanan’s company, recognized thrice with nominations for the Community Impact Award by her local Chamber of Commerce, is home to a diverse team of Certified Music Therapists. These professionals cater to a wide age range across medical, educational, and community care settings.

Having served as the past president and Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, Jennifer Buchanan now holds a Director position at the National Music Centre (NMC). Here, she frequently presents and is celebrated as a national authority, guiding all visitors to tap into the transformative power of music.

Jennifer Buchanan’s clinical strengths shine in the areas of mental health, memory, and motivation.
Her partnerships with corporations, healthcare institutions, and law enforcement agencies highlight her dedication to expanding the influence of music therapy across various sectors.

Jennifer Buchanan’s acclaimed book, “Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist,” offers readers a deep dive into music’s intricate relationship with heart health, neuro-rehabilitation, and overall well-being. Esteemed media outlets, including The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, and The Huffington Post, have amplified Jennifer’s impactful contributions to the global discourse.

Blending her passion for music’s therapeutic potential with her MBA, Jennifer Buchanan is driven by a commitment to a cause transcending individual pursuit. Her numerous awards and accolades from her professional community attest to her enduring legacy in the music therapy domain.

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A chat with Jennifer Buchanan about The Power of a Playlist

Jennifer Buchanan Topic Presentations

tune in - how music can transform organizations and lives one note at a time

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  • In our age of unyielding distractions and persistent disruptions, often to the detriment of our health, there is a simple yet incredibly powerful tool that we have not fully leveraged – music. As one of Canada’s leading trailblazers and experts in music therapy, Jennifer Buchanan bridges the gap between academic research and the public in a humorous, warm and insightful way. She believes that when we experience the right music, in the right way, transformation can happen –  improved productivity, a boost in mood, enhanced performance, reduction in stress and stronger team engagement.

    Like music, Jennifer’s “TUNE IN’ message is universal – it reaches people worldwide regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or location. No matter what kind of organization—a private practice, a small company or a large corporation—managers and employees at all levels will learn to “Tune In” to a better organization by becoming more collaborative, creative and productive. This “keynote” experience is sure to open or close your meeting on a high note.

wellness incorporated – leading a business that makes a difference

harmony at work - improve creativity and productivity in the workplace

blisspoint – the art of securing your health

wellness, wellplayed - how to activate your people, unite your teams, and engage your entire organization

the music advantage - a keynote full of key notes to strengthen mood, memory and motivation

the power of a playlist - craft purposeful playlists for stress management, resilience, and a thriving workplace.

jen xs 8-track to rock every age - maximize your music with these 8 tune-up tips.

wellness wellplayed - master the art of music for team connectivity, productivity and reducing burnout.

tune in - amplify health and reverse aging with the power of music.

wellness, incorporated - find your company’s bliss point by balancing heart, health and play.

corporate wellness workshop - the perfect online lunch and learn tuning into wellness - amplify health and harmony in the workplace

Testimonials

Thank you, Jennifer Buchanan, for giving me and all those that have had the benefit of your work, one of the most heartwarming experiences of our lives. May you continue your work and touch the hearts and souls of many in the years to come.

Don Felder

Lead Guitarist
The Eagles

Jennifer Buchanan is a fantastic storyteller. She guides us through the importance of music, how our brains respond, and how we can harness its power at different points of the day—to feel energized and connected. The information is truly enlightening. Long live the mixtape!

Greg Bond

Partner Channel Sales
Microsoft

For the past 15 years, I have watched in amazement as Jennifer Buchanan has shared her knowledge, skill, and sheer passion for music and its power to help change lives. The mind and soul can be reached through music in ways otherwise impossible, and Jennifer has allowed so many people to live a more fulfilling life by opening their hearts and letting the music in.

Harvey Cohen

Vice President, Central Region
Live Nation Canada

Your keynote presentation was a perfect “end-note” at our recent conference. Right from the start your energy, inspiring content, and musical interludes engaged and captivated the audience. Your unique closing was a real hit! Putting together a customized song that included participant comments on what they learned at the conference, was brilliant and the “icing on the cake”. BRAVO!

Ingrid Norrish

Canadian Society of Professional Event Planners

Jennifer has an amazing ability to connect with her audience in an engaging, motivational and thought-provoking way. She was able to take our conference theme and incorporate it into her presentation in a creative and relevant way. We continue to receive excellent feedback from our delegates. Jennifer is a truly inspirational speaker who is also an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you, Jennifer.

Erin Lassiter

Conference Chair
Canadian Institutional Research and Planning Association

Jennifer brings an insight into creating space for music, allowing us to reconnect with our internal values. It gives us the chance to remember with the warmth of experience and the ability to draw us out. This book is necessary, perhaps even on a daily basis.

Douglas Moore

Business Transformation
Toyota North America

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