Jennifer Buchanan

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 inspires the audience on how music fosters connections, focus, & feeling better by combining powerful personal stories, cutting-edge clinical research, and straightforward strategies.

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Leadership
Mental Health
Peak Performance
Personal Growth
Resilience & Adversity

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JENNIFER BUCHANAN BIOGRAPHY

Jennifer Buchanan is the Founder and Visionary Architect of JB Music Therapy (JBMT), a music therapy company that has been instrumental in the implementation of hundreds of music therapy programs throughout Canada for 30 years and that has been thrice nominated for the Community Impact Award by her local Chamber of Commerce. JBMT currently employs a diverse team of 18 Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) serving all ages in medical, education and community care settings.

As the author of two award-winning books – Tune In and Wellness, Incorporated Jennifer Buchanan has become a trusted source for many television media outlets across North America and has been featured in publications such as The Guardian and The Huffington Post. Her latest book, Wellness, Well played: The Power of a Playlist was written for all of us who love to make the biggest impact possible while getting the most out of life – it equips busy, mindful people with tools and supports to engage with music in a deeper way.

As an invited keynote speaker at national and international conventions, Jennifer Buchanan speaks on music and mental health, music therapy, and health entrepreneurship to a wide variety of education, healthcare, government, small business, and corporate wellness audiences.

Combining her music therapy experience with her MBA, Jennifer Buchanan is the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. The Canadian music therapy community presented Jennifer with their two most prestigious awards – the Norma Sharpe Award for lifetime achievement and the Frani Award, named after her long-time mentor and friend – and the pioneer of music therapy in Canada.

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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

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This inspirational and trailblazing story reveals how Jennifer Buchanan built a successful social purpose business that makes money and makes a significant community impact, despite being told it was impossible. Based on over 25 years of owning and operating an award-winning company, Jennifer presents her most moving stories to convey the following key strategies to help you build greater impact and meaning into your business, regardless of your company’s age or size:

Jennifer Buchanan imparts her front-line experience and infectious energy, speaking directly to every member of the audience. She brings her real-world experience of starting her company with just one client and scaling it to maximize community impact. Her first accountant said the market would never buy in…..over a quarter of a century later (and with a new accountant), Jennifer has built a company that proves good work can still make a difference.

harmony at work - improve creativity and productivity in the workplace

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The truth is that we can all feel overwhelmed, inefficient, and not connecting as well as we would like with our team. The solution? Putting tools, strategies, and mindsets in place to turn that experience around. Jennifer Buchanan’s experience as a music therapist has given her the gift of learning how to leverage music to reach such goals.

Many have witnessed the benefits of playing music to enhance performance — for the employer, it may be improving engagement, boosting efficiency, expediting projects, or working with greater enthusiasm. For the staff member, it may be sparking creativity, or help for working through a barrier in a project. For others, it may be feeling better connected to others or getting motivated for their next half marathon. Regardless of the goal – music has been proven to help.

In a practical yet inspiring session, Jennifer educates audiences on how to effectively leverage music in their personal and work environments to enhance their creativity, productivity and team collaboration. The result? More innovative contributors are also happier and less stressed. The kind of things that make for incredible organizations.

blisspoint – the art of securing your health

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For many, being good at their job can give them a sense of achievement or satisfaction. But what happens when you are no longer satisfied and feel burned out? This presentation will help you find the perfect bliss point, the values junction that will help you fulfil your purpose and support your desired outcomes in work and life.

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

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If, as studies suggest, music can help improve an athlete’s performance by as much as 15%, imagine what music could do in your workplace.

Jennifer Buchanan, the author of Wellness, Well played: The Power of a Playlist, will share fascinating insights and inspiring stories from her cutting-edge work as one of North America’s most acclaimed music therapists.

In her 30-year journey working with incarcerated adults, at-risk youths, seniors living with dementia, and business leaders, Jennifer understand the power of music to make a real difference in the lives of so many people and a real difference in your workplace.

You’ll discover how using music and tools like creating a purposeful playlist can help you and your team manage stress, be more resilient, improve memory, and inspire you and your team to be more productive. And yes, you’ll learn how music can create a more harmonious workplace.

You won’t want to miss this fun, inspiring, and interactive keynote that promises to not only be memorable but a much-needed tonic! Yes, it’s a keynote all about keynotes!

When words are not enough (or easy), let the music start the conversation.

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Jennifer Buchanan can deliver customized presentations within the following topic themes.

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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