About Music Flow
Established in 2023, Music Flow is currently Hong Kong’s only non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to the provision of music therapy services. Our mission is to advocate for music therapy and make it accessible to everyone, ensuring that individuals can experience its powerful therapeutic benefits. Through music, we strive to enhance mental well-being and foster emotional healing in our community.
Promoting music therapy awareness
Providing accessible therapy services
Supporting mental and emotional well-being
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We all connect to music
Rhythm Within Us
Every aspect of our being—our heartbeat, breathing, tone of speech, and walking rhythm—exhibits a natural cadence and harmony. These intrinsic patterns create a profound connection to music, serving as the foundation for our musicality.
When we immerse ourselves in music, whether through listening or participating in musical activities, our brains spring into action. Cognitive functions are engaged, activating auditory regions that process language and sound, alongside motor areas that govern physical movement. This seamless interplay allows us to instinctively respond to musical rhythms, much like young children who cannot help but dance to the sounds of music.
It is clear that our musical abilities are not merely learned; they are innate gifts which we are born with.
Music and the Brain
Music has a profound ability to stimulate the emotional centers of our brains, guiding us through a spectrum of feelings and offering a powerful outlet for self-expression. It can soothe grief, stabilize emotions, and provide comfort in times of need. Moreover, music acts as a trigger for memories, helping us recall significant life experiences. The connection between music and humanity is deep and inseparable, reflecting our shared experiences and emotions throughout life.
Emotional Power of Music
Music has an incredible ability to help us connect with our true emotions. It gently opens the doors to our hearts, enabling us to express feelings, alleviate emotional suppression, and enhance our self-healing journey from trauma. This transformative power of music has led to the rise of music therapy as a trusted and effective treatment modality for improving emotional and physical well-being.
Music as Therapy
Registered music therapists utilize clinically certified musical interventions alongside psychological and counseling techniques to support our clients. We prioritize the development of meaningful relationships, creating a safe and trusting environment essential for effective therapy.
Throughout the therapeutic journey, our therapists help individuals enhance their emotional well-being and develop skills across various domains, including psychological, physical, social, cognitive, behavioral, and decision-making abilities.
Healing Through Sound
Numerous studies have confirmed that music can strengthen and reshape the brain’s neural networks. It helps users who experience language and expression difficulties due to illnesses (such as stroke or brain injuries) to enhance their speech abilities, attention, memory, and even motor skills, thereby speeding up their physical and mental recovery.
Universal Connection of Music
Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, offering profound benefits tailored to our individual needs. It accompanies us through different stages and experiences in life, allowing us to find joy and gain the strength and courage to continue moving forward.
Executive Director
Kingman CHUNG
I believe in the transformative power of music and its ability to heal. This strong passion has led me to my journey of becoming a registered music therapist. Upon returning to Hong Kong in 2013, I have dedicated myself to promoting and expanding the reach of music therapy.
My aspiration has always been to harness the potential of music in more impactful ways.
The establishment of Music Flow, a non-profit organization, stems from my desire for more individuals to benefit from music, thereby promoting the accessibility of music therapy. We believe that each person carries within them a ‘music child’ – an innate sense of musicality that, when engaged through therapy, can evoke powerful emotional responses, promote self-expression, and unlock potential for self-actualization and creativity, while supporting physical and mental healing.
Every individual deserves respect, care, and compassion. We actively work to integrate resources and promote various projects to raise awareness of music therapy. Our mission includes providing services to vulnerable communities and terminally ill patients, using music to convey love and care, alleviate their grief and pain, and ensure that everyone is heard, and not left to suffer in silence.
Music Flow is also a collaborative platform that brings together music therapists, musicians, specialized therapists, patient organizations, as well as students from music and music therapy programs, and volunteers eager to participate in music services. Together we aim to bring different talents and perspectives into the community, fostering joy, inclusivity, and communal engagement through musical experiences.
As we move into an era of diverse treatment modalities, we advocate for a holistic approach to well-being, one that offers healing without the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals.
Music belongs to everyone – let us embrace it as a powerful remedy for healing both the body and spirit.
Board of Governors and Advisors
Board of Governors
Kingman CHUNG
- Executive Director, Music Flow
- Founder & Director, International Music Therapy Centre (IMTC)
- CEO, Hear I am Innovation and Technology Ltd
- Registered Music Therapist (Australia)
- Clinical Supervisor, The University of Melbourne
- Chairman, Hong Kong Music Therapy Association (2016-2020)
- Honorable advisor of Cancerinformation.com.hk Charity Foundation
Board of Governors
Dr. Sarah LEE Wai Sze, SBS, MH
- Co-founder, Music Flow
- Hong Kong professional track cyclist
- Hong Kong Sports Stars Award
- Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award (2018)
- Honorary Fellow, The Education University of Hong Kong
- Doctor of Science honoris causa, Hong Kong Shue Yan U
Board of Governors
Pauline LAU
- Board member, Music Flow
- Certified Financial Planner
Board of Governors
Linda TSE
- Board member, Music Flow
- Holds Master’s degrees in Psychology, and in Human Resources Management & Training
- Over a decade of leadership experience in people development, shaping talent strategy, and enhancing organizational readiness across the FinTech, Consumer Goods, and Consulting industries
- Deeply committed to fostering community healing and advancing meaningful change through music and positive psychology
Advisor for Service Programs
Miran CHEUNG
- Designer, and event planner
- Human Resource Specialist
- When she started her business, she made a committment to dedicate a portion of her income to charitable causes and community service.
- Currently, she focuses on supporting patients in General Infirmary Services and terminally ill patients.
- Since 2023, she has been invited to serve as an advisor for service programs at Music Flow.
Our Team
Angela HO
Senior Music Therapist
More about Angela
Angela began her specialized music education in middle school and developed an interest in psychology. She was inspired by a music therapist’s sharing and determined to become one herself.
Since graduating and returning to Hong Kong in 2014, Angela has maintained her passion for the profession. To her, music therapy is about trust and companionship. She views music as a powerful communication tool that fosters connection and understanding, guiding clients to rediscover their inner potential and strength, promoting holistic recovery, whilst achieving therapeutic goals.
Over the years, Angela has collaborated with various NGOs and social enterprises to provide music therapy services to those in need. Her extensive experience working in residential facilities has enabled her to expand and deepen her services, continually enhancing the quality of life for residents and supporting them through different stages of life with dignity and peace. This work is profoundly meaningful and carries a strong sense of purpose.
Angela firmly believes that music therapy is an essential component of complementary medicine, particularly in rehabilitation. She is committed to furthering her knowledge of the effects of music on the human brain, exploring its role in reshaping neural connections, and improving the treatment and recovery outcomes for patients with neurological injuries.
Through Music Flow, Angela hopes to work together with the team to put her music therapy ideals into practice, explore the possibility of integrating music therapy with other forms of therapy, seeking out comprehensive treatment solutions as well as promoting the physical and mental well-being of both clients and their caregivers.
- Registered Music Therapist (Australia)
- Neurologic Music Therapist
- Master of Music Therapy (University of Melbourne, Australia)
- Bachelor of Music (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Additional Qualification
- Palliative Care Music Therapy Certificate
- NICU-MT Certificate (Florida State University College of Music)
- Bunne Music Method, Level 1 Director Certification (Sweden)
Jasmine HO
More about Jasmine
Jasmine frequently incorporates the ukulele in her work. She believes that this lightweight instrument, combined with singing, can bridge the gap between her and the clients she serves, fostering mutual trust throughout the therapeutic journey.
The role of a music therapist involves using music to help individuals who may feel adrift rediscover their pathway. The inherent flexibility of music allows therapists to adapt to the client’s current state, providing a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can experience companionship, express emotions, and gain deeper self-understanding.
Through her work at Music Flow, Jasmine aims to reach a broader audience, enabling them to experience this academically grounded yet human-centric profession. She also hopes to enhance the understanding of music therapy’s value as a complementary healthcare service among local social welfare and medical professionals, working together to promote and sustain public mental health.
- Music Therapist-Board Certified (US)
- Neurologic Music Therapist
- Master of Science in Rehabilitation for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy (Berklee College of Music, USA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music (University of California, Berkeley, USA)
Jeanne CHIU
More about Jeanne
Jeanne began her musical journey at a young age, learning the violin and participating in many orchestra rehearsals and performances. Music has always been an integral part of her growth and development. As a form of non-verbal expression, music has the power to connect individuals and evoke shared emotions, possessing a unique and profound influence.
After graduation, Jeanne worked as a teacher, providing subject knowledge as well as assisting students in navigating various challenges during their developmental years. In her early teaching career, she faced numerous obstacles but was inspired by a senior mentor’s words, “Influence lives with your own life.” This motivated her to embrace her role as a companion in her students’ journey. During this time, she continuously contemplated other ways to touch hearts , which ultimately led her to resign from her teaching position to specialize in music therapy in Australia.
Upon obtaining her qualification as a Registered Music Therapist in Australia in 2007, Jeanne returned to Hong Kong, where she has spent many years providing music therapy in early development centers, special schools, and hospitals, supporting preschool children and hospitalized youth through music and language.
Through her work at Music Flow, Jeanne aims to continue influencing lives through music, healing each individual she serves and their caregivers, while raising public awareness of the therapeutic benefits of music therapy as a complementary healthcare profession for mental and physical well-being.
- Registered Music Therapist (Australia)
- Master of Music Therapy (The University of Queensland, Australia)
- Master of Arts in Music Education (Hong Kong Baptist University)
- Bachelor of Arts in Music (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
- Diploma in Education (Primary Education) (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Additional Qualification
- Part-time Lecturer (SCE, Hong Kong Baptist University)
- Kindermusik Certified Instructor
- Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)
OUR PROJECT
Harmony Connection ― Healing Through Music
Harmony Connection is the inaugural music therapy program launched by Music Flow, funded by the Keswick Foundation. Beginning in November 2024, this program will span a minimum of three years, providing music therapy services to three public hospitals and three elderly care facilities. Throughout the duration of the Harmony Connection Program, Music Flow will continuously collect and analyze project data and relevant metrics to assess its effectiveness and enhance our services.
1. Public Hospital Program
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In collaboration with the patient resource centers of three public hospitals, we offer personalized music therapy to patients at palliative ward, oncology ward, as well as elderly or disabled individuals in infirmary wards who are suffering from terminal or chronic illnesses whilst requiring ongoing medical care, and/or whose health conditions cannot be significantly improved through active treatment.
2. Elderly Care Facility Program
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The program commenced at the Heung Hoi Ching Kok Lin Association Buddhist Li Ka Shing Care and Attention Home for the Elderly and TWGHs Women’s Welfare Club Western District, Hong Kong Residential Care Home for the Elderly. It will expand to the another facility in the second half of 2025. We also aim at offering individualized music therapy, group sessions, as well as choir activities for elderly individuals with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, strokes, terminal or chronic conditions.
OUR PROJECT
Bringing Music Therapy to the Community
70 years ago in 1953, George Brock Chisholm, M.D., the first Director-General of the World Health Organization, famously stated that ‘Without mental health there can be no true physical health.’ This emphasizes the inseparable link between mental health and physical well-being. Unfortunately, mental health issues are often overlooked by the general public, leading to delays in seeking assistance and negatively affecting overall health.
Music Flow aims to lead the integration of music therapy into communities by organizing music therapy workshops in various neighborhoods. Conducted by Registered Music Therapists, these sessions will offer the public an opportunity to relax and engage in interactive experiences through music, enhancing their understanding of emotional health and learning how to incorporate music into daily life, manage stress, and face life’s challenges with a better mindset. Together, we aim to build a mentally health-friendly society.
OUR PROJECT
Connecting People Through Music
Music serves as a bridge for connecting people from diverse backgrounds, ages and social roles. We aim to create together a symphony that unites us where all voices harmonize and melodies resonate.
We actively promote Music Flow as an interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral platform for collaboration and communication. Our goal is to bring together music therapists, musicians, various health professionals, patient organizations, students from music and music therapy programs, and volunteers interested in participating in music services. By leveraging each other’s strengths, we aim to promote music in innovative, multifaceted ways within the community.
In addition to a variety of music experience workshops, Music Flow will also host online and live concerts. Through different interactions and exchanges, we hope to share the joy and happiness that music brings, fostering a shared vision of communal enjoyment, inclusivity, and connection.
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