We came across a documentary on Netflix that had us both in tears and full of joy about the power of music. The documentary, “ Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory, ” documents a music therapy program that assists elderly people living with dementia in nursing homes. In the beginning, you see the patients who are lethargic, lacking in emotion and sometimes completely unresponsive. Then, their caregiver gives them an iPod filled with their favorite sounds from their youn

We have been fortunate lately to have so many new releases of music-related movies and documentaries. We were completely inspired by Alive Inside and were intrigued by William H. Macy’s Rudderless. Now there’s a new documentary that shows the value of music education. Some Kind of Spark by Ben Niles follows five kids living in some of New York City’s poorest communities who receive special instruction from Juilliard's Music Advancement Program. The renowned program provides