Welcome to Aetna Music and Art Foundation

For thousands of years, people have turned to music in moments of celebration, grief, healing, and hope.

Long before neuroscience began to explain music, humanity had already experienced its power. Music helps us connect with ourselves, with one another, and with something larger than ourselves.

Today, a growing body of research is helping us better understand why. It shows that music can support emotional well-being, strengthen social connection, and create moments of presence in a world.

At Aetna Music and Arts Foundation, we bring these insights into practice by designing meaningful musical experiences that foster well-being through listening, creativity, expression, reflection, and human connection. We partner with healthcare organizations, schools, shelters, workplaces, and community organizations to make meaningful musical experiences accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.

We believe music belongs at the heart of human flourishing.

Guided by timeless human experience and informed by emerging research, we design, deliver, evaluate, and continuously refine our programs to create lasting value for the communities we serve. Through collaboration, creativity, innovation, and continuous learning, we strive to help people, organizations, and communities thrive.