HIGHLIGHTS

NEWS

• “MKMRF shared that co-founder Will Knaak is back on the road with Blue October on the We Didn’t Die Young tour — an engaging “big-news” update tying your mission to music and visibility. Instagram

• MKMRF announced the addition of seven new leaders guiding the foundation into its next chapter, signalling growth and organizational maturation. Facebook

• On the MKMRF website, there’s a “News, Stories & Case Studies” section under the “Science of Music & Trauma Recovery” page — showing how your content is being structured in a more formalised way. mkmrfoundation.org

• The “Programs & Impact” page details your program portfolio and emphasises the trauma-informed philosophy and the “7 C’s of Resilience” framework (Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping, Control) — useful for messaging, especially in donor or board materials. mkmrfoundation.org

• A monthly membership call-out: MKMRF referenced its monthly donors as “incredible monthly members” and emphasised the national first: “the nation’s first trauma-informed music school for children.” Facebook

At The Marnie Knaak Music & Resilience Foundation, we believe music heals the invisible wounds of trauma and empowers families to thrive.

Trauma leaves more than memories—it affects the body, the nervous system, and our ability to connect. Traditional therapy is vital, but many survivors need additional ways to process and heal. That’s where music steps in.

• Nonverbal Expression: When words are hard to find, rhythm and melody give emotions a safe outlet.

• Regulation & Safety: Playing, singing, or even listening to music calms the nervous system, lowers stress hormones, and creates a sense of safety.

• Connection: Group music-making fosters trust, teamwork, and a reminder that healing doesn’t have to happen alone.

Why Music is Therapy