Julian Silva

Julian Silva, MA, MT-BC, is the Project Manager for the Music & Dementia Research Network. Julian earned his master’s degree in music therapy from New York University (NYU). His music therapy training included a internship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and a field placement at Bronx Lebanon Hospital. At MSKCC his clinical experience included the use of song writing, improvisation, lyric analysis and drumming to help patients cope with the physical and psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment. At Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Julian used music to facilitate individual and group sessions for patients dealing with abuse, substance dependency, domestic violence and anger management. In addition, Julian spent time at the Child Study Center at Bronx Lebanon helping adolescents use music as a form of expression in dealing with abuse, violence, neglect, and various psychiatric issues. At the present moment, Julian is also a music therapist at UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital Oakland.