“Music is one of the most accessible and underutilized nervous system tools in modern health.”
About the Book
Music for the Heart translates 25 years of music therapy experience and research into 10 simple tools anyone can use to lower stress, regulate breathing, improve sleep, and support heart health.
Why This Book Matters
Post-pandemic cardiovascular concerns and stress levels have risen dramatically. This book offers an accessible, evidence-informed approach to healthy living using one of the most powerful tools we all have: music.
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Interview Topics
1️⃣ “Music as Medicine: The Missing Tool in Modern Heart Health”
2️⃣ “You’re Listening Wrong: How to Use Music to Regulate Stress and Protect Your Heart”
3️⃣ “The Nervous System Hack Hiding in Your Playlist”
How music affects the heart and nervous system
Post-COVID heart health and stress
Music therapy myths and truths
Practical uses of music in daily wellness
Why playlists can be healing tools
How caregivers can use music intentionally
Sample Interview Questions
Why is music one of the most overlooked tools in modern heart health?
How does music actually influence the autonomic nervous system and heart rate?
What mistakes do people make when they say, “Music relaxes me”?
Can you walk us through one practical way listeners can use music today to lower stress or improve sleep?
Why isn’t intentional music use more integrated into hospitals and cardiac rehabilitation programs?
Evidence-based Practice
Mini Bio:
Daniel B. Tague, PhD, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist, researcher, and author of Music for the Heart. With over 25 years of experience in hospitals, education, and community health settings, he translates complex neuroscience and cardiology research into practical tools anyone can use. His work focuses on how intentional music use can regulate stress, support heart health, improve sleep, and strengthen emotional resilience.
Extended Bio:
Daniel B. Tague, PhD, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist, researcher, and clinician with more than 25 years of experience working in hospitals, educational institutions, and community health settings. He is the author of Music for the Heart, a science-based guide that teaches everyday people how to use music intentionally to regulate stress, improve breathing, support heart health, enhance sleep, and strengthen emotional resilience.
Drawing from decades of clinical practice and research in neuroscience, psychology, and cardiology, Dr. Tague distills complex scientific principles into practical, accessible strategies. His work bridges the gap between medical research and daily life, helping individuals, caregivers, clinicians, and wellness professionals use music as a structured health tool rather than background entertainment.
Dr. Tague’s research and clinical work have appeared in academic journals, national research initiatives, and professional training programs. He is widely recognized for translating music therapy research into clear, actionable language for both professional and public audiences.
Through podcast interviews, speaking engagements, and writing, he aims to reframe music as one of the most accessible and underutilized tools for nervous system regulation and long-term health.
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