JERRY
O'LEARY, M.A., M.T.-B.C.
Jerry O'Leary brings 37 years of musical performance
experience as a guitarist, vocalist, theatrical performer/director
and music therapist to create the Delaware Valley's
premiere music therapy service known as MusicWorks.
After
receiving his Master's degree from Immaculata University,
Jerry began providing individual music therapy services
at Settlement Music School in Philadelphia. For two years,
he directed the Music Therapy Department at Archway Programs
of Atco, New Jersey. In early 2002, Jerry began working
with Delaware County seniors through the COSA Waiver
and Bridge programs, and most recently expanded his relationship
with COSA to include group music therapy seminars at
various Delaware County Senior Centers. He leads seminars
for The Wellness Community of Philadelphia to provide
support, hope, and education for people with cancer and
their loved ones. All of these experiences have culminated
in the formation of a unique music therapy service for
both the young and the old, MusicWorks.
Jerry's
clients have faced the challenges of autism, ADD, ADHD,
Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, dementia, developmental
disabilities, Down syndrome, depression, isolation and
other acute medical conditions.
He
spent 12 years working as an original composer and Technical
Director of the Theatre Department at Rosemont College
while pursuing other diversified musical interests. Over
the past 20 years, Jerry O'Leary has performed in the
Irish singing duo known as Scanlin & O'Leary, producing
three albums while performing at area festivals, concerts,
private gatherings, and local pubs.
Jerry
is a personable and compassionate therapist. He establishes
an easy rapport with his clients, and has helped many
cope successfully with medical and psychiatric challenges.
Jerry truly believes that Music Works Wonders.
