Music therapy

Ilya shares his impressions of music therapy

Ilya came to Victory Beats music therapy almost by accident, but purposefully. He underwent his rehabilitation at the Superhumanscenter, but lived in another institution several dozen kilometers away and had to travel every day either by the center’s special transport or by several minibuses. Evening classes were almost unrealistic, which upset him, because Ilya had been a musician in the past and dreamed of returning to his favorite activity.

But almost simultaneously with his arrival at Superhumans, preparations for a concert with the band “Zhadan and Sobaki” began in parallel. This was a sign and the choice was made. Ilya instantly became the soul of the company, actively joined the process and helped a lot in group classes. Dreams must come true, so what followed were performances for Prince Harry, Howard Buffett, at a big Superhumans reunion and with the lead singer of “Druha Rika” Valeriy Kharchyshyn , and many other pleasant events.

Ilya tells how music therapy affected him in this video.

Victory Beats music therapy on Superhumans Reunion 2025

On May 31, the Superhumans Center brought together more than 3,000 people for its annual Reunion. The event featured a wide range of locations and activities—everything from entertainment to lectures, from sports and creative workshops to employment assistance. Celebrities, official delegations, and well-known business figures attended, but the event was opened by a performance from the Victory Beats band, made up of patients from the center's music therapy program.

A couple of months before the event, we received an offer we simply couldn't refuse. We eagerly got to work, rewrote our repertoire multiple times, and ultimately put together a short show that instantly lit up hearts and energized all the guests for the day.

Two drummers, two bass guitars, and two electric guitars—an unusual lineup, but this isn’t an ordinary band. The presence of other music therapy participants was invaluable in preparing for the performance. Some came just to listen, while others joined in the playing—each rehearsal turned into a mini concert, sparking new ideas.

But the day didn’t end with just one performance. The music therapy location was packed with people all day long. One of the highlights was meeting and reconnecting with former participants who had attended our music therapy sessions before and eagerly joined our non-stop jam once again.

By evening, music stars started arriving, and our very own Sasha Ivanko kicked off the main concert stage with his DJ set. That magical moment arrived when everyone was dancing and singing—on the dance floor, the security team, people at different locations, even the musicians preparing for their own performances.

And what came next? The entire Superhumans Center spent days humming "Naidya Ye" (there is a hope), the music therapy program continued attracting new people and exploring new approaches, and our incredible band started gearing up for new performances coming very soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Victory Beats Music Therapy is 1 year old!

The Victory Beats project celebrates another milestone. Our music therapy direction turned 1 year old! On May 18, 2024, at the Superhumans Center, we held our first relaxation session for Sasha, an 11-year-old boy who lost his leg as a result of being hit by a Russian missile. This session was also remembered for the fact that after it, Sasha became interested in music and tried to create compositions on his own using an application on a tablet.

Over these 12 months, music therapy has helped dozens of people - at Superhumans, at Habilitation center HAB, at special sessions for people who survived captivity. We helped organize retreats for veterans' families and began international cooperation with scientists and cultural institutions and projects. We launched our own approach to DJingas therapy and have now separated it into a separate project, EnterDJ. Even more events in the very near future.

Infinite gratitude to all who supported us, who joined and helped and, of course, a special gratitude to all visitors to our therapy. You inspire with your feedback about the improvement of the condition, you help to improve the approaches with your ideas and comments, you motivate others to join with your incendiary play and unbridled positivity.

Music heals the body and mind, music opens the door to our own subconscious and makes us a better version of ourselves. Music saves lives!

Maksym conquers the organ play

On April 24, an incredible event took place - Maksym took an important step towards his dream: learning to play the organ.

Maksym is a military man who, having lost parts of his fingers, did not lose his strength of spirit and thirst for music and the fulfillment of dreams.

Thanks to the Lviv Museum of the History of Religion, Maksym was able to experience all the greatness and beauty of organ music, hear fascinating stories and chat with the incredible Ms. Olena Matsenyukh. She hospitably welcomed us, shared her warmth and demonstrated her mastery of playing the organ.

The first chords that Maksym played are already making my goosebumps. This is just the beginning of a great journey that we will be happy to follow in the future!

Second meeting with Nigel Osborne

On April 15, an incredible event full of rhythm, emotions and musical enthusiasm took place at the Victory Beats music therapy. visited The outstanding British teacher, composer, humanitarian and iconic figure in the world of music therapy, Nigel Osborne, visited us again Nigel Osborne.

It was a real symphony of improvisation and desired melodies: from a driving rock rhythm with guitars and percussion to the deep, meditative sound of a hang. In addition to the therapeutic session itself, we also had a very fruitful conversation on plans for the development of music therapy in Ukraine. So, stay tuned for an update soon!

We are incredibly grateful to Nigel for the two hours of inspiration, play and spiritual light that he and our heroes gave to everyone present. Special thanks to Art Therapy Force project for the opportunity to organize this meeting.