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Welcome to The Summit FM's Music & Wellness Program

A live and multimedia program using the power of music to strengthen community well-being

At The Summit FM, we believe music is more than something you hear—it’s something you feel. It connects us, grounds us, and helps us heal. That’s why we created the Music & Wellness Program—to bring the restorative power of music into everyday life and promote mental, emotional, and physical health across our community.

Through a blend of live events, workshops, on-air features, and streaming content, we explore how music supports wellness in ways that are both accessible and inspiring.

Our program includes:

  • Music & Movement Workshops – Interactive sessions that combine live music, mindfulness, and gentle movement to promote relaxation and self-awareness.
  • Community Performances – Concerts and storytelling events that celebrate resilience, connection, and creativity.
  • Wellness Moments on Air – Short radio and video segments highlighting tips for wellbeing and PSAs designed to increase awareness about various mental health topics
  • Curated Playlists & Wavelengths Streaming Channel – Music selections designed to soothe, uplift, and inspire.

How does music support wellness?

  • Lowers stress and anxiety 
  • Boosts mood and motivation
  • Strengthens social connection
  • Supports rest and relaxation
  • Encourages movement
  • Fosters self-expression and creativity

Whether you’re tuning in, attending an event, or discovering new music through our app, we invite you to join us in exploring how music can help us all feel a little “better’er.”

For Summit FM Music & Wellness inquiries:
Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, TCTSY-F
Music & Wellness Coordinator
sarah@thesummit.fm

Summit Wellness: Music & Movement

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By Sarah Swirsky, Summit FM Wellness Coordinator Have you ever felt inspired, motivated, or relaxed by combining music and movement? If so, you’re onto something—research shows that pairing music and movement can profoundly impact mental and physical well-being. The rhythm of music naturally encourages the body to move, helping to reduce stress, boost mood, promote […]
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Wavelengths: Mindful Music with You in Mind

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Akron, OH – November 22, 2024—The Summit FM, Akron's musically adventurous public radio station, is excited to announce the launch of Wavelengths, a new streaming radio station playing mindful music designed to enhance relaxation and well-being. Beginning November 22, 2024, Wavelengths will be available to listeners via The Summit FM’s website and smartphone app, offering a soothing soundtrack to support […]
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Summit Wellness: Gratitude - "As Luck Would Have It"

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By Matt Anthony - Summit FM Contributor   But, hell, I chose it, yeah, I own it And it brings me to my knees I got lucky. “Lucky” -  Elle King   It was one-thousand, six-hundred and seventy cubic centimeters of torque-laden mechanical ingenuity.  It was a rare black-and-gold color scheme that prompted instant commentary from onlookers. And it was a […]
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By Summit FM Contributor Marc Lee Shannon I would arrive home, click on the Yamaha tuner that powers up the Klipsch speakers and subwoofer, and exhale—the simple joy of my favorite music station's at-home, end-of-day comfort. As I took off my jacket, put my backpack on the floor, and plopped on the couch, I would […]
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Summit Wellness: Flying Without a Net

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By Summit FM Contributor Marc Lee Shannon March 15th, 2015. It’s my first solo all-original singer-songwriter gig—sober. Location? A downtown bar that used to be the late-night palace of promises to myself to quit my drinking, and here I was on the stage, tuning, pacing, and panicking. Tonight, I was flying without a net. The previous November, […]
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