ABOUT US
OUR VISION
We envision a world in which all people are empowered to use their creativity and self-expression to better their lives and the lives of others.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help people write, record, and perform original music to promote empathy, transform lives, and inspire the world one song at a time.
OUR PASSION
We believe that every single person has something unique and valuable to contribute to others and that it is in this act of service that we find our highest calling and can have a lasting impact on our communities and world.
ITS ABOUT VALUES...
Contribution
We believe that every single person has something unique and valuable to contribute to others and that it is in this act of service that we find our highest calling and can have a lasting impact on our communities and world
Empathy
Defined as “the ability to share someone else’s feelings, experiences and emotions by imagining what it would be like to be in that person’s situation,” we believe that the key to effectively tackling the biggest challenges we face on an individual, interpersonal, community, and global level is to intentionally learn and practice the lost Art of empathy.
Dignity
We believe that every person is worthy of honor, love and connection with no other conditions but that they are human beings with inherent dignity..
Self-expression
We believe that creating art helps fulfill the human need to be seen and understood and serves as a starting point for people to bring their highest aspirations for themselves and their lives into real time and space.
Given a context of freedom to try and fail, with the expectation of creating original content, people will not only hone their ability to say, “this is who i am and this is what is important to me”, but they may find it easier to translate that into action in other parts of their lives.
Quality
We Strive for the highest level of quality in everything we do, from how we treat people and our partner organizations, to how we approach songwriting, music production, live performances and of course, the quality of the music itself.
About the Founder – Adam Christoferson
Adam Christoferson is a prolific songwriter, music facilitator, and community builder who founded Musical Intervention and MI Studios. For more than 25 years, he has led music-making groups in hospitals, psychiatric units, community programs, and recovery settings. Guided by the belief that music can heal, connect, and transform lives.
Raised in special education and as the child of two parents living with schizophrenia, Adam grew up navigating instability, stigma, and emotional challenges. Through it all, music became his refuge and source of clarity, expression, and hope. These experiences shaped his lifelong mission: creating safe, judgment-free spaces where anyone can use music to feel seen, empowered, and connected. Against many odds, Adam earned his degree in Recreation Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University in 2010.
In 2015, Adam opened the Musical Intervention Studio at 23 Temple Street in New Haven. It is a drug and alcohol free creative space where people come to write, record, and share original music. What began as a small studio grew into a nationally recognized model for healing through creativity.
Adam’s work has led to partnerships with Yale University, the State of Connecticut’s mental health system, and groundbreaking research supported by the NIH/NEA/Kennedy Center Sound Health Initiative, exploring how group songwriting can support people experiencing psychosis.
A TEDx speaker, Claim to Fame Season 3 champion, and lifelong mental health advocate, Adam continues to inspire through authenticity, compassion, and creativity. His story reminds us that every life holds a song worth sharing — and that making music together can truly change the world.
