Success to Significance with Swan Songs founder Christine Albert

Back in 1992, Christine Albert was asked to come to death bed of John Swann. John wanted to hear his favorite songs from one of his favorite Austin musicians. Christine's music brought peace, comfort, kindness and a touch of grace as John transitioned to his eternal home. In 2005, Christine Albert founded Swan Songs, a nonprofit bringing last musical wishes to people with terminal illnesses. Receiving around one or two requests daily for private performances, Swan Songs has fulfilled over 1,000 unique requests for music at the end of life. Albert began using her natural talent in 1992 to bring musical wishes to those facing the end of their lives. It wasn’t until years later that Albert and her friend Gaea Logan, an Austin psychotherapist, recognized the benefit of making music more available to patients in hospice care by merging the healthcare and music communities.Here is a touching testimonial that expresses the spirit of Swan Songs. “Thank you, Swan Songs, for giving my dying mother a true gift. The pleasant and professional musician showed up with his guitar, sat at the foot of her bed and serenaded Mom with her favorite country classics for almost an hour. The photographer captured magic moments of the joy radiating from Mom’s face. The planner prepared thoroughly and attended to ensure that all went well. It did; far beyond our expectations. These days Mom doesn’t remember when I visit. The morning after the concert she awoke humming and asking for ‘Cowboy George.’ Thank you for stimulating old memories and creating new ones of her favorite music. Thank you for honoring her well.” - Daughter of a recipientBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.