About
Brian Harris is the Founder and CEO of MedRhythms, a company developing a prescription music platform, where he has overseen product development, clinical trials, FDA listings, CMS reimbursement, and venture capital financing. A board-certified music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist Fellow, he previously established the first full-time inpatient Neurologic Music Therapy program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, focusing on traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other neurologic conditions. He co-founded the Arts & Neuroscience Group at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, was named a 2025 ACRM Fellow, and is a member of The Recording Academy, with published work in music and rehabilitation and named inventor status on several patents.
Co-Founder and CEO at MedRhythms
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Co-founders at MedRhythms
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Owen McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- The Recording AcademyProfessional Membercurrent2025 — present
- Mitchell InstituteMember, Board of Directorscurrent2022 — present
- MedRhythms, Inc.Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officercurrent2014 — presentBoston, MA
- The Academy of Neurologic Music TherapyAdvisory Council Member2019 — 2022Toronto, Canada Area
- ACRM | AMERICAN CONGRESS OF REHABILITATION MEDICINEChair, Arts & Neuroscience Group2018 — 2020
- Berklee College of MusicGuest Lecturer2013 — 2020
- Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalNeurologic Music Therapist Fellow2013 — 2017Greater Boston Area
- Spaulding Rehabilitation HospitalMusic Therapy Intern2012 — 2013Greater Boston Area
- NERAMTASVice President of Lesley University2012 — 2013Greater Boston Area
- NERAMTASInternational Music Therapy Trip to Greece2012Athens, Greece
- Tewksbury HospitalMusic Therapy Intern2011 — 2012Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Manna MinistriesAlcohol and Drug Counseling Aide2009 — 2011
- University of Maine Student Govenment, Inc.CEO2010 — 2011
- Surry International Music Therapy CenterIntern, Music Therapy Assistant2010
- American Legion Boys State of MaineCounselor2007
Skills & more
Neurologic Music Therapy72Music Therapy99Psychology99Music78Leadership62Traumatic Brain Injury46Neurologic Disorders9Networking27Rehabilitation36Community Service17Program Development32Public Speaking67
- Neurologic Music Therapist Fellow — Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy
- Music Therapist - Board Certified — The Certification Board for Music Therapists
- Neurologic Music Therapy — Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Harris?
- Brian Harris is the Founder and CEO of MedRhythms, a company developing a prescription music platform, where he has overseen product development, clinical trials, FDA listings, CMS reimbursement, and venture capital financing. A board-certified music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist Fellow, he previously established the first full-time inpatient Neurologic Music Therapy program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, focusing on traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other neurologic conditions. He co-founded the Arts & Neuroscience Group at the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, was named a 2025 ACRM Fellow, and is a member of The Recording Academy, with published work in music and rehabilitation and named inventor status on several patents.
- Where does Brian Harris work?
- Brian Harris is Co-Founder and CEO of MedRhythms.
- What companies did Brian Harris found?
- Brian Harris founded MedRhythms.
- Where did Brian Harris go to school?
- Brian Harris studied at University of Maine (Major: Psychology Minor: Music); Lesley University (M.A. in Expressive Therapies: Music Therapy).
Founder mafias
University of Maine mafia7
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Lesley University mafia3
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Same school
Also attended University of Maine19
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Also attended Lesley University7
Jennifer L. SolomonHead of Platform at NVP CapitalLloyd CarneyStrategic Advisor at Vertical Venture PartnersAmy NavinDirector of Operations at LRVHealthBrian SchechterPartner at Primary Venture PartnersDorothy MaloneyCompliance Officer at AMR Action FundMarcio LempertOperating Partner at Syn Ventures Seed Management Llc
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Recording Academy4
Also worked at MedRhythms, Inc.3
Also worked at ACRM | AMERICAN CONGRESS OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE1
Also worked at Berklee College of Music7
Steve HoltzmanBio Advisor at Amplify PartnersJason RhodesPartner at Atlas VentureMichael A. BrownPartner at Shield CapitalGeorge HowardInvestor at Acme InnovationGavin BergerBoard of Directors at Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET)Paul CirielloInvestor at Fairhaven Capital Partners
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