Music Therapy and Solo Entertainment

Ria creates specialized programs to meet the needs of any group. As a solo entertainer and Music Therapist, she leads interactive sign-a-longs with her voice, guitar and lots of humor. Be it a theme party, a corporate or private function, your group will be delighted by Ria's ability to reach everyone.

Past events include: The Red Hatter's Luncheons, Edward Waters College Board of Director's Dinner, The Young at Hearts Events, The Presbyterian Nursing Home, The Villa Riva Christmas Party, The Park Ridge Nursing Home, Peaches 'NaBasket Adult Day Center, The Catholic Women's Association Luncheon and many more.

Music Therapy, the art of using music to motivate and inspire the unmotivated, to soothe and heal the ill, and to lead people on their personal spiritual paths comes in many forms. Ria has a unique ability to emotionally connect with each client and to use her beautiful and sensitive music to his or her benefit.

Her work with Body and Soul The Art of Healing brings sensitive and beautiful music to hundreds of individuals in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Baptist Hospital, The Mayo Clinic, Shands Hospital, Westminster Woods, St. Catherine Labore and many others.

As an active member in her community, Ria often performs in benefits and fund-raiser events for Peaches ‘Na Basket Adult Day Center, St. John’s Terrace, The Prelude Chamber Music Camp and The PFLAG Awards Dinner, to mention a few.

To book Ria for your next special event contact her at 904.854.0309.

What People Are Saying:

"Ria has been an artist with our organization, Body and Soul, The Art of healing, since 2007. She has performed in many venues including, The USO’s salute to The Troops, The Villa Rive Christmas celebrations, The opening of the Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, various special events at Westminster Woods on Julington Creek and St. Vincents, as well as personal room to room musical visits in numerous hospitals and seniors facilities. Her performances are always professional, fun, and a major hit with our audiences, which is the reason that she is often requested for return engagements. Ria and her husband Peter are truly musicians and entertainers of the highest order, and we are honored to count them as members of our organization.

James E. Jenkins, Executive Director/Founder, Body and Soul The Art of Healing, Inc.

"Our group, The Young at Hearts, all rant and rave about Ria Falkner’s wonderful performances. Her program is interactive, funny and, of course, full of talent. I highly recommend her and BLUEMOON for any special event."

Elly Willis, President, TheYoung at Heart

"I am in charge of my chapter of the famous Red Hatters here in Jacksonville. We have hired Ria to entertain us at our luncheons for Christmas and several other times during the year. She is such a well-rounded entertainer, as well as a great singer. We can’t wait till her next show."

Marny Wills, President La-Tee Dahs, The Red Hatters

"I have taken lessons with Ria and I can honestly say that she is the very best teacher one could ever ask for. She’s very knowledgeable and very patient. I highly recommend her for music lessons. Ria also comes and performs at our senior’s Adult Day Center. All our clients just love her and always look forward to her interactive music."

Dolores Flemming, MSA NHA Director, Peaches’Na Basket Adult Day Care Center

"If I haven't mentioned it before to you, Ria Falkner is amazing and we'd like to see her more. She connects with the patients so perfectly and really gets them involved. It's something to see."

Misty, Baptist Hospital

"Miss Ria is such a cool teacher. Not only have I learned a lot about singing, but I’ve also learned to read music and how to sight-sing. I now feel very confident in my choir, and also singing in my band. She’s the best!"

Kate Harrison, Age 18

"Miss Ria is a very good guitar teacher. She is patient, firm and inspirational. I have been taking guitar lessons from her and Peter for over two years and I now feel accomplished on my instrument."

Taylor Schwang, Age 15

"I am thrilled that I have finally learned to sing the “right” way and I can now also read music. I am no longer afraid of those “high notes”.

Ashley Turner, Age 14