Calming background music for hospitals
Licensed music for hospitals and medical centers, carefully curated to support patient wellbeing and a peaceful clinical environment.
Enhance the ambiance
of your hospital
Thoughtfully selected music creates a welcoming environment, masks unpleasant noises, and promotes relaxation
Creates a welcoming space
Background music makes the environment feel more inviting and less clinical, helping patients feel more at ease upon arrival.
Masks unpleasant noises
Hospitals and clinics can be noisy with medical equipment, alarms, and conversations. Music helps mask these sounds, easing stress for patients and staff.
Boosts staff morale
Healthcare workers face stress daily. Music can boost morale, reduce burnout, and improve efficiency.
Enhances relaxation
Studies suggest that listening to music can help reduce the perception of pain, making treatments and recovery more comfortable for patients.
The sound of better care
Our music platform helps you shape a calm and comforting atmosphere in your hospital with licensed playlists, scheduling, and custom stations, ideal background music for hospital environments.
- Pick your ideal sound from over 500+ curated stations across a wide variety of genres.
- Import custom playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Youtube, and more.
- Talk with a dedicated music concierge to help make the perfect station.
Music for hospitals made easy
Create a soothing environment throughout the day with scheduled music mixes, calming announcements, and multi-location control, all from one easy-to-use interface.
- Schedule stations and custom mixes, building the right ambiance throughout the day.
- Incorporate promotional messages for your clinic at exact times or in precise intervals.
- Link as many locations and zones as you like to your account and control music from a single interface.
Why background music for hospitals isn’t just background noise
Music can influence how patients feel, from reducing anxiety in waiting areas to supporting recovery on wards. These stats show why investing in professional background music for hospital settings makes a real difference.
of patients reported that music helped reduce their anxiety before undergoing surgery.
of healthcare workers believe that background music in hospitals creates a more positive work environment.
reduction in perceived waiting time is reported by patients when music is played in waiting areas.
Figures and statistics are based on findings from reputable industry reports and academic research studies.
Music license solutions for
different medical environments
Whether you manage a private clinic, dental surgery, or a network of medical centres, SoundMachine provides the perfect background music to support calm, comfort, and care across every setting.
Hospitals & larger medical centres
Customise the mood in waiting areas, wards, and staff rooms with zone-based music programming—designed to support wellbeing and reduce stress
Clinics & private practices
Build a welcoming and reassuring atmosphere with curated playlists that put patients at ease and reflect your care philosophy.
Dental surgeries & specialist rooms
Ease nerves and enhance the patient experience with flexible music solutions that mask noise and create a more relaxing environment.
Multi-location medical networks
Manage music across all locations from a single dashboard. Maintain consistency in tone while tailoring soundscapes by department, time of day, or patient needs.
Go beyond curated stations
Already using Spotify, TIDAL or Apple Music at home? You can import playlists from major platforms into your fully licensed music for medical center account.
How to get started
It only takes a few steps to get fully licensed music in your clinic.
1 Pick your plan
Choose one of our plans, tell us about your company, and you're in! Explore all features for 30 days, completely free.
2. Define your sound
Choose from 500+ stations or import custom playlists from major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, and more.
3. Program your content
Schedule stations, custom playlists, or mixes and get attention with promotional messaging.
4. Enjoy the music
You’re done! Watch as your medical facilities instantly feel more inviting with professional-grade and expertly curated music.
Trusted by healthcare providers worldwide
Hospitals and medical centres around the world trust SoundMachine to create the right atmosphere with licensed, flexible music for hospitals solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can music benefit patients and staff in medical facilities?
Appropriate background music can reduce anxiety, manage pain perceptions, and improve overall mood. A meta-analysis of 400 studies found that music interventions in healthcare settings led to significant reductions in patient anxiety and pain.
Are there specific areas in hospitals where music is particularly beneficial?
Yes, waiting rooms, recovery areas, and long-term care facilities often benefit most from background music. Operating rooms may also use music to help surgeons focus and reduce stress.
What type of music is best for hospital environments?
Gentle, instrumental music is often most appropriate. Nature sounds can also be beneficial. A business music streaming service like SoundMachine can provide specially curated playlists for healthcare settings that comply with volume and content guidelines.
Can I use Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube to play music in my clinic or hospital?
No. Personal streaming platforms are not licensed for public or commercial use. To legally play music in hospitals, clinics, or medical centres, you need a business-grade service like SoundMachine that includes public performance rights.
Why do medical facilities need a music licence?
Playing music in public areas is considered a public performance under copyright law. Without the correct licensing, facilities could face legal action or fines. SoundMachine covers these rights for you.
What are performance rights organisations (PROs), and why do they matter?
PROs—like ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC—represent songwriters and music publishers. They ensure artists are compensated when their music is played publicly. A provider like SoundMachine manages these rights so your facility remains compliant.