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These EOD-SMs have been diagnosed with mild TBI (mTBI) and present with post-concussive symptoms (PCS) that impact functioning in familial, social, and occupational domains, including cognitive impairment and emotional dysregulation. Additionally, some were diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and presented with comorbidities including insomnia, hypervigilance, and depression. Music therapy with SMs focused on addressing PCS by implementing a clinical protocol using a music-making intervention on the piano. Explosive Ordnance Disposal-service members\u2019 performance and completion of the clinical protocol demonstrated a higher level of dexterity, memory retention and recall, and emotional regulation than non-EOD-SMs. Explosive Ordnance Disposal operations and music-making are sequenced cognitive and motor processes that require physical and mental agility and enhanced emotional resilience to perform under pressure. 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