While angioplasty and angiography procedures are minimally invasive, the prospect of undergoing a procedure on a major organ like the heart often triggers a great deal of patient anxiety, especially when it is the patient’s first time undergoing such a procedure. The experience can be acutely stressful, and factors such as previous traumas from physical pains, an unfamiliar environment, and fear can contribute to varying levels of stress for many patients.1 Research has shown that music therapy can provide a significant improvement in the anxiety levels of patients in coronary care units2, and it has exhibited similar effects on patients undergoing other medical procedures such as hemodialysis, cataract surgery, and Caesarean section. This article will explore the value of music therapy for patients in the cath lab setting