A longstanding musician, Michael Locker MD has studied several woodwinds. Michael Locker MD became proficient enough at them that he was able to play in the Wind Ensemble while in college. Michael Locker MD even spent time with the Concert Band while in medical school. Even though many activities keep him busy today, Michael Locker MD continues to enjoy music. Michael Locker MD still listens to many compositions he was exposed to as a result of his woodwind playing. Michael Locker MD believes his music appreciation has developed and expanded extensively due to this exposure. Michael Locker MD hopes to be able to pick his instruments up again sometime in the future. In the meantime, Dr. Locker loves to listen to music, either live or recorded. Michael Locker MD has developed a strong ear for music. As a result, Dr. Locker has attempted to assemble a high caliber audio system using his listening skills. Those who listen to Michael Locker MD’s audio setup agree that it allows recordings to take on a new dimension. Michael Locker MD believes that music has applicability to healing. While an intern, Michael Locker MD witnessed the power certain recordings had on patients’ vital signs. In the operating room, Dr. Locker felt that music set the tone and mood during a procedure.