Section 1: Hero

"Express Yourself Through Music"Patent-Pending Musical Communication for Stroke SurvivorsCurrently Validating with Melbourne & Manila Speech PathologistsFor Speech Pathologists
Learn Jun's & Gerald's Stories

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Section 2: Important Notice

⚠️ Important NoticeJunbell is a consumer accessibility app designed to complement existing
communication methods. It is not intended to replace professional speech
therapy, medical treatment, or prescribed AAC devices.

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Section 4: Clinical Foundation

Why Musical Communication WorksThe Clinical Advantage: Leveraging Preserved AbilitiesResearch shows stroke survivors often retain musical processing abilities
even when speech is severely impaired.[1] This principle underlies Melodic
Intonation Therapy (MIT), an evidence-based approach used by speech
pathologists worldwide to help stroke survivors with aphasia.[2]Jun's experience suggests this advantage:
After his stroke in March 2025, Jun could no longer speak clearly—but
he could still recognize melodies, distinguish musical notes, and use a
tablet keyboard interface to produce musical patterns. While his guitar-
playing abilities haven't yet returned, his musical processing remains intact.Junbell builds on this neurological advantage:
✓ 3-5 simple notes (not complex vocabulary)
✓ Musical patterns designed to feel intuitive (ascending tones = positive,
descending = negative)[3]
✓ Leverages preserved brain pathways (music processing often spared in
left-hemisphere stroke)
✓ Faster potential learning than sign language (days to weeks, not months)The Technology-Independent Advantage:Unlike traditional AAC devices that stop working when batteries die or
devices break, Junbell's 5-note system can work with ANY sound source:- Tablet/smartphone app with piano keyboard interface (Jun's preference)
- MIDI keyboards (for those with finger dexterity)
- Acoustic instruments (kalimba, piano, bells)
- Even humming or whistling the patternsThis means:
✓ Device dies? Use acoustic instrument or hum.
✓ Device breaks? Communication method continues.
✓ Traveling light? Pocket kalimba ($15).
✓ Power outage? Acoustic backup works.This is unique in AAC: The language exists independent of the technology.
Once learned, the communication system is resilient and portable.---Research References:
[1] Särkämö et al. (2008). "Music listening enhances cognitive recovery and
mood after middle cerebral artery stroke." Brain, 131(3), 866-876.
[2] Norton et al. (2009). "Melodic Intonation Therapy: Shared Insights on
How It Is Done and Why It Might Help." Annals of the New York Academy
of Sciences, 1169, 431-436.
[3] Sound symbolism in language: Hinton et al. (1994). "Sound Symbolism."
Cambridge University Press.

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Section 5: Current Phase

Current Phase: Early Validation & Clinical PilotWe're Doing This Right, Not FastThe AAC device industry has a 60-70% abandonment rate within the first
year.[4] We refuse to add to this problem.Our Honest Starting Point:Jun is our primary user. He's using Junbell increasingly—especially for
emergencies where knocking or gestures aren't specific enough. His family
actively encourages him to use it.But we're realistic:
✓ Habit formation takes time (weeks to months, not days)
✓ Jun still uses familiar methods (knocking/gestures) for simple needs
✓ We're learning what training methods help adoption
✓ One user ≠ validated system for diverse stroke survivorsThat's why we need clinical validation.---Q1 2026 Clinical Pilot:✓ 3 Melbourne/Manila speech pathologists (Design Partners)
✓ 15 stroke survivor families with diverse profiles
✓ Structured 30-day learning curriculum
✓ Evidence collection for NDIS eligibilityWhat We're Specifically Testing:1. Musical Background:
• Does it work for patients WITH musical training? (Like Jun)
• Does it work for patients WITHOUT musical background? (Unknown—testing this)2. Adoption Patterns:
• Can families master 10 essential patterns in 30 days?
• What training methods increase daily usage?
• How do we prevent the 60-70% abandonment problem?3. Patient Profiles:
• Which stroke types benefit most?
• What level of hand function is needed?
• Does age/tech comfort affect adoption?Success Criteria:
- <30% abandonment rate (vs 60% industry standard)
- 70%+ of participants master 10 core patterns
- Family caregivers report increased communication confidence
- Measurable improvement in communication attempts per day---Why Clinical Validation Matters:We need speech pathologists to tell us:
- What works and what doesn't in real clinical practice
- Which patient profiles are best suited for musical communication
- How to train families effectively for sustained use
- Whether our assumptions about preserved musical abilities hold up
- How to integrate Junbell with existing therapy approachesPublic Launch: Q2 2026 (April-June)
With clinical data, SLP testimonials, and evidence-based training materials.We're not rushing to market—we're building something families will
actually use long-term.---Research References:
[4] Johnson et al. (2006). "Factors that influence the use of AAC: A review
of the literature." Journal of Medical Speech-Language Pathology, 14(1),
9-27.

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Get In Touch

Contact Information:
Julius Maramba
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +61 439 353 197
Location: Melbourne, Australia

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