Does the word "advocacy" make you nervous? You're not alone! The CBMT Board Domains say we are supposed to “serve as a representative, spokesperson, ambassador, or advocate for the profession of music therapy,” and advocacy is definitely important. However, when you...

Music therapy is powerful, personal, and effective; you know it, we know it, our clients know it. Getting the word out to the world isn't always easy, though, especially with all the misrepresentation in the media. Thanks to the advocacy and amazing work that music...

Independent contractors, full-time employees, administrators, educators, researchers, supervisors, entrepreneurs--- there is no such thing as "business as usual" in the music therapy world! The professional possibilities are endless. Regardless of how you practice,...

We are honored to have master rhythm maker Dave Holland post today! Here’s what he has to share: Let’s face it, if you’re a music therapist, drum circle facilitator, or music educator, there’s a lot to consider every day: lesson plans, scheduling, billing, marketing,...

No matter how you practice, where you work, or who you serve, instruments are your sidekicks. From your faithful guitar to your favorite set of shakers, the tools of the trade take music from your hands into the lives of your clients. But what's the best way to find...

For the past two weeks, you may have been drumming up some spirit with older adult clients. It’s really, truly one of my favorite times of year for work. The songs from WWII are absolutely perfect for drumming. The words "drum" "drums" and "drumming" even appears in...

It's Kat writing here - I sure could use some intervention ideas. How about you? I've got just what you need in these 3 Drumming Doodads! I've taken more rhythm workshops than I can count on my fingers and toes - whether it be taiko, djembe, darabuka, riq, frame drums...

If you've ever had the opportunity to participate in a drum circle or community drumming, you know what a unifying and empowering experience it is. Wanting to share that empowerment with your clients, but unsure of where to start? Go back to heart and root of drumming...

When it comes to versatility, the frame drum is the MVP.  Its dynamic, organic sounds allow you emulate the gentle rush of breath and wind or the driving pulse of a heartbeat with only your hands-- all you need is the right technique! If you have handdrums in your...

Take a moment and think about feeling powerful. We all have the go-tos that infuse us with their strength-- a power pose, a killer pair of shoes, a color, a scent, a special blend of tea. Think about your own: what does power look like to you? What does...

You keep up with your favorite home renovation blogs, pin recipes and outfit ideas, retweet mover-and-shakers, and like your best friend's pictures of her adorable dog; do you have room for a little professional development in your online life? Social media keeps us...

Kaleigh Thomas, MT-BC, has been with the Music Therapy Ed team for 4 years! She served as the Project Manager, and wore ALL the hats. She is moving on to focus on health and wellness in her life. She is a practicing music therapist at a children's hospital in Ohio....

Between concurrent sessions, inservices, keynotes, guest lectures and pitches, music therapists are no strangers to the art of the presentation. The skills that make us leaders in healthcare also make us shine in the conference room. Whether you're a seasoned...

Older adult groups are great for both you and the community you are serving: groups are practical, cost-efficient, and full of fun social experiences. However, groups also present a unique therapeutic challenge: mixed abilities. Whether it's cognitive or physical,...

Let's face it: talking money can be intimidating. When it comes to determining what to charge for group sessions, there are several factors at play. What is the cost of living where you are practicing? Weekly or monthly groups? Fixed rates or flexible rates? The best...

Are you in need of some fresh intervention ideas for your senior clients? Just open up the music bag you carry around every day! Spanish bullfight music with tambourines? A chorus of rockin' robins on slide whistle? Yodeling kazoos? Just the beginning of the joy you...

There are a ton of nonprofits that our team loves, but there are 4 special ones that we feel deserve a big spotlight! Happy Giving Tuesday! Please donate to these nonprofits to help support the people who need it the most --- AMTAS - American Music Therapy Students...

Learn this Moroccan rhythm and spend some time with Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC today! Christine always brings joy and happiness wherever she goes. She's got good energy =) At the end of this video, she explains a very quick, simple way you can incorporate a rhythm...

When you're starting a business, does this thought ever pass by? "It's hard to be choosy about who I take as a client, since I am one of only 2 clinicians in my area..." Does this sound familiar? In a field of several thousand (versus several million nurses, for...

I had no idea I was learning about music therapy advocacy at the time. Sitting in a music therapy course in grad school, I heard Dr. Standley repeat "adapt, adapt, adapt." Over and over those words would echo in almost every class that semester. And then she repeated...