Every music therapist on the planet will benefit from the wisdom of Jennifer Buchanan. Jennifer is a business owner in Canada. 2016 is her award-winning company's 25th anniversary. With 15 accredited music therapists on the team and years of experience, you can...

This Mindstorm Monday is all about best practices for working with the LGBTQ Community. Music therapists Beth Robinson, Amy Donnenwerth, and Spencer Hardy discuss the current climate of LGBTQ issues, and what you can do to best support your clients from the LGBTQ...

With Thanksgiving this week, we wanted to express our gratitude for all that you do to change the world with MUSIC! In order to make continuing education affordable and accessible to YOU, we are also offering 50% off courses on Friday, November 27 ONLY. Click here to...

It's time to "shake your spookies out" and "bounce your beasties out" with the amazing Margie La Bella. What better way to celebrate Halloween with your students, patients, and clients than to use some great themed songs. Here are two great videos featuring 6 songs...

Hello, hello!! This Mindstorm Monday is all about incorporating YOGA into your practice. Jennifer Hicks, MT-BC, RYT has almost twenty years of experience working as a music therapist and educator. She is able to bring both expertise and creative flexibility to help...

One of the smaller instruments used by music therapists is the mighty ukulele, and it’s bringing smiles and happiness to children in hospitals all over the nation thanks in part to Corey Bergman. Bergman is a musician and the founder of Ukulele Kids Club, a non-profit...

"Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill."  - Buddha Have you ever been interrupted while providing sessions? Have you ever been afraid of losing clients because of a communication...

Last week we covered guitar chops. This week it's piano. Contrary to popular belief, piano improv IS for everybody! We've made it easy for you to set your clients up for immediate success. Watch this video to see my handy chord progression in action with a REAL...

Our instructor Ryan Judd makes playing the guitar look so easy. In this video he teaches you a very simple A-chord hack that will add color and texture to your typical 3-chord progression. Ryan is such a rockstar that he also hit the studio to record this great...

If you're like me, then you're always looking for new and innovative ways to work with clients. Luckily, there is a ton of support from the Music Therapy Ed community! We're going to show you a very cool app today --- This week, our 3rd birthday celebration continues...

Self-care is a buzz word in our field, and for good reason! I'm so thankful to see self-care strategies on various blogs, at conferences, and on social media. The world can always use more happy, healthy, mindful music therapists who take self-care seriously. And...

Hello Music Therapy Ed community! We want to THANK YOU for being part of our community of leaders in healthcare. Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC is a speaker, coach, and creative visionary. Kat has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, facilitated drum circles with the US...

Our clients pick up on our feelings - confidence, insecurity, joy, sadness. When you feel like the master of your craft, and you come into a session with total confidence, then you can truly focus on what matters: the well-being of your CLIENT. If your music therapy...

Because our purpose is to help music therapists (like you!) FEEL like the leaders they ARE, we want to bestow some powerful "drumming language" on you today.... courtesy of our instructor Dave Holland. Dave, what is a ghost note? In drumming, a ghost note is played at...

First of all, join us for a remote discussion on Masters Level Entry - Just click here. Second of all, I highly recommend viewing this document which we covered in our first MLE talk. There's also this Powerpoint on the Masters Level Entry progress report from the...

I am so grateful to be a part of such an awesome community with you.  Although at times we feel alone in our quest, I would like to share proof that we are not alone. And what we do is truly awe-inspiring. This Week's Shout-Out Last week, we simply said:”The best part...

We are so geeked about the newest course release at Music Therapy Ed! But there’s even better news, for a limited time you can earn 5 CMTEs for $75, instead of the typical 3 CMTEs. Watch the preview video now! This course will focus on providing essential information,...

Have you felt uneasy about that new, viral iPod program for older adults? Or, do you work in a facility that has implemented the Music & Memory program? Our guest is right up your alley! Erin Spring, MM, MT-BC has been a practicing, board-certified music therapist...