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...

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...

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...

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...

I f you are a music therapist or counselor and require continuing education units for the CBMT (Certification Board for Music Therapists), then this post is for YOU! You can use Mindstorm Monthly webinars for credits by following these instructions:   To record...

Hello Leader In Healthcare! We wanted to shower you with LOVE before February arrived, so you're prepared for your sessions. Affirmations are statements made in the present tense that describe something positive about your self. When you use...

Dr. Dena Register is a board certified music therapist, associate professor of music therapy and director of the music therapy at West Virginia University. Her primary research interests include professional growth of the field of music therapy, in the US and...

Judy Simpson, MT-BC -- THE Director of Government Relations of the American Music Therapy Association - shares important information to help you effortlessly answer the question "So, what is music therapy?" and how to maximize the time you already spend advocating for...

Happy holidays and merry Christmas to music therapists around the world! As a leader in healthcare you know the importance of creating and reviewing meaningful moments in the lives of your clients. We want to THANK YOU for creating meaningful moments with US...

Many of our clients have a difficult time during the holidays. Thanks to your important work, clients' holidays might be a little brighter this season. To support your great work, we are thrilled to release our NEW COURSE today. If you've ever wanted to connect with...