New music therapy book on the market!
Hello there to the leaders in healthcare! I hope you took a glance at our Top 5 for Music Therapy in 2015 post for #MTAdvocacy month. It is such an exciting time to be a music therapist with so many…
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Top FIVE for 2015!
Each January is social media advocacy month for music therapy (#mtadvocacy), and our company serves as a CONNECTOR! We love to connect you with experts on specific topics in the realm of music & healthcare. We love to connect you…
Kids & Drumming: How to create an even playing field
One of the big challenges that we can overcome in group work is creating equal opportunities for ALL participants. How can we build a community with this in mind? Sometimes with kids it’s a bit more challenging, especially if you…
What if my clients can’t pick up the rhythm?
We’ve all had sessions when a client cannot “pick up the rhythm.” We asked expert Christine Stevens what she does in that situation. Click play to hear her very surprising answer! Christine also shared this: It is sometimes hard for…
Halloween songs for music therapy & music education
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…
The instrument that makes you SMILE!
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…
3 Tips for Effective Communication
“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…
How to collaborate with other therapists
In this Mindstorm Monday we shout out: Institute for Therapy Through the Arts (ITA)! Take a look at the amazing choir in the video below. This is no ordinary choir; all its members have Parkinson’s disease. They are participating in…
Piano Improv IS for Everybody
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…