After the drum circle experience is your best opportunity for a music therapy moment. Here is your chance. Stop and create a reflection, metaphor, or insight. Ask a very targeted question that creates a metaphor. Learn how Christine masterfully does…
Watch how Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC, wears her body drums to facilitate drum circles. You’ll learn basic technique for body drums and how to create a groove for your clients. Also, she covers what you should NEVER do when you…
What we know from the research is that rhythm primes the motor system. Think about all the different domains of applications of drumming in your work. Remember that even the person who refuses to play? Look down! Maybe their toe is…
It’s a cold winter day. You’re bundled up in front of your computer, sipping on a steaming cup of coffee when an advertisement for service work pops up. You see this tanned music therapist smiling at a young child as…
One of the hallmarks of music therapy education is our internship process. Finding the right fit for your own journey can be intimidating– after all, there are over 275 National Roster internship sites listed by AMTA, with more being added all…
We see you over there, working on that presentation– go you! Whether you’re putting the final touches on your materials for a concurrent session at the AMTA National Conference, working on a project for class, or getting ready for a…
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 are…
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…
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,…
