The Sights & Smells of Fall

2019-09-26T14:02:50+00:00November 15th, 2017|

Sensory sessions based on a theme are my absolute fave. Right now, it's all about Fall ya'll. Although it never truly feels like Fall here in Miami (high today of 83!) I still try to get into the spirit of the season in my sessions. Using Fall and all the goodness that goes along with [...]

Midsummer FLASH SALE!

2017-07-26T11:58:39+00:00July 26th, 2017|

I hope you've been having a great summer so far! My little family of four just returned from a trip to my hometown of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and we had a blast. It was a fantastic trip where I had the opportunity to reconnect with friends I hadn't seen in over twenty years. I'm still buzzing [...]

The Second-Most Versatile Instrument In My Bag

2017-05-25T14:11:25+00:00May 24th, 2017|

Rhythm sticks are quickly becoming my favorite instrument. Why? They're incredibly versatile (just like this instrument is!), They're appropriate for a wide range of ages, They can be used to address goals in a variety of domains, And, they're multi sensory. The multisensory component is my favorite part because the majority of the individuals I [...]

Can’t Stop the Feeling

2021-12-28T18:14:57+00:00May 17th, 2017|

Don't you just love "Can't Stop the Feeling?" by Justin Timberlake. It is so darn catchy and instantly puts me in a good mood when I hear it. I used the song in my sessions yesterday and it was a huge hit. The clients (children in grades K-5) loved it AND it was incredibly effective in helping [...]

Enliven Your Instrument Activities With This Technique

2017-04-05T18:04:00+00:00April 5th, 2017|

I've been working at Children's Resources Educational Center since August of last year and am loving my time there. I have the opportunity to work with a wonderful group of students. One of my favorite classes at Children's Resources is for children with severe/profound intellectual disability and physical disabilities. Many of the students in the class [...]

This Tip Has Saved Me Hours in Session Planning

2017-03-29T15:01:36+00:00March 29th, 2017|

Session planning is one of my favorite things about being a music therapist. I love the process. We start out with a client need and corresponding goal. Then we use our creativity to see how we can address that goal musically. I love everything that goes into that process - writing original songs for my younger clients, [...]

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