Have you ever worked with a group where the individuals had a wide range of ages? Or, where you weren't sure which individuals would show up on any given day? I know in these situations we want to use musical experiences that are flexible and appropriate for that wide age range, but those can be [...]
Over the past few weeks, I've given you a little sneak peak into The Attention & Perception E-Course. We're winding down our spotlight series and it is almost time for the doors to open for enrollment (the week of March 22nd - happy dance!) Last week, I shared how videos are used in the course [...]
One of the things I cherish most is the collection of session videos I have from my time working with children and teens in Miami over the past sixteen years. I've used these music therapy videos, with written permission from the parents and clients, as teaching tools on my website, in presentations, and in my [...]
Last week, I gave a little sneak peek into The Attention & Perception E-Course and some of the creative ideas you'll learn to target auditory perception skills (those skills that help our clients develop speech and language, follow directions in school, and socialize with friends = super important!) Today I’m going to shine a spotlight [...]
Do the words "cool" and "auditory perception technique" sound like oxymorons? Do you automatically think "bland" and "boring" when you think of developing auditory perception techniques? Do you wonder what auditory perception techniques even are?? Fear not, I will explain everything here. Last year, I created a new online course called The Attention & Perception [...]
In a few weeks, the doors will open again for the The Attention & Perception E-Course, a brand new course launched last October. I'm thrilled with how many people are enjoying the course and finding the information not only useful, but interesting and enjoyable too (that certainly helps when it's a 5-hour course)! When she [...]
I'm always on the lookout for new, positive pop songs that can be used therapeutically in my sessions with school-age kiddos and teens. Honestly, most times it feels like slim pickings. Many have inappropriate language that can't be used in the facilities where I work, or the content of the songs has little therapeutic value. [...]
Many of the music therapists and educators who enrolled in the Tune In To Teens E-Course and The Attention & Perception E-Course have expressed their need for more resources and support for their work with school-age and teen clients. With that in mind, I created some Add-On Packages that go hand-in-hand with both E-Courses. These [...]
Although many music therapists and teachers have gone back to facilitating in-person sessions, I am still 100% virtual. I have to say, I am enjoying the additional tools and technology at my disposal. One of the tools I am loving and frequently using in my sessions with school-age and teen clients is video. In addition [...]
The holidays are upon us, and here at Wholesome Harmonies we are still providing a mix of both in-person and virtual programming. Many of the music therapists on our team are following CDC guidelines and providing in-home, individual music therapy sessions and lessons across South Florida. And many (myself included!) are continuing to offer group [...]
