I know it can be tricky composing songs for clients. We want the songs to be therapeutic and goal-oriented, but also catchy and engaging. (At least that’s what I’m thinking of when I’m composing for kids!) Here are a few tips to get you started with...
Last week I shared a simple and creative way you can earn free CMTE credits: by writing original songs. Turns out that there are plenty of other great reasons why writing original songs is beneficial…not just for you but for your clients as well! Here...
One thing I hear frequently in discussions amongst our music therapy community is about the need for free continuing education opportunities. Yes, we love going to conference and taking online courses, but we’re also looking for some inexpensive – okay, free – ways we can grow,...
I’m the kind of person who writes everything down. I have lists for food shopping and”baby needs” shopping; I have to dos for my business and my website; I have post its for family and “hubby” reminders. You name it, I’ve got it written down....
One of my main goals with Wholesome Harmonies is to provide resources to support and empower music therapists. In particular, MTs who feel stuck when it comes to planning for their sessions with teen clients or who feel like they want to “take...
Halloween is right around the corner and there is a hint of Fall in the air (yipee!). Here in Miami that just means the humidity has dropped slightly, but I’ll take it! Come on over and grab some free Halloween intervention ideas here and then check...
Halloween is approaching and I don’t know about you, but I am loving coming up with my session plans this month. If you’ve read my blog posts in the past, you know I love a good themed session plan. Halloween is especially fun because there are so...
I recently had to move all my instruments and materials from the therapy center where I’ve worked for three years and move it back home. The therapy center was closing its doors and my materials needed a new home. This move allowed me to...
If you’re a regular here at the Wholesome Harmonies blog, you know I LOVE a good themed session plan. We’re getting to that time of year when theme ideas abound: there’s Harvest, Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Wintertime. I love all of it! I...
Mark your calendar! We have two pop up music sessions taking place at Miami Beach Library in September: Session: Baby Rock Music; open to babies (ages 0-2) and their caregivers Dates & Times: Thursday, September 22 & 29, 2016; 10:30 – 11:00am Location: Miami Beach Regional Library,...