As music therapists we are skilled at using various musical elements to systematically help us achieve or bring about a desired behavior. In my work with children with autism and other special needs, I use the V7 chord to build anticipation and prompt a verbal response. ("It's a....it's a.....dog!") I use a 6/8 meter to [...]
Hi all! Things sure have been busy here at Wholesome Harmonies! Since the beginning of the new year we've added two board-certified therapists to our team started twelve new clients. Hooray! We offer a variety of services to those in and around the Miami area: group and individual music therapy, music lessons, and developmental music [...]
Last week, I shared some of my favorite St. Paddy's Day session ideas for my middle school and teen music therapy groups. Check that post out HERE! Today I want to share a few more ideas. I always love having a theme or holiday to inspire my session planning! Movement to an Irish Jig There [...]
St. Paddy's Day is almost here! I am very excited - I always love having a holiday that I can use as a theme to base my sessions around. What could be more creatively stimulating than a holiday filled with leprechauns, rainbows, and shamrocks? Today I'm going to share some ideas I have for my [...]
Whew! After the launch of Tuneful Teens 2 I'm ready to get back to my regular blogging schedule! I am SO proud of this E-Book and all the new interventions, songs, musical games, templates, resources, and ideas that are inside. Check it out for yourself if you need a little inspiration for your teen sessions! [...]
Did you catch my two big announcements? One HERE and one HERE? I have to say I'm pretty excited about both! In preparation for the launch of Tuneful Teens 2 on February 1st, I'm going to share an activity I use with my teen groups that can be adapted in various ways depending on the [...]
Hello there! I'm coming to you on a Monday because I just could not wait until our usual Weekly Wednesday blog post to spill the beans. I have an exciting announcement that I've been holding in...oh, for about the past year now! First, I have a few questions for ya: - Do you work with [...]
Sensory-based interventions are some of my favorite to incorporate into my music therapy sessions. Many of the children I work with who have special needs are also sensory-based learners. This means they learn about their world through their senses - sight, touch, hearing, even taste! Here is an original song I wrote to use in my sensory sessions [...]
I decided to pop back in and say hello just before we said goodbye to 2013 and hello to 2014. I hope you've had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying reflecting on the year that's passed. This has been an incredible year for me both personally and professionally and I am truly grateful for all [...]
Last year I decided to change the name of my business from Wholesome Harmonies Music Therapy to Wholesome Harmonies, LLC. The reason I made this change is that I started receiving calls for not just music therapy, but for piano and guitar lessons as well. I wanted the name of my business to reflect the fact [...]
