{Musical Mini-Series} Part 3: Tempo

2019-09-17T18:29:33+00:00September 26th, 2018|

Ready for Part 3? This is the third post in the musical mini-series where we're a closer look at our therapeutic medium: music. We started off by taking a glance at melody and the V7 chord. Next up is....(drumroll please)....tempo! How can we as music therapists use tempo to guide and elicit movements? When working with a [...]

{Musical Mini-Series} Part 1: Melody

2019-09-17T18:21:12+00:00September 12th, 2018|

Last week, I introduced you to the mini-series I'm starting that focuses on our therapeutic medium: MUSIC. I'm excited to jump in because I want to take a look at a few musical elements and examine how they're functioning to bring about positive changes in behavior. I'll also dig into how enhancing our musical presentation [...]

The One Question I Ask Myself Every Time I Session Plan for Kids

2018-08-21T18:55:12+00:00August 21st, 2018|

It's Back to School Time! Hooray? Some say yes, some say no. However you feel about this season, it's here, there is no question about it. I'm feeling it because my daughter started PreK 4 today (!!) AND I'm gearing up to start sessions again at the school where I work with children with special [...]

Letting Your Clients Lead

2018-06-13T17:40:24+00:00June 13th, 2018|

I will be the first to admit that I like to have control of things when it comes to my business and my music therapy sessions. I'm an overachiever in the organization department and I need to have a plan in place for everything. So, the thought of pulling back on the reins and letting [...]

Why I’m Secretly Glad American Idol is Back

2018-05-02T02:12:43+00:00May 2nd, 2018|

I don’t know about you, but I was pretty excited to hear that American Idol was coming back on the airwaves in 2018. (Don't be ashamed if you were too!) I’ve watched on and off throughout the years since it began in 2001 and have always loved the show. I’ve tried watching the other vocal [...]

Grab a Free Musical Jeopardy Template

2019-02-20T15:49:54+00:00February 28th, 2018|

One of the most classic music therapy interventions is Musical Jeopardy. It's familiar, inviting, engaging and fun. Perfect for a practicum student, intern or seasoned clinician to facilitate. Every year I come up with a new version of this game and use it as I'm getting to know my new groups and clients, and assess [...]

#AMTA17

2017-11-22T15:26:57+00:00November 22nd, 2017|

I returned home late Sunday night from the National Music Therapy Conference in St. Louis, MO. I had so much to tell my husband that I didn't fall asleep until midnight (which for someone who has had a rough go with sleep this past year that's saying a lot!) I had a wonderful time that [...]

Hurricane Irma + Julie Andrews

2019-09-11T15:42:26+00:00September 13th, 2017|

It feels like it has been quite a while since I've been in your inbox! The reason is a little thing you may have heard of called Hurricane Irma that was headed straight for Miami. I evacuated with my two girls last week while my husband, a firefighter/paramedic stayed behind to work. I'm glad to [...]

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