Does it seem like a while since I've written a blog post? Well that's because it has been and the reason is...I had a baby!! She arrived three weeks earlier than expected, which means I sure was glad I had planned ahead and gotten my music therapy sessions covered, my freezer meals made, and the baby's [...]
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 [...]
Mommy & Me at the Library: A Music Group for Babies & Toddlers Join board-certified music therapist Claire Gentry as she leads an energetic and fun music group for babies and toddlers. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in the fun! Throughout the session, babies and toddlers will be moving and grooving to music, [...]
I used to come into the classrooms at UCP's Early Beginnings Academy and I talk a LOT. "Okay everyone let's sit down in the circle." "Oh you have new shoes - awesome!" "Ok everyone sit down. Stop pulling her hair. Don't pick your nose. Come on let's all sit down!" This year, I am making [...]
Today is an exciting day! Wholesome Harmonies, LLC has been expanding the services we provide beyond just music therapy and music lessons (although that is quite enough on it's own!) We now offer Rockin’ and Readin’ programs at local libraries, music therapy groups through the Down Syndrome Association, ukulele lessons, and music at birthday parties. Now [...]
Today I'd like to share one of my most popular songs, and it's about...BODY PARTS! I use this song frequently with the children I work with who have special needs and it's always a hit. For older children, you can make the song more complex by using body parts such as: neck, shoulder, back, and [...]
