I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it! A year and a half after coming up with the idea to create a Music Therapy Business 101 E-Course, it is FINALLY ready to launch. I initially came up with the core content for a presentation I gave to University of Miami graduate students last year. [...]
Last Spring, I was invited to give a two-part business presentation to music therapy graduate students at University of Miami. It wasn't until I started preparing this these talks that I realized...I love sharing about business ownership. I realized I not only have a wealth of information to share on this topic, but I also [...]
Wholesome Harmonies began way back in 2006 when I started seeing one private client after work at my full time job at United Community Options of Miami. Soon after, I received more calls and more referrals for private services from my alma mater, University of Miami (UM). Parents would call the music therapy program director [...]
When I sit down to write a blog post, I try to always keep the focus on you, the reader. I think about what information you can take away and use in your sessions, or what information might be helpful in your clinical practice. In today's blog post though, the focus is on me more [...]
Did I ever mention here that I almost became a K-8 music teacher? My first year at University of Miami I was a music ed major and thought for sure that was the direction I was heading. That is, until I learned about music therapy. My work study job was right next to the Music [...]
Have you ever been on a call with a potential new client when your child yells from the bathroom "I'm ready for you to wipe me!!" Or, had to take your child to the ER in the middle of your new E-Course launch? Or, how about this - have you ever had to homeschool your [...]
Recently, I've fallen in love with my business. Sounds strange, I know. Don't get me wrong, though, we've had our share of rough patches, but right now things are pretty darn good. Let me explain. I used to work a "9-5." Most of my friends work a 9-5. There are lots of perks to working a 9-5. [...]
Up until now my website has been my main source for bringing in new clients. However, one day while I was perusing the Vistaprint website, I decided to look into some other tools I could add to the "marketing mix." Vistprint has a plethora of marketing materials that are colorful, creative and cost-effective. I decided to order: brand new [...]
There are so many resources out there for small business owners and those like myself, who own a private music therapy practice. Here are two excellent resources you should be utilizing now: Resource #1: SCORE SCORE offers free small-business advice, how-to resources, and templates. You can also find a SCORE in your local area (SCORE Miami-Dade [...]
Dun dun dun! I said it - taxes. Ug. Could a blog post be more dry? I promise I will keep it short and sweet and give you some useful take home information for your private practice. Let me first clearly state that I am not an accountant, nor do I have any formal training in [...]
