In last week's blog post, I shared about a musical experience I facilitated where clients were prompted to create and perform their own rap. I also let you in on a little secret. I created and performed my own rap along with the clients and was so nervous that it caught me completely off guard! My [...]
Things are cooling off here in Miami and it's beginning to feel a lot like....spring? With temperatures in the 70s it's hard to believe we're gearing up for the holidays, but we are and I can't wait! Things have been moving full speed ahead here at Wholesome Harmonies! We've been adding new music therapy clients [...]
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 [...]
