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		<title>MORE Creative Ideas + MORE CMTEs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Spring has just about Sprung! Are you feeling a burst of creative energy like I am? Because of the great feedback we've received, plus multiple requests, I've put together Round 2 subscriptions for the Teen and Attention Elevate Packages. This means MORE creative ideas + MORE CMTEs. The Round 2 Teen Package includes so many [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2026/03/more-creative-ideas-more-cmtes/">MORE Creative Ideas + MORE CMTEs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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<p>Spring has just about Sprung!</p>
<p>Are you feeling a burst of creative energy like I am?</p>
<p>Because of the great feedback we&#8217;ve received, plus multiple requests, I&#8217;ve put together <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Round 2 subscriptions for the Teen and Attention Elevate Packages</a>.</p>
<p>This means MORE creative ideas + MORE CMTEs.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-teen-package-round-2/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-24462 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5.png" alt="" width="475" height="264" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/5.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Round 2 <strong><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-teen-package-round-2/">Teen Package</a></strong> includes so many goodies:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>The Soundtrack of Your Life</strong>&#8230;<em>this one is always a crowd favorite</em></li>
<li><strong>Song Exploration &amp; Discussion</strong>&#8230;multiple examples and ideas for extension are included</li>
<li><strong>Accordion Poetry &amp; Songwriting</strong>&#8230;<em>this one is so cool</em></li>
<li><strong>Creative Movement Cards</strong></li>
<li><strong>Auditory Perception Training with Pop Songs</strong>&#8230;<em>THIS is where you can easily incorporate any and all of your clients&#8217; favorite songs to engage them</em></li>
<li><strong>Rap Writing &amp; Rapping</strong>&#8230;<em>step by step instructions are included to walk you through the process, as well as ideas to get the creativity flowing</em></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-attention-package-round-2/"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-24463" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7.png" alt="" width="475" height="264" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/7.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Round 2 <strong><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-attention-package-round-2/">Attention Package</a></strong> does too:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Creative Listening Experiences</strong>&#8230;<em>with an added art component</em></li>
<li><strong>Pop Song Listening Guides</strong></li>
<li><strong>Music &amp; Relaxation Experiences</strong>&#8230;<em>with suggestions for exactly which pop songs to use</em></li>
<li><strong>Music &amp; Movement Ideas</strong>&#8230;<em>choreography provided, as well as multiple holiday &amp; theme ideas</em></li>
<li><strong>Auditory Sequencing with Pop Song Ideas</strong>&#8230;<em>a great way to incorporate movement into your auditory attention &amp; perception experiences</em></li>
<li><strong>Themed Rhythmic Combos</strong>&#8230;<em>THIS is how you incorporate your clients&#8217; preferences into your musical activities, whether it&#8217;s video games, Star Wars, baseball, or Taylor Swift</em></li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-combo-pack-round-2/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-24465 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10.png" alt="" width="475" height="264" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/10.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Round 2 <a class="m_-8092538366904029890ck-link" href="https://whmusictherapy.com/product/elevate-combo-pack-round-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://preview.convertkit-mail.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly93aG11c2ljdGhlcmFweS5jb20vcHJvZHVjdC9lbGV2YXRlLWNvbWJvLXBhY2stcm91bmQtMi8%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775067700524000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xWh1smjlh3FRPRT3bKvu8"><strong>Combo Pack</strong></a> (most popular!) =<br />
Round 2 Teen Package + Round 2 Attention Package</p>
<p>All the ideas are brand NEW, plus you can earn 10 CMTEs per individual package; 20 for the Combo Pack.</p>
<p>The rate for each package will be discounted through next Tuesday, March 31, 2026!</p>
<p><strong>If you&#8217;re on the fence &#8211;</strong></p>
<p>Here’s what Bri Walstra, MT-BC had to say about Elevate &#8211;</p>
<p>“<em>I thought the email portion was helpful! I actually really like the creativity worksheets because it forces me to sit down and think about the six ways to adapt one intervention. I think as music therapists we often get so busy and we read about intervention ideas but never figure out how we can implement them best</em>.”</p>
<p>And Ashley Lewis, MT-BC shared this with me:</p>
<p><em>“I, of course love your resources and I think you are brilliant. Your work needs to be celebrated and I’ve told my friends about your website and how awesome your resources are.</em></p>
<p><em>The support I get from your resources makes my planning so much easier and less stressful. I am huge fan of yours and I can’t wait to see what you come up with next bc I will be buying it! I can’t wait for the next E-Book, keep crushing it over there!!”</em></p>
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		<title>Are You Ready To Launch Your Music Therapy Business and Take It To the Next Level?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it 🎶 The MT Biz 101 E-Course is now open for enrollment, this week only, Feb 1-8, at a discounted rate and with added bonus material! I have a few questions for you - Are you looking to start your own music therapy business, but don’t know [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-24097" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog.png" alt="" width="810" height="450" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></p>
<p>I&#8217;m so excited, and I just can&#8217;t hide it 🎶</p>
<p>The <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101 E-Course</a> is now open for enrollment, this week only, Feb 1-8, at a discounted rate and with added bonus material!</p>
<p>I have a few questions for you &#8211;</p>
<p>Are you looking to start your own music therapy business, but don’t know where to begin?</p>
<p>Do you want to start a side hustle offering creative resources to bring in passive income, but feel overwhelmed with the tech side of things?</p>
<p>I can relate.</p>
<p>Starting a music therapy business can feel overwhelming. There are taxes, licenses, and registrations. There are NPIs and EINs, and everything varies by state!</p>
<p>As someone who likes clear, step-by-step instructions for how to do things, but couldn’t find this kind of information when I was starting my business, I wanted to create this for other music therapists.</p>
<p>​<a class="ck-link" href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>MT Biz 101</strong></a><strong> is an E-Course designed to shorten the learning curve and show you in simple, concrete steps how to launch and grow a successful music therapy business.</strong></p>
<p>It is pre-approved by CBMT for 8 CMTE credits for the Basic Package, and 20 for the Pro Package.</p>
<p><strong>The course is open for enrollment one week only, Feb 1-8, at a discounted rate AND with extra biz tip bonus material!</strong></p>
<p>Katelyn Yanovitch, MT-BC shared this after completing the course:</p>
<p><em>“Amy is very thorough, engaging, and articulate. I left each video with new insights and skills to use towards starting my own business.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Do not let the overwhelm or uncertainty stop you.</p>
<p>Having a successful music therapy business has changed my life for the better and it will change yours too.</p>
<p>You get to create a schedule that works for you (Want a Mon – Thurs work week? No problem. Want to finish your work day by 3pm? You got it).</p>
<p>You get to choose the work that lights you up the most, whether it’s creating E-Books, doing direct client service, or managing a team of therapists.</p>
<p>And, you get to set your rates, take control of your finances, and make a great living doing what you love.</p>
<p>The <a class="ck-link" href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>MT Biz 101 E-Course</strong></a> will take you through the steps needed to launch and grow your business.</p>
<p>Here are some kind words from participants who have completed the MT Biz 101 E-Course:</p>
<p><em>“</em><strong><em>I would recommend this course to everyone</em></strong><em> – not just people who want to start a business, but also those who are simply interested in learning about the business side of music therapy.</em></p>
<p><em>“I loved the worksheets! </em><strong><em>I liked how they walked you through everything step by step and broke things down.</em></strong><em> I can get too excited about a project and miss some details, so this was good for me to help me slow down and focus on every aspect of brainstorming.</em></p>
<p><em><strong>Thank you for making this course engaging. </strong></em><em>In my opinion, there are music therapy courses that are too information focused and can get boring or redundant.”</em>​<br />
– Katelyn Yanovitch, MT-BC</p>
<p>“<em><strong>I would recommend this course because it provides a great perspective on music therapy businesses.</strong></em><em> I enjoyed the worksheets because it truly helped me start thinking and brainstorming about details of a business that I hope to start in the future</em>.”<br />
– Emily K, MT-BC</p>
<p>And some kinds words on other CMTE courses I&#8217;ve created:</p>
<p>“<strong><em>It was THE best course I have taken!! </em></strong><em>I love how she gave it to you in words, then SHOWED you!! It was perfect. Please teach another course! </em><strong><em>I love your style and would love to see more from you</em></strong><strong>!</strong>” &#8211; Amanda White, MT-BC</p>
<p><strong>“</strong><strong><em>I think this was the most organized and clearly presented online music therapy course I have ever taken. </em></strong><em>Thank you for so much for the valuable and useful information. I really appreciated the amount of specific, practical, and useful idea</em>s.” &#8211; John Kneip, MT-BC</p>
<p>I would love to see you over in the course!</p>
<p>Check out the packages being offered, and how you can work with me one-on-one to get personalized business coaching (+ 20 CMTEs) &#8211; something I&#8217;ve never offered before.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">Click here to learn more and ENROLL!</a></p>
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		<title>Using Not-So-Therapeutic Songs Therapeutically: Pop Music Relaxation</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I am on a mission to figure out how to use "not so therapeutic" songs therapeutically. I know for me, it is really tough when my clients or students like songs that are not necessarily "appropriate" for school, or seem to me to have little therapeutic value due to the content and lyrics. But it's [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/08/using-not-so-therapeutic-songs-therapeutically-pop-music-relaxation/">Using Not-So-Therapeutic Songs Therapeutically: Pop Music Relaxation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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<p>I am on a mission to figure out how to use &#8220;not so therapeutic&#8221; songs therapeutically.</p>
<p>I know for me, it is really tough when my clients or students like songs that are not necessarily &#8220;appropriate&#8221; for school, or seem to me to have little therapeutic value due to the content and lyrics.</p>
<p><strong>But it&#8217;s important to me to learn how to use these songs in our sessions as a way to: a) validate my clients&#8217; musical taste (therefore validating THEM!), and b) better engage them to work on their goals and objectives.</strong></p>
<p>My brain LOVES this creative challenge, so I am sharing what I&#8217;ve come up with in this blog series.</p>
<p>In last week&#8217;s post, I shared <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/08/using-not-so-therapeutic-songs-therapeutically-name-that-tune-with-a-twist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how to facilitate Name That Tune with a Twist</a> &#8211; it&#8217;s a simple way to work in those songs that you don&#8217;t know how to otherwise use purposefully.</p>
<p>(And to work on attention perception skills).</p>
<p><strong>Today, I&#8217;m sharing another way to use not-so -therapeutic songs therapeutically: use them in relaxation experiences.</strong></p>
<p>I play most of the music used in my sessions live, but for relaxation experiences I&#8217;ll often use recorded music. This way, my hands are free to model movements.</p>
<p>Here are some of my favorite songs to use during relaxation experiences:</p>
<ul>
<li>&#8220;A Thousand Years&#8221; from Twilight &#8211; Piano Guys version</li>
<li>&#8220;Perfect&#8221; by Ed Sheeran &#8211; Conkarah Reggae cover</li>
<li>&#8220;Meant to Be&#8221; by Bebe Rexha on violin</li>
<li>&#8220;Someday&#8221; from Disney&#8217;s Zombies ballad or reprise  &#8211; karaoke track</li>
<li>&#8220;Bird Song&#8221; by The Wailin&#8217; Jennys (I use this in my Spring-themed sessions)</li>
<li>&#8220;America the Beautiful&#8221; (for my patriotic-themed sessions)</li>
<li>&#8220;Buchanan Mist” by Paul Machlis (for St. Paddy&#8217;s day sessions)</li>
<li>&#8220;Wintersong&#8221; by Ingrid Michaelson &amp; Sarah Bareilles (for winter-themed sessions)</li>
</ul>
<p>These songs are familiar to my tween and teen clients, so there is instant engagement, but they also lend themselves to stretching, breathing, and winding down at the end of a session.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how to make this super customized for YOUR unique clients:</p>
<p><strong>Search for the instrumental versions of their favorite songs</strong> (like &#8220;Meant to Be&#8221; on violin) <strong>or the karaoke track of their favorite songs</strong> (like &#8220;Someday&#8221; karaoke).</p>
<p><em>If this idea has helped or sparked something for you, keep that spark alive! </em><em>Now through August 31, 2025, you can sign up for <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Elevate</a> at a discounted rate AND with some awesome bonus material.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Elevate</a> is an email idea subscription designed to help you infuse creativity and FUN into your sessions with school-age &amp; teen clients with autism &amp; related disabilities. You&#8217;ll earn 10 pre-approved CMTE credits per package.</p>
<p>These resources will super charge you and get you ready for your music therapy sessions and classes this Fall.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-22539 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png" alt="" width="550" height="306" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p>There are three packages to choose from: the Teen Package, the Attention/Perception Package, or The Holidays &amp; Themes Package.</p>
<p>Each package is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 10 continuing education credits.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll receive an email with new musical experience ideas in your inbox each month for six months.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Click here to sign up for Elevate</a> now through August 31st, so you can take advantage of the discounted rate AND bonus material: Keeping Things Cool for Your Teen Clients in Music Therapy.</p>
<p>In this bonus PDF, you&#8217;ll get:</p>
<ul>
<li>Where to hang out to find new music for teens</li>
<li>Great pop songs for movement with teens (2025 edition!)</li>
<li>How to keep things age appropriate and cool</li>
<li>Why &amp; how to use client preferred music</li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/08/using-not-so-therapeutic-songs-therapeutically-pop-music-relaxation/">Using Not-So-Therapeutic Songs Therapeutically: Pop Music Relaxation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:28:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>We are just about to roll into the new school year. (How is that even possible when it feels like summer was just starting?!) Nevertheless, a new school year is right around the corner. So, I wanted to share some fresh ideas for your music therapy sessions and classes with school-age children and teens. But [...]</p>
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<p>We are just about to roll into the new school year.</p>
<p>(How is that even possible when it feels like summer was just starting?!)</p>
<p>Nevertheless, a new school year is right around the corner.</p>
<p>So, I wanted to share some fresh ideas for your music therapy sessions and classes with school-age children and teens.</p>
<p><strong>But not just any ideas!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Ideas for how to use not-so-therapeutic songs therapeutically. </strong></p>
<p>Many of the songs that are popular now have content and lyrics that aren&#8217;t appropriate for use in our sessions (due to restrictions from a school or facility) or that make it difficult to figure out how to possibly use them in a therapeutic manner.</p>
<p>But client preferred music is the gold standard, right?</p>
<p>So what do we do when our clients prefer music that has inappropriate language or content?</p>
<p>I am here to share several ways you can use client-preferred and popular music in a therapeutic way, even if that may seem impossible at first.</p>
<p>This is a creative challenge that my brain LOVES, so I put together a little mini-series on the topic.</p>
<p><strong>First up &#8211; Name That Tune with a Twist.</strong></p>
<p>The twist is playing the song on your primary instrument or a symphonic instrument (which for me is clarinet!)</p>
<p>You could also pull up a recorded version on YouTube such as &#8220;Havana&#8221; by Camila Cabello on flute or &#8220;Ocean Eyes&#8221; by Billie Eilish on saxophone.</p>
<p>These exist &#8211; look them up for yourself!</p>
<p>I prefer to present using live music, but YouTube does have some very creative options.</p>
<p><strong>Name That Tune is a great musical game to work on social communication skills in a group setting or auditory perception and listening skills in a one-on-one setting.</strong></p>
<p>And, to the point of this blog post, it&#8217;s a great way to work some of those not-so-therapeutic songs into your sessions.</p>
<p>When your client recognizes a song by their favorite artist, it will light them up, excite, and engage them. It lets them know that you value them and their musical preferences.</p>
<p>So, they are more likely to participate for the duration of the musical experience, and more likely meet their goals and objectives.</p>
<p><em>If this idea has helped or sparked something for you, keep that spark alive! </em><em>Now through August 31, 2025, you can sign up for <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Elevate</a> at a discounted rate AND with some awesome bonus material.</em></p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Elevate</a> is an email idea subscription designed to help you infuse creativity and FUN into your sessions with school-age &amp; teen clients with autism &amp; related disabilities.</p>
<p>These resources will super charge you and get you ready for your music therapy sessions and classes this Fall.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-22539 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png" alt="" width="550" height="306" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p>There are three packages to choose from: the Teen Package, the Attention/Perception Package, or The Holidays &amp; Themes Package.</p>
<p>Each package is approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) for 10 continuing education credits.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll receive an email with new musical experience ideas in your inbox each month for six months.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Click here to sign up for Elevate</a> now through August 31st, so you can take advantage of the discounted rate AND bonus material: Keeping Things Cool for Your Teen Clients in Music Therapy.</p>
<p>In this bonus PDF, you&#8217;ll get:</p>
<ul>
<li>Where to hang out to find new music for teens</li>
<li>Great pop songs for movement with teens (2025 edition!)</li>
<li>How to keep things age appropriate and cool</li>
<li>Why &amp; how to use client preferred music</li>
</ul>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Summer is in full swing! My kids and I just returned home from an amazing trip to Colorado (it was our first time!) We went on horseback rides with the Rockies as our back drop, rock climbed in the Arapaho National Forest, and tried archery for the first time. We made some incredible memories, and [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/07/songwriting-with-taylor-swift-in-music-therapy/">Songwriting with Taylor Swift in Music Therapy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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<p>Summer is in full swing!</p>
<p>My kids and I just returned home from an amazing trip to Colorado (it was our first time!)</p>
<p>We went on horseback rides with the Rockies as our back drop, rock climbed in the Arapaho National Forest, and tried archery for the first time.</p>
<p>We made some incredible memories, and now I&#8217;m back home catching up on emails and writing (even though I was <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2023/07/virtual-music-therapy-at-the-beach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">able to keep up with a fair amount of work virtually</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Today I want to share a songwriting experience that I facilitated for teen students in the autistic support classroom of one of our nearby high schools.</strong></p>
<p>One of the class periods I saw them happened to fall on Valentine&#8217;s Day, which can be a sensitive time for students who have mixed feelings about the holiday.</p>
<p><strong>I decided to bring in the song &#8220;Nice To Have a Friend&#8221; by Taylor Swift and focus on friendships and the other non-romantic relationships we have.</strong></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how I facilitated this experience:</p>
<ol>
<li>First, I handed out lyric sheets and we sang through the song together.</li>
<li>On the second page of the lyric sheet, I had a blank box where students, depending on their level, could write or draw things they like to do with their friends.</li>
<li>Next, we turned the ideas from the box into song lyrics for a Verse 3. We&#8217;ve done songwriting from scratch in the past, so we focused on the use of &#8220;rich language,&#8221; and the teachers and I helped the students craft lyrics using as much rich language as possible.</li>
<li>If each student was comfortable, we then took a turn singing through their Verse 3. They could sing it alone, or I could join with them.</li>
<li>Then, the whole group finished by singing the chorus together.</li>
</ol>
<p>For students who didn&#8217;t feel comfortable singing, I offered egg shakers to softly play along with the music. This way, everyone could participate at their comfort level.</p>
<p>The song worked perfectly because it was simple and easy to learn, even if students had never heard it before. And, the structure of the song lent itself nicely to this type of songwriting.</p>
<p>Do you have Swifties in your music therapy groups or music classes too? Looking for more ways to use her songs therapeutically?</p>
<p>Check out this blog post with a Session Sneak Peak into <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2024/06/session-sneak-peek-imagine-dragons-the-affirmations-rap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how I use Taylor Swift&#8217;s songs and other pop songs in a goal-oriented way </a>with my teen clients.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2013/10/how-do-i-use-phil-phillips-taylor-swift-songs-therapeutically-with-teens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here&#8217;s how I use &#8220;Trouble&#8221; by Taylor Swift to work on attention goals</a>,</p>
<p>And, <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2024/06/session-sneak-peek-musical-hangman-taylor-swift/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here&#8217;s how you can create an entire T. Swift-themed music therapy session</a>!</p>
<p>For even more ways to infuse CREATIVITY and FUN into your sessions and classes, check out <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/">Elevate.</a> It&#8217;s subscription where you receive music therapy session ideas for school-age students (Grades K-12) straight to your inbox each month!</p>
<p>You can choose from the Teen Package, the Attention Package, or the Holidays &amp; Seasons Package (my personal favorite!) Each package is pre-approved by CBMT for 10 continuing education credits.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/elevate/"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-22539 size-full" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png" alt="" width="810" height="450" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEW-Elevate-Badges.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></a></p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 16:57:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The MT Biz 101 E-Course will be released this coming Monday, June 2! After a year and a half of creating the content and working on the tech side of things in the backend, I am so excited that this course is finally ready to share. You can take a sneak peek into the course's [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/05/3-tips-to-help-launch-your-biz-forward-now/">3 Tips to Help Launch Your Biz Forward Now</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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<p>The <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101 E-Course</a> will be released this coming Monday, June 2!</p>
<p>After a year and a half of creating the content and working on the tech side of things in the backend, I am so excited that this course is finally ready to share.</p>
<p>You can take a sneak peek into the course&#8217;s <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/05/take-a-sneak-peek-inside-the-mt-biz-101-e-course/">Basic Package here (which includes the E-Course)</a> and into the <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/05/take-a-sneak-peek-inside-the-mt-biz-101-pro-package/">Pro Package here (which includes the E-Course, plus add ons like minisodes and personalized business coaching!)</a></p>
<p>The Basic Package is pre-approved by CBMT for 8 CMTEs, and the Pro Package is pre-approved for 20 CMTEs.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-23579 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="425" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-200x155.jpg 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-400x309.jpg 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-500x386.jpg 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-600x464.jpg 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-700x541.jpg 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-768x593.jpg 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-800x618.jpg 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1200x927.jpg 1200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg 1650w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p>To give you another peek behind the curtain of some of the material you&#8217;ll see in the course, today I&#8217;m sharing 3 tips to help launch your business forward now.</p>
<p>These are things I wish I had done sooner, and have helped move the needle forward in my business &#8211;</p>
<p><strong>1. Create Form Emails</strong> &#8211; Write once, copy and paste a thousand times.</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t know why this took me so long, but I finally  have form emails for the emails I tend to write over and over again. In both English and Spanish, I have pre-written emails:</p>
<ul>
<li>For the 1<sup>st</sup> time I call a potential client and can’t reach them</li>
<li>For the 2<sup>nd</sup> time I call a potential client and can’t reach them (I add our information packet to this email)</li>
<li>Requesting authorization form information from the parents for medicaid</li>
<li>With instructions for how to get a new music therapy authorization with medicaid</li>
<li>With our information packet and basic info about our services</li>
<li>For those being placed on the wait list if we don&#8217;t have a therapist with availability</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>2. Separate Your Personal and Professional Income &amp; Expenses</strong> &#8211; Do this from the very beginning. You (and your accountant) will thank me at tax time.</p>
<p>Create a business bank account so your personal and professional income and expenses are clearly separated. I use accounting software that is connected to my business bank account. So, all business income is recorded and all business expenses are deducted, which makes it easy to see where the money is coming from and where it is going. I can easily print reports which saves time and money at tax time.</p>
<p><strong>3. Hire the Professionals</strong> – Some things are best left to the professionals.</p>
<p>Know where your creative expertise lies versus where you will save time by hiring someone else. When I first started my business, I tried to wear all the hats. ALL. The. Hats. I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Now, I let me bookkeeper and accountant handle the financial side of things, and my web developer handle website fixes when they&#8217;re needed. This frees me up to do what I love and what I do best &#8211; plan and facilitate my music therapy sessions, and set up new contracts.</p>
<p>This is just a snapshot into the course, where I share even MORE tips and information to help you launch and grow a successful music therapy business.</p>
<p>As the owner of a thriving business that operates with 17 therapists in three different states, and as someone who truly loves their business and the way their life is set up, I cannot wait to share this information with you.</p>
<p>Mark your calendar because the course launches Monday, June 2nd!</p>
<p>And hop on the wait list here so you&#8217;ll have access to the discounted rate and bonus material I&#8217;ll be offering:<br />
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 14:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As with all the E-Courses I offer, there are different packages to choose from in MT Biz 101. Earlier this week, I gave a peek behind the curtain of the Basic Package, which includes the E-Course and supplementary materials, 8 CMTEs and 3 months of access. Today, I'm giving you a look at the Pro [...]</p>
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<p>As with <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/for-music-therapists/shop/">all the E-Courses I offer</a>, there are different packages to choose from in <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101</a>.</p>
<p>Earlier this week, <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/05/take-a-sneak-peek-inside-the-mt-biz-101-e-course/">I gave a peek behind the curtain of the <strong>Basic Package</strong></a>, which includes the E-Course and supplementary materials, 8 CMTEs and 3 months of access.</p>
<p>Today, I&#8217;m giving you a look at the <strong>Pro Package</strong>, which includes some very cool, impactful add ons.</p>
<p>You’ll have access to resources and coaching that will allow you to dig deeper into the course material, and help you create a business that’s not only successful, but one that you truly enjoy running.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll get the support you need for those questions you have here and there, as you go and as you grow.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-23579 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="425" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-200x155.jpg 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-400x309.jpg 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-500x386.jpg 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-600x464.jpg 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-700x541.jpg 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-768x593.jpg 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-800x618.jpg 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1200x927.jpg 1200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg 1650w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p>The <strong>Pro Package</strong> includes everything from the Basic Package (E-Course + supplementary materials), plus Article Reviews + Reflection, Minisodes + Journaling, Business Coaching, 20 CMTEs (!!), AND 6 months of access.</p>
<p>For the <strong>Article Review + Reflection</strong> portion of the program, you’ll:</p>
<ul>
<li>Read articles that allow you to go deeper into some of the topics that were touched on in the E-Course: setting and achieving goals, creating a positive customer experience, and marketing best practices.</li>
<li>Complete a Business Brainstorming Worksheet designed to help you pull out the relevant information, apply it to your business, and use that information to create a plan of action that will take your business to the next level.</li>
</ul>
<p>For the <strong>Minisodes + Journaling</strong> portion of the program:</p>
<ul>
<li>You’ll receive 6 minisodes (think mini-podcasts) from me, encouraging you to dive more deeply into some of the topics that were touched on in the course. But whereas the E-Course focused on the “nuts and bolts” of business ownership, this portion of the program encourages you to delve into the mindset shifts that are needed to make your business a success.</li>
<li>The minisodes have audio prompts that encourage you to brainstorm, journal, and answer some guide questions. This portion of the program is meant to be creative and FUN, and help you dream big!</li>
</ul>
<p>For the <strong>Business Coaching</strong> portion of the program, you’ll:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have access via email and Zoom calls to ask me any questions as you go through the course. The questions can be related to the topic of the month (see below), or something you’ve been working through and wondering about. This coaching will help you get unstuck so you can move forward with growing your business.</li>
</ul>
<p>Month 1 – Overview &amp; Welcome<br />
Month 2 – Creating a Vision for your Ideal Business<br />
Month 3 – How to be a Magnet for Clients<br />
Month 4 – Setting your Rates + Creating Multiple Streams of Income<br />
Month 5 – Building your Support Network + Surrounding yourself with Successful People<br />
Month 6 – Potpourri – Any Questions Welcome!</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-24158" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM.png" alt="" width="1962" height="1354" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-200x138.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-300x207.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-400x276.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-500x345.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-600x414.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-700x483.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-768x530.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-800x552.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-1024x707.png 1024w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-1200x828.png 1200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM-1536x1060.png 1536w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-16-at-11.58.55 AM.png 1962w" sizes="(max-width: 1962px) 100vw, 1962px" /></p>
<p>You&#8217;ll have 6 months to complete the course on YOUR time from the comfort of YOUR home (or office or Starbucks!)</p>
<p>Upon successful completion of the course and worksheets, you&#8217;ll earn 20 continuing education credits that are pre-approved by CBMT.</p>
<p>As the owner of a successful business that operates with 17 therapists in three different states, and as someone who truly loves their business and the way their life is set up, I cannot wait to share this information with you.</p>
<p>Mark your calendar because the course opens for enrollment February 1, 2026!</p>
<p>And hop on the wait list here so you&#8217;ll have access to the discounted rate and bonus material I&#8217;ll be offering:<br />
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 16:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Want to take a sneak peek inside the MT Biz 101 E-Course? In today's post, I'm giving you a peek behind the curtain. I know firsthand that starting a music therapy business can feel overwhelming. As someone who likes clear, step-by-step instructions for how to do things, but couldn’t find this kind of information when [...]</p>
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<p>Want to take a sneak peek inside the <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101 E-Course</a>?</p>
<p>In today&#8217;s post, I&#8217;m giving you a peek behind the curtain.</p>
<p>I know firsthand that starting a music therapy business can feel overwhelming.</p>
<p>As someone who likes clear, step-by-step instructions for how to do things, but couldn’t find this kind of information when I was starting my business, I wanted to create this for other music therapists.</p>
<p><strong>I designed the <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101 E-Course</a> to shorten the learning curve and show you in simple, concrete steps how to launch and grow a successful music therapy business.</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-23579 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg" alt="" width="550" height="425" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-200x155.jpg 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-300x232.jpg 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-400x309.jpg 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-500x386.jpg 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-600x464.jpg 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-700x541.jpg 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-768x593.jpg 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-800x618.jpg 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1200x927.jpg 1200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MT-Biz-101-May-2024-2.jpg 1650w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>In Part 1</strong>, you’ll:</p>
<ul>
<li>Go through the clear cut, step-by-step instructions for how to start your business, even if you have just one private client and zero business experience or training (like me!)</li>
<li>Hear the honest pros and cons of business ownership (spoiler alert – there are more pros than cons).</li>
<li>Read several articles and use the Business Brainstorming Worksheet to help you: define your Why, determine your goals in starting this business, and articulate what sets you apart from other companies that are similar.</li>
<li>Discover the one phrase I learned from my business mentor that helps me get unstuck Every Single Time I run into a roadblock.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>In Part 2</strong>, you’ll:</p>
<ul>
<li>Go deeper into the nuts and bolts of launching and growing your business.</li>
<li>Dive into topics such as: marketing, pricing, paperwork, multiple streams of income (my personal favorite!), and building your team.</li>
<li>Read several articles on gaining and retaining clients, as well as marketing.</li>
<li>Use the Business Brainstorming Worksheet to clarify the steps and organize the information needed to launch your business – everything from the name and number of your accountant, to your state’s funding sources, to your favorite business podcasts.</li>
<li>Find out my no-nonsense answers to questions like – What do I charge? Should I offer free trial sessions? And, can I give discounts? (My answer may surprise you).</li>
<li>Learn how to create multiple streams of income to set yourself up for financial security (believe it or not, this one can be FUN).</li>
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<p>Here&#8217;s how you&#8217;ll learn:</p>
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<p>You&#8217;ll have 3 months to complete the course on YOUR time from the comfort of YOUR home (or office or Starbucks!)</p>
<p>Upon successful completion of the course and worksheets, you&#8217;ll earn 8 continuing education credits that are pre-approved by CBMT.</p>
<p>Or, you can choose the Pro Package to earn 20 CMTEs in total &#8211; more on that next week!</p>
<p>As the owner of a successful business that operates with 17 therapists in three different states, and as someone who truly loves their business and the way their life is set up, I cannot wait to share this information with you.</p>
<p>Mark your calendar because the course opens for enrollment February 1, 2026!</p>
<p>And hop on the wait list here so you&#8217;ll have access to the discounted rate and bonus material I&#8217;ll be offering:<br />
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		<title>How To Run the Music Therapy Business of Your Dreams</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 17:43:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Does this blog title sound like a bit of a stretch? I can tell you IT IS possible because I am living proof of it! I have created the music therapy business of my dreams, so I know that you can create yours. I have a mix of administrative work (that I can do if [...]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-24128 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy.png" alt="" width="810" height="450" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Business-Blog-copy.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></p>
<p>Does this blog title sound like a bit of a stretch?</p>
<p>I can tell you IT IS possible because I am living proof of it! I have created the music therapy business of my dreams, so I know that you can create yours.</p>
<p>I have a mix of administrative work (that I can do if my kids are home sick), and clinical work (music therapy sessions &#8220;out in the field&#8221;!) that lights me up creatively.</p>
<p>I teach virtual courses for University of Miami and offer <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/for-music-therapists/shop/">continuing education opportunities for music therapists</a>, so I have multiple streams of income for financial security.</p>
<p>I LOVE the variety that each of these opportunities provides.</p>
<p>You can <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/category/business/">browse some of my older blogs posts on private practice and business ownership here</a>, to get more of a glimpse into my day to day &#8211; every day is different!</p>
<p>Now your vision of business ownership might look completely different.</p>
<p>Perhaps you only want to do administrative work so you can be location independent. Or, maybe you want to be a solopreneur and do all clinical work.</p>
<p>In the <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">Music Therapy Biz 101 E-Course</a> (launching June 2, 2025!!), you will learn how to bring YOUR vision to life.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll be prompted to picture your ideal set up and schedule.</p>
<p>Is it taking Fridays off?</p>
<p>Finishing your day at 3pm so you can home when your kids get off the school bus?</p>
<p>Taking 4 weeks of vacation every year?</p>
<p>When you own your own business, you are in the drivers seat, and that is why I am such an advocate of business ownership.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">In the E-Course</a>, I walk you through the process of visioning your ideal business, and taking the steps to set it up and launch.</p>
<p>I won&#8217;t sugar coat it, though &#8211; it can be complicated to run your own business.</p>
<p>There are taxes and licenses, and quarterly payments.</p>
<p>There are EINs and NPIs.</p>
<p>There is accounting software to learn.</p>
<p>I wish I had had a step by step guide like the <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101 E-Course</a> when I was starting out. It would have saved me a LOT of time, stress, and confusion!</p>
<p>My hope is to shorten the learning curve and provide you &#8211; in a clear and concise format &#8211; all the information you need to launch and run your business.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">Join the wait list here</a> so you will be up to date on the course release, and have access to bonus material and a discounted rate.</p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-24097 aligncenter" src="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog.png" alt="" width="550" height="306" srcset="https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-200x111.png 200w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-300x167.png 300w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-400x222.png 400w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-500x278.png 500w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-600x333.png 600w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-700x389.png 700w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-768x427.png 768w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog-800x444.png 800w, https://whmusictherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Business-Blog.png 810w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px" /></a></p>
<p>The MT Biz 101 Program is awesome &#8211; there are videos to watch, Business Brainstorming Worksheets to complete, and a Pro Package where you can consult directly with me as your personal business mentor.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll earn 8 continuing education credits for the Basic Package and 20 continuing education credits for the Pro Package (which has add-ons on top of the E-Course). Wholesome Harmonies is a CBMT approved continuing ed provider, so the credits are pre-approved for you!</p>
<p>As the owner of a successful music therapy business with a team of 17 that offers services across three different states, I can&#8217;t wait to share my knowledge and help you create the business of your dreams.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/05/how-to-run-the-music-therapy-business-of-your-dreams/">How To Run the Music Therapy Business of Your Dreams</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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		<title>Launch and Grow Your Music Therapy Biz With This E-Course</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 [...]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/04/launch-and-grow-your-music-therapy-biz-with-this-e-course/">Launch and Grow Your Music Therapy Biz With This E-Course</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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<p>Last Spring,  I was invited to give a two-part business presentation to music therapy graduate students at University of Miami.</p>
<p>It wasn&#8217;t until I started preparing this these talks that I realized&#8230;I love sharing about business ownership.</p>
<p>I realized I not only have a wealth of information to share on this topic, but I also really enjoy putting the information into easily digestible nuggets.</p>
<p>Starting a music therapy business can be extremely overwhelming.</p>
<p>There are taxes, licenses, insurance, and different business structures.</p>
<p>There are NPIs and EINs and everything varies by state!</p>
<p><strong>But owning your own business is so worth it (in my opinion!) when you have time and financial freedom to do what you love, and when you can create your own schedule and be your own boss.</strong></p>
<p>MT business ownership has it&#8217;s challenges, but I believe the benefits far outweigh those challenges.</p>
<p>Every time I can attend a field trip at my childrens&#8217; school, go sledding with them on a snow day, or have slow summer mornings with them, I am so grateful I have my own business.</p>
<p>Every time we get to travel together and go on adventures throughout the year (we&#8217;ve gone parasailing, horseback riding, rail biking, snow tubing, zip lining, and mountain coaster riding), I am so grateful I have my own business.</p>
<p>Every time I look at my schedule with a mix of business tasks, music therapy session planning, creative resource development, and assignment grading, I&#8217;m grateful I have my own business.</p>
<p><strong>If you are looking for time and financial freedom, and the power to create a business and life that you truly love, then stay tuned.</strong></p>
<p>I created a <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">brand new E-Course</a> that is just for music therapy business owners who are starting out. Wholesome Harmonies is an approved continuing education provide for the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT), so it will be available for 8-20 pre-approved continuing ed credits, depending on the package you choose)</p>
<p>The course is called <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">MT Biz 101: How to Launch and Grow a Successful Music Therapy Business</a>.</p>
<p>Whether you want to leave your employee position and start a full fledged business, or start a side hustle, this course will show you the exact steps to take to launch your business.</p>
<p><strong>Mark your calendar now &#8211; the course will be opening for enrollment Sunday, February 1, 2026!</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/mtbiz/">Join the wait list here</a> so you will be up to date on the course release, and have access to bonus material and a discounted rate.</p>
<p>The MT Biz 101 Program is awesome &#8211; there are videos to watch, Business Brainstorming Worksheets to complete, and a Pro Package where you can consult directly with me as your personal business mentor.</p>
<p>As the owner of a successful music therapy business with a team of 17 that offers services across three different states, I can&#8217;t wait to share my knowledge and help you create a business that you love.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com/2025/04/launch-and-grow-your-music-therapy-biz-with-this-e-course/">Launch and Grow Your Music Therapy Biz With This E-Course</a> appeared first on <a href="https://whmusictherapy.com">Wholesome Harmonies, LLC</a>.</p>
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