We’re winding down our spotlight series and it is almost time for the doors to open for enrollment (next week on January 24th – happy dance!)

Last week, I shared how videos are used in the course to teach and demonstrate techniques.

And prior to that, I shared some of the creative ideas you’ll learn in the course to target auditory perception skills and attention.

Today, I’m giving a sneak peek at some of the bonus features and extras that come along with the course to enhance your learning (and help you earn more CMTEs!)

This course is one of the offerings that I am most proud of.

I put my whole heart into making this course – packing it with great information that’s presented in a way that’s clear and organized, but not overwhelming. Making it accessible and easy to work through. And of course, being available to participants through email.

Hearing positive stories from participants who’ve taken action and implemented the ideas makes me so happy I could jump for joy.

Bailey Skarpness, MT-BC said this about the course:

“I loved the opportunities to create my own interventions based on what I had learned! Yes I would recommend the course to others! It was a wonderful course and the information was presented clearly.”

And Nicole Birmaher, MT-BC said:

“I think the videos were the most helpful and enjoyable! It is one thing to have something verbally explained to you and totally different experience when you can actually see an example of what you are being taught. I would recommend the course to others! I think this course has so many benefits for not only children with autism. I think it can be applied to other populations and great to have this information in your back pocket! It is something great to add to your MT tool box. It was wonderful, thank you Amy!”

Participants also mentioned how helpful the bonus content was.

In addition to having access to the E-Course and earning 5 continuing ed credits, here’s a sampling of the bonuses that come along with the Basic Package:

Listening Guides that you can print and use right away with your clients and students. And, step-by-step instructions for how to create your own listening guides, based on the musical preferences of the individuals with whom you work.

Pop Song Rhythm Sheets that go along with current popular music from the radio, like songs by JoJo Siwa and Lil Nas X. And, ones that can be customized and used with your clients’ favorite songs.

Themed Rhythm Combo Sheets are some of my favorite visuals to create. Rhythm sheets are included for holiday and seasonal rhythm combos, Disney, and outer space themes. And, instructions are provided that show you how to easily create your own rhythm combos based on the interests of your unique clients.

MP3s and Sheet Music for ten original songs that are presented in the course. PLUS, dance break rap track MP3s (looped hip hop beats) that you can use with your clients for “brain breaks” and dance/movement activities.

Video Demonstrations so you can easily see what the interventions look and sound like in action. Plus, tips and tricks for documenting attention goals, and how to engage teens.

Session Videos so you can have a peak into what the techniques look like in action with clients. All videos with clients are used with permission.

Creativity Worksheets to go along with each chapter. I want to make sure you don’t just watch the videos and put the information away in a folder, never to be seen again. These Creativity Worksheets help you take action by brainstorming song and session ideas for your unique clients.

If you want to take it to the next level:

The Advanced Package includes an article review for 3 additional CMTE credits. You’ll read “Joint Attention Responses of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder to Simple Versus Complex Music” (I’ll provide it to you!) and answer reflection questions. This will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of joint attention and the kind of music that is most effective in eliciting responses to joint attention.

The Pro Package includes the article review described above and an email idea subscription for 7 additional CMTE credits. You’ll receive one package of brand new session ideas that target attention and/or perception straight to your inbox at the beginning of each month. The ideas will be in PDF format and include step-by-step instructions, as well as all the information you’ll need to prepare and facilitate the musical experiences. This includes lyrics, MP3s, visuals, musical game templates, or listening guides.

With each month’s idea you’ll also receive a Creativity Worksheet that prompts you to plan out goals, objectives, and musical experiences to work on that attention or perception skill with your own unique clients. You’ll also have access to email me with any questions regarding the topics and techniques you’re learning in the course.

Are you ready to jump in?

The doors open for The Attention & Perception E-Course are opening up soon: Monday, January 24th – Friday, January 28th.

Hop on the wait list now by entering your name and email below, so you don’t miss when the doors for enrollment are open (and close again).

When you join the waitlist, you’ll hear about special discounts and promotions, and how you can access free bonus material.

Plus, you’ll get a Pop Song Rhythms freebie right away, so you can get a sneak peek of the materials you’ll get inside the course.

I’d love to have you join the course.

Ashley Lewis, MT-BC emailed me a few months ago and said:

“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. 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!!”

More than 400 music therapists, educators, and professionals have taken Wholesome Harmonies E-Courses and successfully put the ideas into use in their sessions and classrooms.

If you’re interested in learning more about the E-Course, be sure to hop on the wait list now and I’d love to see you over in the course when it opens!

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Do you automatically think “bland” and “boring” when you think of developing auditory perception techniques?

Do you wonder what auditory perception techniques even are??

Fear not, I will explain everything here.

Last year, I created a new online course called The Attention & Perception E-Course.

The goal of the course is to offer a thorough overview of attention and perception, and also share a multitude of creative intervention ideas for targeting auditory perception, listening skills, and attention.

There are three packages to choose from, ranging from 5-15 CMTE credits.

Throughout the course, participants learn creative musical experiences, new original songs, and strategies for maintaining clients’ attention throughout a session. Participants also have access to sheet music, colorful visuals, pop song rhythm sheets, listening guides, dance break MP3s, and creativity worksheets.

Each and every intervention can be facilitated via teletherapy or in person. There are more than 30 demonstration videos included in the course, so participants can see what the techniques look like in action during actual music therapy sessions.

Today I’m going to shine a spotlight on some of the creative, grab-and-go ideas you’ll find in the first part of the E-Course:

Auditory Discrimination Games – See how you can integrate unique instruments like the rain stick, gong, electric guitar, chimes, canary stick, or oboe into your sessions to facilitate work on auditory discrimination skills (which are critical for speech and language development).

Music & Movement With Your Primary Instrument – Watch multiple videos where you’ll see demonstrations of how I use my clarinet to work on auditory discrimination skills (you will not believe some of the responses from the children!)

Themed Rhythmic Combos – Learn how to incorporate pizza toppings, favorite ice cream flavors, superheros, sports teams, and Disney princesses in a musical experience to give your clients practice with pattern imitation.

Pop Song Rhythms – Did you ever think you could use songs by Justin Bieber, JoJo Siwa, and Meghan Trainor to work on therapeutic goals? It is 100% possible. In the course, you’ll learn how to do that AND integrate your clients’ favorite songs to work on auditory perception skills in a way that is super engaging and fun.

“What Do You Hear?” – Grab the sheet music for this song in the Course Documents folder so you can implement it in your sessions right away to work on auditory discrimination, specifically auditory matching, with your clients.

All the ideas shared are considered “cool” by my school-age and teen clients (which is KEY for engaging them to work on therapeutic goals).

And, they give your clients multiple opportunities to refine their auditory perception skills (which are KEY for being able to listen in the classroom and in social situations, and to follow directions).

Although the ideas in the course are designed for school-age clients (Grades K-8) and teens, they are easily adaptable for older or younger populations.

If these ideas piqued your interest, then you’ll be glad to know that the doors for The Attention & Perception E-Course will be opening very soon (mid January 2022). Yay!

Join the waitlist by entering your name and email below, so you don’t miss when the doors for enrollment are open (and close again).

When you join the waitlist, you’ll hear about special discounts and promotions, and how you can access free bonus material.

Plus, you’ll get a Pop Song Rhythms freebie right away, so you can get a sneak peek of the materials you’ll get inside the course.

Over the next few weeks on the blog, I’ll continue to highlight some of the special features of The Attention & Perception E-Course that make it stand out from other continuing education courses.

More than 400 music therapists, educators, and professionals have taken Wholesome Harmonies E-Courses and successfully put the ideas into use in their sessions and classrooms.

Sarah Jarvis, a music therapy intern, had this to say about the course:

“Would I recommend the course to others? Oh, absolutely. Your voice is easy to listen to, your videos are excellently edited, and your material is succinct and straightforward. For someone with ADD, this was AWESOME and so simple to stay attentive. The edited videos of client interventions seamlessly fit into the instruction videos. It made it so easy to mentally jump from what a therapist can do to use this information and these techniques. Thank you for making it a fun learning experience!”

And Kaitlyn Southgate, a music teacher, said:

“I found that everything was clearly explained and loved the examples that followed. I would definitely recommend the course to others. I personally feel much more prepared to work with these young clients and feel that this course would provide anyone with fantastic new approaches. Thank you for another wonderful course!”

If you’re interested in learning more about the E-Course, be sure to hop on the wait list now!

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