Wholesome Harmonies began way back in 2006 when I started seeing one private client after working my 9-5 (well, 7:30-3) job at United Cerebral Palsy (now 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 [...]
Mark your calendar! We have two pop up music sessions taking place at Miami Beach Library in September: Session: Baby Rock Music; open to babies (ages 0-2) and their caregivers Dates & Times: Thursday, September 22 & 29, 2016; 10:30 - 11:00am Location: Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Cost: FREE Here's what you [...]
I love the term "menu of services." That's probably because it reminds me of food. For the services we offer at Wholesome Harmonies, I think the term "smorgasbord of services" is a better fit, though. We offer a wide variety of music services for children and teens of all abilities and I think the term "smorgasbord" captures [...]
I always love having the opportunity to present on my favorite topic in the world - music therapy. I could talk about it all day long. To share stories about the progress I have seen in the children I work with is one of the most amazing things. That is why I am so thrilled [...]
It occurred to me yesterday, as I was thinking about a topic for my Wednesday blog post, that I have a pretty interesteting perspective on working as a music therapist. I am both a full-time/salaried music therapist AND I am a music therapist in private practice. Both have their pros and cons, as all jobs do, [...]
On Sunday, I returned home from a wonderful 2 week vacation across Florida with my hubby-to-be. We drove from Miami to Pensacola to meet up with family and ended our journey in St. Pete Beach to celebrate the wedding of one of my good friends. (The wedding even included a flash mob choreographed by my [...]
I'm SUPER excited to write this blog post! Last week, I started a brand, spanking *new* music therapy group! This group came about from talking with one of the parents whose children I work with. She works with the Down Syndrome Association of Miami and asked if I would be interested in offering a summer [...]
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 for [...]
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 [...]
I first began working as a private music therapist rather unintentionally. I started receiving referrals through my connections at University of Miami, my alma mater. Parents would call the music therapy program director and she would pass their information on to me. This was all fantastic, except I had no experience in business or running a [...]
