Catherine Backus, MT-BCApr 9, 20195 min readTop 10 Songs For Older AdultsMusic and memory are inextricably linked - just as our favorite films have iconic soundtracks, so do many of us have a soundtrack to the...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BCJan 5, 20192 min readWhat Goes on Inside a Music Therapist's Head?Have you ever noticed how two people can observe the same scenario and see two completely different things??? Imagine this scene... ...
Catherine Backus, MT-BCOct 7, 20185 min readInsider's Guide to Songwriting for Emotional & Social HealthI have a confession to make: I was an emo kid. We’re a dying breed- the Vans Warped Tour just finished its last run, and scene music has...
Catherine Backus, MT-BCJul 20, 20184 min readCan Music Therapy Improve Social Skills?The act of making music is inherently communicative . When I was a kid, I think my mom probably connected to the worries of Uncle Jesse...
Catherine Backus, MT-BCMar 5, 20184 min readWhy Live Music is More Powerful than Recorded MusicWe live in a world where pretty much any song you could ever think of is available at the click of a button. As a songwriter, I have my...