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3 Ways to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
This time of year can be oh so stressful! Here are 3 easy ways to help both you and your child prevent holiday meltdowns!
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Nov 29, 20214 min read


What 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... ...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jan 5, 20192 min read


Rhythms and Reading: How Music Helps Teach Kids Literacy Skills
Thank you, Julie, for this fantastic guest post! How can music affect your child's literacy skills? Learn more below! Courtesy of...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Dec 7, 20183 min read


Insider's Guide to Songwriting for Emotional & Social Health
I 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-BC
Oct 7, 20185 min read


Why Music Breaks Through Barriers to Communication
My name is Catherine, and I am a mumbler. Maybe it’s a result of self-consciousness as a kid (after my teacher referred me to speech...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Sep 10, 20184 min read


FAQ Series: What do you actually do?!
Being a music therapist means constantly being asked... “What is music therapy?" "What do you actually DO?” That’s kind of like asking...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Aug 8, 20185 min read

Can 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-BC
Jul 20, 20184 min read


What Happens in a Music Therapy Group?
When we get new clients or referrals, oftentimes parents don’t know what to expect when they send their children to a music therapy group....
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jun 15, 20185 min read


2 Simple Ways to Connect with your Child for Better Emotional Regulation
Have you ever noticed how even young infants search for their mother's approval when meeting new people? A stranger approaches and the...
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
May 12, 20187 min read


Why Live Music is More Powerful than Recorded Music
We 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...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Mar 5, 20184 min read
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