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Nov 29, 20214 min read

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!

Jan 5, 20192 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... ...

Dec 7, 20183 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...

Oct 7, 20185 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...

Sep 10, 20184 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...

Aug 8, 20185 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...

Jul 20, 20184 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...

Jun 15, 20185 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....

May 12, 20187 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...

Mar 5, 20184 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...