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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...

Nov 14, 20185 min read

Take Care of Yourself with a Budget-Friendly Hobby

I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Julie Morris, who is a life and career coach! She thrives on helping others live their...

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...

Jan 30, 20183 min read

Use Music to Reduce Anxiety in 3,2,1...

It’s not hyperbolic to say we’re living in stressful times- to quote a song by The Stray Birds, “ all the news is bad ” . Most adults...

Jan 18, 20185 min read

Strengthen Communication and Family Relationships through Music

I recently read about an awesome study where interactive music-making was compared to listening to "Baby Einstein" CDs. The results were...