#musictherapy

Apr 9, 20195 min read

Top 10 Songs For Older Adults

Music and memory are inextricably linked - just as our favorite films have iconic soundtracks, so do many of us have a soundtrack to the...

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... ...

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...

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....

Jun 8, 20182 min read

Meet our Music Therapist: Catherine!

I asked our music therapists a few questions about themselves, and they were more than willing to share with you! Read below to find out...

Jun 5, 20182 min read

Meet our Music Therapist: Cassie!

I asked our music therapists a few questions about themselves, and they were more than willing to share with you! Read below to find out...

Apr 2, 20184 min read

5 Reasons Music Therapy Might Help the Older Adults in Your Life

Caregiving for someone with dementia can be exhausting, frustrating, and deeply lonely . Your schedule revolves around appointments,...

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 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...

Jan 6, 20183 min read

3 Ways to Improve Your Child's Executive Function

When I hear the phrase “ Executive Functioning ,” my mind conjures an image of a tiny businesswoman at the helm of my brain, giving...