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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...

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...

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....

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...