Is Music Therapy Taking Over My Life?
I moved to Portland, Oregon six weeks ago solely for a job. When I first got here I didn’t know anyone and I hadn’t visited before, but now my new city and life are starting to feel familiar. I’ve memorized […]
What It’s Like Being a Music Therapy Research Assistant
I’m really into research. Like, I read peer-reviewed journals to unwind. Nothing’s better than grabbing the latest copy of the Journal of Music Therapy to enjoy in a bubble bath. And research is very tied to my identity as a […]
Questions Prospective Music Therapy Students Should Ask
So, you want to get a degree in music therapy? Studying music therapy is an exciting endeavor whether you’re just starting out or going back for a graduate degree. Having gotten both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music therapy, here […]
Am I a Budding Academic, or Not?
It’s a Thursday morning and I somehow wake up before 7:00a with the sun. I roll out of bed and make some coffee, eggs, and toast in my quiet apartment in Miami that I share with only myself. Walking between […]
9 Things a Music Therapist Might Not Tell You
Running into you friendly neighborhood music therapist on the street, you may not know all that goes into her/his job. Read on to learn some fun facts and other surprises you may not know about music therapists… 1. I play […]
What characterizes each music and health modality? (Infographic)
It’s been 9 years this semester since I started my undergrad studies in music therapy. Back then, when I told people I was majoring in music therapy, they usually asked one of three questions: 1) What is music therapy?, 2) […]