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Is Music Therapy Taking Over My Life?

September 19, 2017 by Brea | One Comment

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 […]

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What It’s Like Being a Music Therapy Research Assistant

August 5, 2017 by Brea | No Comments

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 […]

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Questions Prospective Music Therapy Students Should Ask

July 19, 2017 by Brea | No Comments

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 […]

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Am I a Budding Academic, or Not?

January 19, 2017 by Brea | No Comments

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 […]

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What characterizes each music and health modality? (Infographic)

September 11, 2016 by Brea | 2 Comments

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) […]

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