Top Songs Used By Music Therapists for Older Adults Populations

Top Songs Used By Music Therapists for Older Adults Populations

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Establishing Therapeutic Rapport with Children

Until a few years ago, I felt very awkward around kids and was worried that I might always be an amateur when it came to being a music therapist with young children. Not being a parent, my first extended encounter […]

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Free, Personal, DIY Gifts from a Music Therapist

I’ve never been a big gift-shopper. The mall is too crowded and I never know how to choose a gift that is useful and individualized for everyone on my list. And on a music therapist’s salary, I’m always looking for thrifty […]

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Music Therapy is NOT an iPod

Music Therapy is NOT an iPod

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A Music Therapist’s Perspective on “Alive Inside”

A Music Therapist’s Perspective on “Alive Inside”

I’d been avoiding seeing the recent documentary “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory” for many reasons. As a music therapist, I’ve been educating the public since I saw a clip depicting a man named Henry and his reaction […]

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How to Get a Music Therapy Observation

As music therapy continues to grow as a field of interest, my number one piece of advice to those looking into becoming a music therapist is to watch a session in action. A first-hand view of music therapy can give […]

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