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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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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Film Scores and Older Adults

I’ve had a love for film music since high school and hearing the opening suite from The Holiday. The movie wasn’t outstanding, but the music captured me emotionally. Film music works on this non-verbal, often subconscious level to express emotionally […]

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Three Tips for the Non-Singer

Before I became a music therapist, I thought there was no hope for me as a singer. My primary instrument before college was piano. I pushed a key and the right note always came out. Singing did not prove so easy. […]

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Three Reasons Salary Negotiation is Critical for Music Therapists

As the season of commencements comes to a close, job searching for new graduates is revving up. As a new music therapy professional, just securing a position can seem daunting. While on the job hunt, don’t be intimidated by negotiating! Here are […]

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