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Two Chord Songs
Learning guitar from scratch is tough. It’s harder finding two chord songs to practice with that aren’t childish. Here are some of my favorite two chord songs that work with adult populations: A Horse with No Name by America (em/Dmaj7) […]
Music Therapy Worries
I’m entering my second year of clinical practice and I’ve just been approved for my first practicum student! Thinking back to my music therapy major days, there was so much to juggle: classes, fieldwork, practicing… There were a few things […]
First Year Lessons
At the last staff meeting, my first work anniversary was announced. My boss asked me how it felt and all I could think to say was, “That was fast!”. It is a little surreal to think that I’ve been a […]
Best Adult Songs for Children
As an early childhood music teacher, I’ve had a few surprises. One is that children are extremely imaginative. Like when I asked my kiddies what was missing from our “Wheels On the Bus” rendition, one boy told me we had […]
Conquering Board Certification
Only a few months ago I was an intern eagerly looking forward to credentials, a new job, and finally getting paid to do what I love! But first, I had to pass the cringe-worthy board certification exam. Bleh. Read on […]