If you are about to start internship or are looking for new apps to use for sessions, here is a list of apps I highly recommend! Google Drive This app is great for organizing and keeping everything in one place. You can make folders in … Continue reading15 Useful Apps for Internship
Music therapy intern Nathalie Hernandez shares her love for and experience with Latin music in this personal and informative blog post. An essential requirement to becoming a skilled music therapist is having a repertoire list with popular songs from various decades and genres; one of … Continue readingLatin Music Styles for the Music Therapist
Students who want to help others, and enjoy playing music, may consider a career in music therapy. Perhaps you were raised by parents who work in medical or educational settings, or you really enjoyed volunteering at a skilled nursing facility. Maybe you’re interested in psychology, … Continue readingMusic Therapy Education
Why should music therapists be mindful of vocal health, and what can we do to protect our speaking and singing voices? If we need partial or complete vocal rest, what are some suggestions for adapting music therapy sessions? THIS IS DEMANDING WORK! I have lost … Continue readingVocal Health
“We all know that music can make us feel good, tap our toes, clap our hands, or even make us sad. But did you know that music has the power to activate and change your brain?” Debbie Yones of Voices of Hope for Aphasia published … Continue readingMusic Changes the Brain of People with Aphasia
What is your business’s mission statement? Your professional mission? Personal mission? Mission statements are 5 second elevator pitches. If everything your entity stands for, accomplishes, and dreams of were a dissertation, your mission statement would be the guiding thesis statement. Mission statements should highlight the … Continue readingMission Statements