The Music Therapy Show: Recent Episodes
Janice Lindstrom
The Music Therapy Show with Janice Lindstrom is a discussion about what music therapy is and how to use it in your life. Music Therapists looking for new ideas and people looking to use music to enhance their capabilities through the planned use of music on human brain functioning.
Dr. Meganne Masko and Janice Lindstrom will discuss the articles published in the Journal of Music Therapy Volume 53 number 3 (Fall 2016). In this issue, there are four articles: Analysis of Lyrics from Group Songwriting with Bereaved Adolescents (Fiore), Development of the Music Therapy Assessment Tool for Advanced Huntington's Disease: A Pilot Validation Study (O'Kelly & Bodak), Neural Activations of Guided Imagery and Music in Negative Emotional Processing: A Functional MRI Study (Lee, Han, & Park), and Training Endogenous Task Shifting Using Music Therapy: A Feasibility Study (Lynch & LaGasse).
Join Dr. Meganne Masko and Janice Lindstrom as we talk about the articles in Music Therapy Perspectives Volume 34 Number 2. There's a special focus on Multicultural Musical Competence, a summary of music therapy research published in 2014, and much more!
We took a break because Janice went back to school and started a new job. Meganne moved and started a new job. But now we're ready to catch back up! Join us for music therapy journal club--where we discuss the journal articles in music therapy publications just so we can keep up with the research. All you have to do to join is listen. If you're really motivated, read the abstracts of the journal articles prior to the show. And if you're REALLY motivated, call in and share your opinions!
Dr. Meganne Masko and I are back to discuss the many, many articles in Music Therapy Perspectives Volume 34, Number 1. We'll share a summary of each article, plus our thoughts about them and how we might apply the research into our practice.
Dr. Meganne Masko and I will discuss the articles published in the Spring 2016 Journal of Music Therapy (volume 53 number 1). This edition features articles on the Music Therapy Assessment Tool for Awareness in Disorders of Consciousness (MATADOC), Parents and Young Children with Disabilities, a Meaningfulness of Songwriting Scale (MSS), and the Music Attentiveness Screening Assessment, Revised (MASA-R). We will summarize the articles and share our opinions and how we apply this research to our clinical practices.
The next Radio Show with Janice Lindstrom on April 29, 2016 at 1:30 PM (CST) will feature Dr. Petra Kern, Dr. DeLoach and their students Madison, Holly, Emma, and Garrett. They will talk about “Intercultural Competences” that are necessary to shape music therapy practice with a culturally diverse population in today’s global world. Join me coming Friday at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mtshow
It's time for another edition of Music Therapy Journal Club to discuss the research published in the Journal of Music Therapy Winter 2015 edition (volume 52 number 4). Join us as Dr. Meganne Masko and I talk about the research articles and how we apply the research to our clinical practice or in the classroom.
Tory Sherlock is currently in the last year of her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts Boston, graduating with Honors and a BA in Psychology. She is trying to continue on to graduate school for music therapy. For her senior thesis this year, she is researching the efficacy of art therapies in a variety of contexts including healing and rehabilitation. This study will focus on the perspective of the therapist and giver of treatment, not just client/patient outcome. Part of her research will include carrying out interviews with prospective therapists who are willing to answer some questions about their stance on their work, what brought them to the field, along with some other similar topics.
Since I get requests for interviews or information from students frequently, I thought I'd record this one so that other students looking for similar information might be able to use it for their projects, too.
Dr. Maganne Masko and I will talk about the most recent music therapy research published in the Journal of Music Therapy, volume 52 number 3. You can participate in journal club by reading the abstracts and listen in to our discussion so that you can stay updated on music therapy research. Or you can just listen to our thoughts and decide which articles you want to explore later.
Join Dr. Meganne Masko and me for another edition of Music Therapy Journal Club. This week we'll discuss the articles published in Music Therapy Perspectives Volume 33 Number 2.
I thought this year's conference was one of the best I've attended in a long time! In this episode, I'll give you the highlights of the sessions I attended at the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Kansas City, including what I learned and how I plan to incorporate that information into my work.
The American Music Therapy Association's Strategic Priority on Autism Spectrum Disorder is wrapping up their 3-year endeavors. Marcia Humpal (Chair), Blythe LaGasse, and Petra Kern will be sharing the outcomes of this work group on this episode.
A long overdue episode of Parent Support group is finally here! Amy Zuniga, mother of two and a parenting support professional, joins me, Janice Lindstrom, mother of one and music therapist, to talk about what our families have been dealing with this month and the things we have been worried about as parents that have turned out to be fine, in spite of ourselves!
Dr. Meganne Masko and I discuss the research published in the Journal of Music Therapy Volume 52 Number 2. This edition features msuic therapy research for infants with Down Syndrome, Canadian Music Therapy Internships, Improvisation with Autistic children, and Dialectical Behavior Thrapy. Plus a book review of Music Therapy Handbook edited by Barbara Wheeler!
Members of the OCMT organizing committee will join me to talk about the 2016 Online Conference: Expanding Horizons in Music Therapy. This 24-hour worldwide online conference will be held February 6th, 2016!
The OCMT is a grassroots initiative with big dreams; in 2015 we became a non-profit organization. As a non-profit organization the OCMT will ensure good quality, peer reviewed research and information will be accessible by all Music Therapists around the world; therein by preserving our profession, the quality of our methodology and ultimately improving interventions for our clients.
The idea is to provide an online service to allow music therapists from around the world to connect and share educative experiences about their work and profession. For now the OCMT is a conference, but maybe later, as an organization it could well become an open forum with a variety of thematic chambers where members could chat, share solutions for some issues or simply get re-energized or feel empowered and less isolated.
Amy Zuniga joins me for this edition of Parent Support Group. This month, we're talking about dealing with the start of school, getting back into the regular routine, and starting daycare.
Dr. Meganne Masko joins me to discuss music therapy research in the Journal of Music Therapy, Spring 2015, Volume 52, Number 1. If you'd like to participate or prepare for Journal Club, read the abstracts of each article prior to the show. We'll discuss our impressions of the research and how we apply each article to our work as board certified music therapists.
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) hosted, “IMPROVING ACCESS AND QUALITY: MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH 2025” (MTR 2025) July 16-18, 2015. This was a working symposium sponsored by AMTA to recommend guidance for future research in music therapy. The meeting was comprised of invited speakers and delegates. Interested music therapy professionals were invited to attend this meeting as general attendees and observers.Dr. Meganne Masko and Annette Whitehead-Pleaux were able to attend this symposium and will join me to share what they experienced at #MTR2025 on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 1:00 pm CDT.
Amy Zuniga joins me to discuss creating rhythm in parenting. Having a rhythm for your day can help you and your typically-developing or special needs children have some predictibility in the world around them, which is important for developing social competence and learning. We'll share our own struggles and explorations in finding the rhythm for our families, plus some research behind this concept. Call in to share your story or ask questions.
Dr. Meganne Masko joins me to discuss the first Music Therapy Persectives of 2015. Listen live at 2 pm Central on Thursday, June 18, or the archived podcast following the live broadcast. Want to prepare for this journal club meeting? Read the abstracts of each article before listening!
Amy Zuniga is a mom of a 2 year old and a 4 year old. She leads the Mommy Mixers at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas (Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am). She has a counseling degree and teaches many of the new mom classes at the hospital. I am a mom of a 19-month old. I attend the toddler mommy mixer group. I’m also a board certified music therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and their families.
Together, we meet once a month on The Music Therapy Show to discuss any topic that relates to parenting. Call in with questions or comments on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 1:00 pm Central to 646-652-2850 or contact me with your questions. This week, we’ll discuss Models of Parenting. The show archives as a podcast 15 minutes after the live show ends.
Amy Zuniga is a mom of a 2 year old and a 4 year old. She leads the Mommy Mixers at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas (Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am). She has a counseling degree and teaches many of the new mom classes at the hospital. I am a mom of a 20-month old. I attend the toddler mommy mixer group. I’m also a board certified music therapist with over 20 years of experience working with children and their families.
Together, we meet once a month on The Music Therapy Show to discuss any topic that relates to parenting. Call in with questions or comments on Friday, April 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm Central to 646-652-2850 or contact me with your questions.
Universities increasingly offer online learning, which requires educators to reformate personal relationships with students, rethink pedagogic concepts, transform content, and learn about new technology. This show features Dr. Petra Kern who talks about lessons learned from seventeen 3-credit music therapy courses taught at three universities in the United States plus various online guest lectures conducted worldwide. We will also hear about from the experiences of her students.
Board Certified Music Therapist CJ Shiloh of The Musical Autist and Sensory Friendly Concerts will join me to talk about Neurodiversity and Identity First Language in the Autism community
Join Amy Zuniga and me for a discussion of parenting--the joys and the struggles. Call in with your own questions and comments or email them to me through www.heartbeatmusictherapy.net.
Dr. Meganne Masko and I are discussing the articles in the Journal of Music Therapy volume 51 issue 4.
Amy Zuniga will join me today for Mommy Support Group. Call in or contact me through www.heartbeatmusictherapy.net to ask questions. This group is for all parents of all children of all ages and abilities. We'll answer your questions first and then if there's time left, we'll cover picky eating and other eating challenges.
In this episode, I'll sing the songs I've been posting about on my website: HeartBeatMusicTherapy.net in the Parenting category. These include songs for diaper changes, brushing teeth, eating, and walking. I'll also sing the songs included in my ebook: 6 Songs to Connect with Your Child. You can get this ebook by signing up for my newsletter at HeartBeatMusicTherapy.net. It includes songs for developing motor skills, speech and language skills, and social skills.
Amy Zuniga runs the Mommy Mixers at Texas Health Presbyterian in Dallas TX. She is joining me to discuss support for new moms--why it's important, how to connect with other moms, where to find support, and other topics. I'll discuss some ways that I use music as mommy support. We'll even take questions if you want to call in. This will become a monthly series, too, so that we can provide ongoing support for other moms.
Dr. Meganne Masko and I are back for another edition of The Music Therapy Journal Club to discuss the latest Music Therapy Perspectives issue, published by Oxford University Press. Join us to discuss the latest music therapy research.
Brittany Trinite from Austin TX sent this in: I have been a musician for most of my life and have always wanted to sing to give back in some way, but wasn’t sure how for many years. Last year, I discovered how to bring the idea of a concert to benefit a great cause to life. When I was in middle school, I discovered music is used to entertain and as a wonderful creative outlet, but can also act as medicine to heal and is being studied and researched to support these ideas, in music therapy. I reached out to the music community of Austin to help me in producing “Healing Sounds”, what would be the first concert benefiting the Research fund of the American Music Therapy Association.
The musicians all chose pieces that they found to be healing, either personally or to others in all kinds of ways from enjoying the sounds to the words and the feelings that surfaced. “Healing Sounds” brought together friends and musicians that knew each other as well as those who had not met yet! The music healed in the experience itself and raised awareness and $207 for AMTA’s research fund. This year’s concert, “Music Smiles” will feature pieces that, you guessed it, make people smile! The musicians are choosing their own individual or collaborative pieces to perform for the show on January 10, 2015 at 7pm at the chapel of First United Methodist Church, 1201 Lavaca, Austin, TX. Tickets are $10 each with a military and student discount of $7, but more donations are welcome! All proceeds benefit the Research fund of the American Music Therapy Association.
Brittany will by my guest on this show to talk about the concert, how you can attend, and how you can donate to music therapy research!
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Esther Thane, MTA, AVPT, is the Director of Special Education for Mundo Pato, Inc. and is my guest today to talk about Electronic Medical Records for Therapy Practices.
This episode will provide an update on the State Recognition Operational Plan being implemented jointly by CBMT and AMTA. This collaborative effort provides guidance and technical support to state task forces throughout the country as these groups of music therapists work to obtain state recognition of music therapy and the MT-BC credential. We'll discuss the basics of advocacy and how music therapists can use these skills to improve access to music therapy services in Texas. Participants will be encouraged to become involved in this professional initiative by communicating with state legislators and building support for potential music therapy legislation.
This is the 200th Episode of The Music Therapy Show! To celebrate, I'm going to share my secrets for working smarter, not harder, as a music therapist in private practice for over 20 years. I've worked with all kinds of populations, from neurological impairments to developmental disabilities to psychiatric disorders. I've had contracts with home health agencies, hospitals, school districts, and hospice. Through the years, I've devoloped strategies that work for me, and I'll share them with you.
Daniel J. Schneck is my guest today and will be talking about his forth-coming book, Basic Anatomy and Physiology for the Music Therapist. Providing need-to-know information about the human body for music therapists, this book covers the elements of anatomy and physiology that are of particular relevance to clinical practice.
Addressing both the structure and function of the human body, the material is presented with the music therapist in mind. Particular attention is paid to the role of music in affecting responses from the organ systems, including the senses, the endocrine glands, the immune system, the musculo-skeletal system, the nervous systems and the vestibular system. Dr Schneck also uses accessible musical metaphors to explain complex biological information.
Emphasising the symbiotic relationship between music and the body, this book reveals how an understanding of this relationship can help music therapists to practice more effectively, and will be of interest to students and practitioners alike.
The author's previous co-authored book, The Music Effect (ISBN 9781843107712), has sold over 2200 copies since Dec 2005.
Dr Daniel J. Schneck is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering and the Biomedical Engineering Society. He has published widely, including 24 books, and is a National Book Award nominated author. He is an international consultant on basic physiological function and the role of music in human adaptation. He is also an accomplished violinist and continues to perform professionally. He is based in Virginia, USA.
Publication date Sunday, June 21, 2015
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I'm broadcasting live from the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Louisville, KY on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 12:30 EST. I thought I'd try to broadcast on Saturday this year. I usually broadcast on Friday, but concurrent sessions don't really get going until Friday after lunch, so perhaps this Saturday broadcast will allow participants on the show to talk more about conference sessions they've attended. If you are going to conference, please find me and come talk about your conference experience! I'll ask you who you are and where you work/where you're from, so that you can promote yourself a little, and then I'll ask you to tell me about a session you attended and give a main point that you took from the session that you can use in your practice.
Join Dr. Meganne Masko and I as we talk about the rest of the articles in the newest Music Therapy Perspectives journal.
This show will be broadcast live in the Music Therapy Practicum Class at Southern Methodist University to show students how this radio show works and to talk about broadcasting and podcasting about music therapy. This will partially address the Technology competency
It’s time for Journal Club again! Join Dr. Meganne Masko and me as we discuss the American Music Therapy Association’s Music Therapy Perspectives 2014 Vol 32 No 1.
Last month, Carolyn Dobson, MT-BC, and I were invited to be on a panel following a screening of the documentary, Alive Inside. This documentary is about Dan Cohen, who volunteers in nursing homes and brings iPods to people who have Alzheimers. On today's show, we'll share our experience on the panel and our thoughts about the documentary and the Music and Memory Certification that is based on the iPod project.
It's time for Journal Club again! Join me and Dr. Meganne Masko as we discuss the American Music Therapy Association's Journal of Music Therapy Summer 2014 Vol 51 No 2.
It seems obvious to me that all music therapy is music-centered. However, several discussions keep popping up on listservs and facebook groups and music therapy blogs that seem to indicate that my perception is not shared by all music therapists (which is great, because how boring would this field be if everyone were exactly like me?!). On this episode, I will ask some questions I've had about Music Centered Music Therapy of my guest, Karen Goodman.
Dr. Meganne Masko and I will discuss the articles from the Journal of Music Therapy, Spring 2014 issue, volume 51 number 1.
The Music Therapy Show has been on the air for 6 years! In 2008, I started this show to talk about music therapy. On this episode, I'll give some updates (since I haven't broadcasted in a while) and share some thoughts about the future of this show.
I'll be broadcasting live from the exhibit hall of #SWAMTA14, the annual conference of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association.
TaKeTiNa is pure rhythm—four decades of music, a new kind of rhythm education and therapy, plus international research. Worldwide, countless people are using the TaKeTiNa process as a musical method for personal development.
TaKeTiNa was created by Reinhard Flatischler in 1970. In 1990, the TaKeTiNa Institute for Rhythm Education and Rhythm Research was established under the direction of Reinhard and Cornelia Flatischler; they work together with a team of certified TaKeTiNa teachers from all over the world.
Dr. Megan Masko and I will talk more in depth about the articles in the latest Music Therapy Perspectives.
In a special Monday edition of the Music Therapy Show, Dr. Megannne Maskso will join me for Journal Club. We will discuss the articles in the recent American Music Therapy Association publications of the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives.
Join me for a discussion of the profession of music therapy. I'll also let you know about the 2014 music therapy show plans!
2014 Social Media Advocacy Theme
This year's theme is "We are . . . " and will center on exploring and honoring our identity as music therapists and as a distinct and stand-alone profession, unique from other professions and professionals with which we work.
"Healing Sounds" is a benefit concert on December 21, 2013 at 3pm raising funds for the American Music Therapy Association's Research Fund, using music to make advances in medicine. The concert will be held at First United Methodist Church on Lavaca in Austin, TX.
The theme is "Healing Sounds", including music that is personally healing to the performer, or uplifting to others. All kinds of music is included in this concert, as music, in all forms is healing. Local artists performing a diverse selection of pieces represent different ideas of what is healing through music.
Tickets sold at the door and at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/510877
Prices:
$5 discounted suggested donation for students and seniors
$10 suggested donation for all others
*small service fee for tickets sold on brownpapertickets.com
Concert features many classical vocalists and instrumentalists, along with selections played on harp, didgeridoo, ukelele, and bouzouki. An eclectic smattering of diverse music, and a great time to be had by all!
The business meeting for AMTA ran late so I missed the original broadcast of the show... But the show must go on! So I've rescheduled and will broadcast live from the exhibit hall of the American Music Therapy Association National Conference!
I am back from maternity leave and ready to get back in the swing of things with the show. In this show, I'll talk about my experiences as a new mom and a music therapy business owner. I'll also share how I used music therapy during childbirth.
Dr. Dorita S. Berger, PhD, MT-BC, LCAT, born in Argentina, is a concert pianist, educator, author, Board Certified music therapist, and New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapists. Dr. Berger holds a BFA in Piano Performance (Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA) , an MA in Music Therapy (New York University, New York, NY), a PhD in Physiologic Music Therapy (Psychology Department, Roehampton University, London, UK), and additional piano performance training at The Juilliard Conservatory (New York). Dr. Berger is Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Music, Kean University, Union, NJ. Adjunct Faculty Dept. of Arts & Humanities, Gateway Community College, New Haven CT., and Adjunct Faculty for Autism Research, Dept. of Psychology, Virginia Tech. She has served as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy, and Visiting Specialist at Montclair State University, (NJ). Dr. Berger has held faculty positions at Universities in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida, and continues to be called upon to teach and provide clinical supervision, seminars, and presentations at National and International Conferences in Europe, Canada, South and North America.
At the present time you can only see The Autism Channel on the Roku set-top box. The Autism Channel is free to viewers, you can purchase a Roku at any big-box store or at electronics stores such as Radio Shack starting at less than $50. Soon you will be able to see The Autism Channel on smart TVs, Blu-Ray players, and not long after on tablets. Just as autism is different in every individual, effective treatment varies for every individual. Our job at The Autism Channel is to help parents, caregivers, people on the spectrum and other members of the autism community to find what works for them. We strive to be agnostic about treatment options, support, advocacy organizations and causation theories. We seek to give our audience a wide range of choices so they can make an informed decision that is as unique as their individual situation.
My guest this week is Connie Tomaino. Dr. Concetta Tomaino is the Executive Director and co-founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function and Senior Vice President for Music Therapy at CenterLight Health System ( formerly Beth Abraham Family of Health Services), where she has worked since 1980. She graduated from SUNY at Stony Brook with a BA in Music Performance in 1976 (her instrument is the trumpet), a minor in psychology and sciences, and a commitment to the emerging field of music therapy. She received the Masters and Doctor of Arts in Music Therapy from New York University Dr. Tomaino is internationally known for her research in the clinical applications of music and neurologic rehabilitation. She has lectured on music therapy throughout the United States and in, Argentina, Australia, South Africa, Italy, England, and Canada. She is past president of the American Association for Music Therapy and received the Award of Accomplishment from Music Therapists for Peace at the United Nations. In 1999 she received a Touchstone Award from “Women in Music” for her visionary spirit. In 2004 she received the Music has Power Award from the IMNF and the Zella Bronfman Butler Award which is given by the UJA-Federation of New York in partnership with the J.E. and Z.B. Butler Foundation to professionals in the UJA-Federation agency network for their outstanding work on behalf of individuals with physical, developmental, or learning disabilities. She was honored with the 2010 Professional Practice Award from the American Association for Music Therapy and also as one of “Three Wise Women” by the National Organization of Italian American Women. In 2011 she received in inaugural Burton Grebin Innovator of the Year Award from the NY Continuing Care Leadership Coalition (CCLC )
Dr. William Davis is my guest this week and will highlight the AMTA Archives. Dr. Davis is currently Director of the graduate program in music therapy at Colorado State University and Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in Music for the Department. He joined the CSU faculty in 1984 after completing a doctorate in music therapy with a performance minor in clarinet from the University of Kansas. His clinical background and area of clinical expertise is with adults and children who have intellectual disabilities. He has been active for many years in the American Music Therapy Association serving on the AMTA Board of Directors as historian; in 1998 he founded the AMTA Archives at CSU and continues in the capacity of Archivist. Dr. Davis has also served as an Editorial Committee member for the Journal of Music Therapy, an Assembly of Delegates representative, and as a member of the Government Relations Committee. He is co-author of an introductory level music therapy text in its third printing and is used by many music therapy programs in the United States and abroad. Previous editions of the book have been translated into Spanish, Korean and Japanese. His research interest is in the history of music therapy with numerous articles appearing in the Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives and the British Journal of Music Therapy.
Can you believe I've been on the air for 5 years?! Please join me for the anniversary show and call in 646-652-2850 to let me know what you've enjoyed about the show and what you'd like to see for the next 5 years!
Valerie McDaniel is a graduate of Drexel University’s Masters program, earning a Masters of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy – Music Therapy in September 2010. She has worked with a variety of populations and settings as a music therapist, including medical facilities, schools, private clinics, the family court system, and outpatient psychotherapy centers to name a few. Valerie currently works with clients ages 2 to 72, with a large portion of her work occurring with children with autism and young adults with traumatic brain injuries. Valerie is currently in the process of admittance to a PhD. program so she can pursue research in speech and music. In the meantime, Valerie promotes her self-care by maintaining two blogs, Old People Don’t Smell & Traumatic Love Injury, as well as a YouTube Channel as missvalim. Valerie has obtained her certification from the Certification Board of Music Therapists and is an active member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
Karen Miller is Professor and Director of Music Therapy at SHSU. Prior to joining the faculty at Sam Houston State, Professor Miller worked as a music therapy director, supervisor, and clinical practitioner, acquiring more than ten years' experience in clinical music therapy practice. Professor Miller has provided full-spectrum music therapy services to a wide variety of populations in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. She has received specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy and is among the first fellows of the Robert F. Unkefer Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy. She has been active in community education, presentation of clinical and research material, and research publication. Professor Miller is a Past-President of the American Music Therapy Association's Southwestern Region (SWAMTA); she currently serves as Assembly Delegate to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), and Co-Chair of AMTA’s Academic Program Approval Committee.
Patti Catalano is a Board-certified Music Therapist and a Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton and received her Master’s in Music Therapy from Colorado State University. Her experience includes music therapy with children and adults with physical and intellectual/developmental disabilities, children with autism, early intervention, older adults and gerontology, adults with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and children with orthopedic and health impairments. She has been very active on the Music Therapy State Recognition Task Force in Washington State, working with state agencies and the legislature to gain recognition for music therapy. In addition, Patti is the Regional Project Manager for the Wilson Trust Music Therapy Project, a project of the American Music Therapy Association. This project focuses on advancing sustainable music therapy services in the Puget Sound Region in order to help more Washington residents access services.
This week I'll be broadcasting from the Joint Conference of the Southwestern and Midwestern Regions of the American Music Therapy Association.
Ronna Kaplan, Director of the Department of Music Therapy since 2004, has been a music therapist at The Music Settlement since 1988, serving clients ranging from premature infants to adults through the age of 103 years with varied disabilities and levels of functioning. She has conducted research on the effect of music on premature infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Cleveland Clinic and on music therapy program goals and outcomes for clients with autism spectrum diagnoses at The Music Settlement. Her special interests are young children and individuals with diagnoses on the autism spectrum, language delays and/or problems in the area of social skills, as well as teen parents or those with mental illness. She has supervised many music therapy interns at The Music Settlement and was instrumental in developing the department’s Outcomes-Based Measurement tool and program. She served as Interim Co-Executive Director of The Music Settlement and as Acting Director of the Performing Arts Department/Music School for several months in 2007. Ronna also taught Music Therapy Practicum and Adapted Percussion classes part-time at Baldwin-Wallace College for 14 years.
Kim Bell is a music therapist at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, LA and an Information Specialist for the American Music Therapy Association. She is trained in NICU Music Therapy, Infant Massage, and Neurologic Music Therapy.
Natasha Thomas is a graduate of the University of North Dakota (MS, Special Education, BM Music Therapy, BA Honors Program) & Board Certified Music Therapist, serving individuals statewide through North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB) and ND School for the Deaf, in addition to private clients she sees in the home and in settings like LISTEN Day Services and the LISTEN Drop-In Center. Natasha is also a member of the American Music Therapy Association and regularly attends their annual conferences. She enjoys educating her community on Music Therapy, supervising UND practica students, and teaching/performing Middle Eastern Dance in her spare time (when she has it!) Her twitter handle is @MusicMovesND. You can email her at Natasha.MTBC@gmail.com
Kate Taylor has practiced as a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) since 1999 and holds a Master of Arts in Music Therapy. Kate has been trained as a birth assistant or “doula” since 2007. Kate runs an agency called Music Therapy 4 Me and she is the founder of Creative Childbirth Concepts. Through her private practice, Kate offers professional labor support and music therapy for childbirth. Her advanced clinical training includes level I Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), improvisation, hospice music therapy and water birthing. Kate draws upon her knowledge of the birth process and her experience co-treating with creative arts therapists to develop innovative curriculum for expectant parents. Her work includes the use of music therapy in pre-natal and post-partum care as well as music therapy during childbirth. Kate is uniquely qualified to guide couples through childbirth and has implemented music therapy at nearly a dozen hospital and home births. Ms. Taylor has presented her work at music therapy conferences and international conferences on parenting. Kate is interested in connecting with other birth professionals and developing new research in music therapy assisted childbirth. Please reach out to her to share your experiences and ideas. Contact Kate Taylor at mymusictherapist@gmail.com or visit www.musictherapy4me.com for more information about her music therapy and doula services. Follow her facebook page Creative Childbirth Concepts https://www.facebook.com/CreativeChildbirthConcepts
Meganne Masko serves as Assistant Professor of Music Therapy at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks where she teaches undergraduate courses in music therapy and psychology of music. Ms. Masko holds a Bachelor of Music from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed her Master of Arts degree and music therapy equivalency work at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, and is currently a PhD candidate in music education at The University of Iowa. Her clinical speciality is hospice and palliative care, but she also consults with music educators working with students with special needs in general music classes and music ensembles. Ms. Masko's research interests include the use of music therapy in hospice care, the effects of music therapy on the epigenome, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Ms. Masko is the faculty advisor for the Autism Speaks U student organization at the University of North Dakota and an elected member of her local school board.
Barbara Reuer, PhD, MT-BC, is known internationally for her expertise in music-centered wellness and music therapy. A graduate from the University of Iowa, she is Founder and Director of MusicWorx, a consulting agency based in San Diego, CA, and has more than 35 years of clinical experience in schools, convalescent facilities, retirement homes, hospices, medical and psychiatric hospitals, corrections facilities, substance abuse and eating disorders programs, health spas, as well as teaching at community colleges and universities. More recently, she has established Resounding Joy, Inc., a non-profit organization to provide supportive and healing music environment for adults and children who are homebound or have special needs. Major areas of Dr. Reuer’s current professional involvement are in the area of music therapy program and job development in San Diego County including an international music therapy internship program. In addition to her clinical work, she provides workshops and seminars (wellness, community building, stress management and pain management) nationally and internationally for health care professionals, educators and corporate clients. Public notice of her work extends from recognition in publications to the Lifetime network show, New Attitudes, and the UCSDTV Health Matters: Music and the Mind. Dr. Reuer is a 2008 Southern California Cancer Pain Initiative Awardee for excellence in pain management. She has served as President of the National Association for Music Therapy and is recipient of the American Music Therapy Association’s national Professional Practice Award in 2000 and the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. In 2006, she was awarded by her peers the Betty Isern Howery Award, at the Western Regional AMTA conference, the highest award for professional contribution in the field of music therapy in the region.
We are wrapping up Social Media Advocacy Month on January 25 by talking with Michael Ricucci and Michelle Murphy Akaras of Terra Rising Records. They are creating a documentary on the power of music in education and therapy, making the case for keeping music education in schools and for music therapy as an essential medical treatment.
On January 18, I'll talk with Brian Abrams and Karen Goodman about the music therapy program at Montclair. The Music Therapy training program at Montclair State University is one of the oldest (1969) and foremost training programs in this country. It features closely supervised clinical work each semester, which takes place at both highly reputable local facilities as well as schools, nursing homes and hospitals in New York City. In addition, the program offers a Music Therapy Training Group, Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music, an on-campus music therapy clinic, and specialized courses in piano accompaniment and clinical improvisation. Guest clinicians from the U.S. and other countries frequently make presentations and give workshops. In the past, the following guest clinicians offered workshops and lectures to our students: Clive Robbins, Clare O'Callaghan (Australia), and Elaine Streeter (Great Britain).
The MSU Music Therapy program is the only program in the state of New Jersey for educating music therapists and one of the most competitively priced undergraduate and graduate program in the tri-state metropolitan New York City area. All students who have completed this program have found positions.
This week as part of a series on Social Media Advocacy Month for music therapy, I'll be talking with Victoria Storm from Oak Park Music Therapy about why she loves music therapy. Oak Park Music Therapy is based in a client-centered model; clients are served through a process of assessment, treatment/educational planning, intervention, and evaluation. Services are provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist to a variety of clientele. Home-based individual sessions, contractual arrangements with local facilities, and community based creativity workshops are the core of our offerings. Victoria Storm, MM, MT-BC uses the transformative power of music to assist people to gain new insights through the metaphors inherent in non-verbal and symbolic self expression. Using the elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, tempo, and dynamics) along with lyrics and story, Victoria customizes every session specifically for the needs of each client she sees. Her clinical background includes 20 years of bringing music to persons in need through her work in a community music school, special education classrooms, physical and mental health hospitals, and elder care facilities. Her Master and Bachelor of Music degrees in Music Therapy are from Western Michigan University. Victoria is a singer/songwriter, forever dedicated to the healing power of music.
John Mahoney is my guest this week. He is assistant professor of music therapy at SUNY New Paltz. He graduated from Hartt College of Music and went on to complete an MM at the Manhattan School of Music. Later, as a member of the faculty at MSM, he received the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Teacher Recognition Award. After two decades of work in settings ranging from Broadway theatre productions, to Grammy Award-winning recording studio work, to Monte Carlo, to Carnegie Hall, John eventually became interested in the possibilities inherent in music as a therapeutic medium and he attended New York University to complete a Masters Degree in Music Therapy. After earning postgraduate clinical certification in both the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and Analytical Music Therapy approaches, he joined the staff at the Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Center at NYU, where he works with children, adolescents, and adults. He has presented and taught nationally and internationally.
On December 7, my guest is Amy Clements-Cortes, of Notes by Amy.
Amy Clements-Cortes began her career as a music therapist, performer, and vocal teacher. Her extensive clinical experience involves working with a variety of clients including: geriatrics, adult psychiatry, palliative care, children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and developmental delays, cognitive impairment, Parkinson's, stroke, etcetera. Dr. Clements-Cortes has worked both in hospitals and nursing homes, including 15 years at Baycrest Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Her business Notes By Amy was founded in 1995 and provides a variety of professional services including: Summer Performing Arts Program, Private Music Therapy and Guided Imagery and Music Sessions, Performances, Clinical Music Therapy Supervision and Mentoring, Voice Lessons, Music Therapy Courses, and Research Collaboration.
Barbara Wheeler, PhD, MT-BC, retired in 2011 as Professor of Music Therapy and University Professor at the University of Louisville, where she began the music therapy program in 2000. She holds the designation of Professor Emerita from Montclair State University, where she taught from 1975-2000. She frequently presents and teaches in the U.S. and internationally. Her clinical work has been with a variety of clientele, most recently as Neurologic Music Therapist at several facilities. Barbara edited Music Therapy Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives and Music Therapy Research, 2nd Edition, and is coauthor of Clinical Training Guide for the Student Music Therapist. She is currently planning for the third edition of Music Therapy Research and also an edited book that will be published by Guilford Press, tentatively titled Music Therapy Handbook. She has published numerous articles and chapters. She is a past president of the American Music Therapy Association and was recently Interview Co-Editor for Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy.
On November 16, my 160th episode, Ming Yuan Low will tell us about Nordoff Robins Music Therapy. Ming Yuan Low, MA, MT-BC is currently a Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Level 1 certificate candidate at the Nordoff Robbins center in NYU. Before moving to NYC, Ming has worked as a music therapist for 2 years at a psychiatric health hospital in Denton and saw a few private clients through the auspices of Texas Woman's University, where he also worked as a graduate assistant.
Ming received his BS in Music Therapy in 2009 and MA in Music in 2012, both from Texas Woman's University. As a graduate assistant, he has supervised practicum students in several different settings and assisted in music therapy and music in world culture classes. His lectures focused primarily in clinical improvisation, functional/popular keyboard styles, and Chinese music culture. He also taught the experiencial portion of Music in World Cultures course, teaching students (music and non-music majors) Gamelan. At the spring of 2012, Ming presented at the South Western AMTA conference on peak experiences in music therapy and clinical improvisation. He is an active performer, playing piano and keyboards in bands as well as a soloist for over 20 years. His most recent professional gig was the accompanist/keyboard 1 for Denton Community Theater's production of Hairspray.
Blythe LaGasse and Barb Else will be on the show on November 9 to talk about Disaster Preparedness and Recovery. Blythe is a renowned music therapist and professor at Colorado State University, who learned first-hand about disaster recovery after losing her house in the Colorado wild fires. Barb Else is a music therapist and Red Cross volunteer who coordinates the American Music Therapy Association's disaster response efforts.
On November 2, Tracy Richardson will be back to finish the conversation that was cut off a couple of weeks ago about her views on the Masters Level Entry Proposal. Tracy Richardson, Ph.D., MT-BC is a Professor of Music Therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). She has served as Director of Music Therapy at SMWC since 1995 and is currently the Chairperson of the Department of Music and Theatre. In 2000 she was instrumental in creating and launching the SMWC Master of Arts in Music Therapy program. This program is one of the few graduate music therapy programs in the nation to be offered through distance education. In Fall 2012 she launched the Music Therapy Equivalency Distance program at SMWC, the only program of its kind in the U.S. In 2005 she earned the Sister Mary Joseph Pomeroy Faculty Excellence Award for Service to the College. Tracy received her B.S. in Music Therapy (SMWC) in 1988, M.S. in Agency Counseling (Indiana State University) in 1999, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education at Indiana State University (2011). She has been a music therapist for 24 years; she has worked with people with a variety of health issues, including mental health problems, developmental disabilities, and cancer. She is an active singer/songwriter/performer and in 1997 released a self-titled CD. She has sung and played keyboard in bands for over 30 years. She and her husband, George, have three children and reside in Terre Haute, IN.
On October 26, 2012, I will talk to Petra Kern and Marcia Humpal, editors of Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders. This book presents a comprehensive overview of current research and music therapy practice for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their families. Topics include an overview of recent developments in ASD, specific implications of evidence-based practice, and a newly conducted meta-analysis providing evidence that music therapy is an effective treatment option for young children with ASD. Subsequent chapters cover assessment, goals and treatment approaches such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Stories™, Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, and the DIR®/Floortime™ Model as well as instructional strategies and techniques used in music therapy practice. The authors discuss collaboration and consultation with interdisciplinary team members, including early childhood educators, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Family-centered practice, how to integrate music into home routines and insights from music therapists who are parents of children with ASD enrich this work. Case scenarios, examples, checklists, charts, tip sheets, music scores, online and other resources, plus an annotated bibliography complete the book.
Mary Jane Landaker is the music therapy internship director and staff music therapist at Lakemary Center, serving children and adolescents with developmental and psychitric concerns. She also develops and designs products for music therapists including continuing education courses and clinical materials at www.musictherapyworks.com. She blogs about music therapy at www.musictxandme.blogspot.com
Can you believe it's already time for conference? On October 12, I'll be broadcasting LIVE from the American Music Therapy Association Conference. If you are attending conference, stop by the MusicTherapyEd.com booth between 12:00 noon and 12:30 pm conference time and I'll ask you to talk about who you are, what you do, and what you've learned at conference. If you're not attending conference, you can listen in at 1 pm Eastern/12 noon Central/11 am Mountain/10 am Pacific/1800 GMT and you can hear about the latest techniques and ideas from the American Music Therapy Association!
Board Certified music therapist Tim Ringgold is Director of Sonic Divinity, which provides music therapy services in Orange County, CA, and teaches business and success principles to new and seasoned professionals alike. Tim serves his music therapy community as Vice President of the Western Region Chapter of the AMTA, and is a regular presenter at both regional and national conferences. Tim has delivered no less than 16 presentations on music therapy topics since his internship at Musicworx, Inc. in 2008, and has gone on to earn a certificate in NICU music therapy and in HealthRHYTHMS. Inaugural recipient of the WRAMTA New Professional Award in 2009, Tim is a graduate of Chapman University in Orange, CA, where he served as President of the Student Music Therapy Association, as well as received the Music Therapy Award and Guitar Award from the Chapman Conservatory of Music. Find out more about Tim at www.sonicdivinity.com.
Kat Fulton is a board-certified music therapist and Curator of MusicTherapyEd.com, the new website with video courses available 24/7 for CMTE credit.
She spends most of her days managing Sound Health Music LLC, a small team of therapists in San Diego. They work with in medical settings, wellness settings, and with older adults of varying levels of care.
Kat feels SO honored to be a guest for the THIRD time on the Music Therapy Show. She has been riding Janice's coattails in cyberspace for a couple years, blogging, advocating, educating, and helping music therapists get their expertise online.
To get CMTEs at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world, check out MusicTherapyEd.com. You can also see Kat's full bio there.
Tracy Richardson is my guest on September 21. Dr. Richardson is the Director of Masters in Music Therapy and Department Chair at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana. She has 23 years of experience in clinical practice and 16 years of experience in teaching. She has presented and published on the use of songwriting in music therapy. She created the first Music Therapy Equivalency Distance Learning Program in the United States.
On September 14, I'm talking with Dr. Hayoung Lim. She is Assistant Professor of Music Therapy and Director of Graduate Studies in Music Therapy at Sam Houston State University. Dr. Lim’s clinical background includes working with diverse population including individuals with mental illnesses, developmental disorders, medical problems, neurologic impairments, dementia, hospice, and others. She completed her music therapy internship at Lutheran General Hospital, Park ridge, IL, and worked as a full time music therapist at the Cleveland Music School Settlement. Dr. Lim also worked as music therapy director at Children’s Health & Education Management, Miami, FL and specialized in music therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In addition, Dr. Lim has worked as a concert cellist, performing numerous solo recitals and participating in internationally-recognized orchestras in Seoul, Korea and the U.S.
Dr. Lim’s research focuses on the effect of music on children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the effect of musical experiences on cognition, speech/language and physical rehabilitation. In 2011, Dr. Lim’s book titled “Developmental Speech-language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders” was published by Jessica Kingsley Publisher, London, UK. Dr. Lim is a board-certified, neurologic music therapist (NMT Fellow) and current member of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance from the Catholic University of Korea, and master’s degree in both Cello Performance and Music Therapy from the Illinois State University. In 2007, she received her Ph.D. degree in music education with an emphasis on music therapy from the University of Miami.
Lisa is a board certified music therapist who received her Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University. She currently provides music therapy services to students in the Berkley School district. Lisa was named the 2008 Very Special Arts of Michigan Educator of the Year for her work with "The Starfish Project," which utilizes the arts to promote social skill development for children with special needs and their peers in general education. She has presented at national conferences of the American Music Therapy Association and promotes music therapy education by supervising Eastern Michigan University music therapy students in their field work. Lisa is an active board member for the Kidz Klez Band of Michigan, a musical ensemble of teens that perform throughout metropolitan Detroit. She lives in Farmington Hills with her husband and two sons and enjoys singing and playing a variety of instruments including piano and guitar.
Dr. Dale Taylor, MT-BC is my guest on August 24. He is the author of Biomedical Foundations of Music as Therapy and will be discussing the implications of the proposal to move to a Masters Level Entry on the medical and international perspectives in music therapy. Dr. Dale Taylor is Professor Emeritus and a former Chair of the Department of Allied Health Professions at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he founded the Music Therapy Program in 1969. While completing graduate work at the University of Kansas under such experts as Drs. E. Thayer Gaston and William W. Sears, he was the first to perform research showing that the terms “stimulative” and “sedative” cannot be applied to music, but should instead be used to describe the responses of listeners. He also conducted the first national study to identify the competencies needed for successful practice upon entering the field of music therapy. He has served as national Student Coordinator, Chair of both the Certification-Registration and International Relations Committees, President of the Great Lakes Region, Editor of the International Journal of Arts Medicine, Secretary-Treasurer of the International Arts Medicine Association, and he recently completed his term as Chair of the Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care. He is perhaps best known as the originator of the Biomedical Theory of Music Therapy which is described in his book, Biomedical Foundations of Music as Therapy, now in its second edition.
I'm talking with Dr. Janice Dvorkin, ACMT, Director of Music Therapy at the University of Incarnate Word. She is a past president of the American Association for Music Therapy (AAMT) and will give her perspective on the move to a masters level entry.
This week I'm talking with Judy Simpson, Dena Register, and Kimberly Sena Moore about how moving to a masters level entry will affect the State Recognition Operational Plan for music therapy.
Rats. BlogTalkRadio cut me off again in the middle of a statement. This is the 4th and should be final segment of reading the ETAB documents that relate to Masters Level Entry. I will continue with the response to the question that was cut off from Sunday's broadcast and then should finish all the questions today. Thanks for listening to this important topic.
In this installment, I will finish reading the ETAB document "Masters Level Entry: Core Considerations" and will begin reading "Masters Level Entry: Frequently Asked Questions."
Because I use the free version of Blog Talk radio, it cut me off before I could finish reading the documents. So I will continue where I left off from yesterday's show.
This week starts off the month-long series exploring the proposal to move Music Therapy to a Masters Level Entry degree. Currently, music therapists are board certified at the Bachelor-level or its equivalent. The Education and Training Advisory Board proposed moving to a Masters Level Entry. I will read the proposal and all associated information about this issue. Then in the following weeks, I will have guests on to talk about different perspectives on how this issue will affect our field.Call in to the show and give your input!
DrumHeart.org is the website of Michael Kenny, MMT, MT-BC, a music therapist, educator, and performer based in Dallas,Texas. Michael Kenny offers individual and group music therapy for all ages. Michael has over 15 years of experience as a music therapist. He has worked with a diverse set of populations including: psychiatry, autistic and special needs children, Alzheimer’s and geriatric patients, developmentally delayed and physically challenged individuals. He brings a sense of healing, sacredness, and wellness to every musical experience.
TaKeTiNa is a group rhythmic process that utilizes sight, sound, and movement to activate human and musical potential through rhythm. It was developed in 1970 by Austrian musician and composer Reinhard Flatischler. Participants in a TaKeTiNa circle are guided via call and response and the pulse of a surdo drum through a series of steps, claps, and songs. This process induces a flux between two states: being IN rhythm and being OUT of rhythm. Participants fall in and out of rhythm in the circle; a process analogous to our movement through life. Each time TaKeTiNa participants find their way back to the basic pulse and fall back in rhythm, they experience rhythm at a more profound and intense level.
This week I gave some announcements important to the field of music therapy and the schedule of upcoming music therapy shows.
My guests are Ryan & Jody, the creators of urTalker. urTalker is all about enabling individuals with a voice. Their applications are designed with the individual and their unique needs in mind. While every application comes with default categories and images, every solution provides the ability to create any number or additional categories, load any type of image and most importantly record your voice for use with those images and words. urTalker was developed by the founders to help their non-verbal autistic child, have a voice. Many non-verbal, autistic and special needs individuals have the ability to learn and use assistive technology, but the price for specific devices can be prohibitive. urTalker was developed to be affordable.
This week, my guest is Jason Moon. Jason Moon's song "Trying to Find My Way Home" has won the 2012 gold medal for the Veterans Administrator's art's completions in the special recognition category. Jason is honored to be recognized for his work, both healing him and other veterans through music.
Jason began his musical career playing around campfires in his home town of Eagle River, Wisconsin. He later relocated to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he attended UW Oshkosh and was a focal point of the burgeoning Fox Valley music scene. He hosted several open mics, wrote dozens of songs, and played hundreds of shows from 1995 until he was deployed to Iraq in 2003.
Jason recently released Trying to Find My Way Home, “an accidental concept album” based on his own war experiences and on his attempts after his homecoming to regain the man he was before he was deployed. In Iraq he frequently performed for his fellow troops, but for over five years after his return in 2004 he was unable to finish more than a single song – despite songwriting once being his greatest joy in life. Jason’s other original solo recordings include Naked Under All These Clothes and Poverty.
In 2009 Jason was interviewed for the forthcoming documentary feature film On The Bridge and was asked to record one of his original songs for the credits roll, an experience that energized him to finally begin to write songs again in earnest, and which ultimately led to Trying to Find My Way Home.
Join me as I talk with Mia Maegan Morrow, the music therapist who worked with Gabrielle Giffords. She is a Senior Music Therapist and Neurologic Music Therapy Fellow at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston, Texas. Maegan Morrow graduated from Sam Houston State University and received her advanced fellowship training in Neurologic Music Therapy at the The 'Robert F. Unkefer' Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy, maintained at Colorado State University. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and she works at TIRR Memorial Hermann. She is also a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and has spent most of her career with the Brain Injury and Stroke population in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is also an internship supervisor on the National Roster of Internship sites under the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). She has been practicing for 10 years as a clinician. She is also a performing artist and guitar teacher. She is well known for her work with the recent patient and congresswoman at TIRR Memorial Hermann. She has been featured in the media including: Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s medical interviews on CNN, Newsweek, and on the Grammys.com. Her website is www.maeganmorrow.com where you can see her using Neurologic Music Therapy at TIRR in the media over the past year.
Board Certified music therapist Tim Ringgold is Director of Sonic Divinity, which provides music therapy services in Orange County, CA, and teaches business and success principles to new and seasoned professionals alike. Tim serves his music therapy community as Vice President of the Western Region Chapter of the AMTA, and is a regular presenter at both regional and national conferences. Tim has delivered no less than 16 presentations on music therapy topics since his internship at Musicworx, Inc. in 2008, and has gone on to earn a certificate in NICU music therapy and in HealthRHYTHMS. Inaugural recipient of the WRAMTA New Professional Award in 2009, Tim is a graduate of Chapman University in Orange, CA, where he served as President of the Student Music Therapy Association, as well as received the Music Therapy Award and Guitar Award from the Chapman Conservatory of Music. Find out more about Tim at www.sonicdivinity.com.
Dr. Eric B. Miller is a psychotherapist, music therapist and biofeedback therapist with experience in inpatient, outpatient, corporate and educational settings. He lectures on Music Therapy at Immaculata University and Montclair University and is a regular speaker at international conferences. Dr. Miller founded the Biofeedback Network and serves as Executive Director of non-profit organizations Expressive Therapy Concepts and Music for People. He resides in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. His book: Bio-Guided Music Therapy A Practitioner's Guide to the Clinical Integration of Music and Biofeedback Forewords by Joseph P. Scartelli and C. Norman Shealy 2011, Paperback: $29.95 ISBN: 978-1-84905-844-5, 9.25in x 6in, 256pp
JoAnn Jordan is a board certified music therapist and a graduate of the University of Kansas. With more than 25 years in the field working with older adults and preschoolers, JoAnn has a passion for providing resources for those who work or live with older adults, children, or both of these populations. Her big passion is intergenerational groups that combine preschoolers with older adults. Many posts filled with ideas and access to her newsletter can be found at her business site: Music Sparks. Website - http://www.music2spark.com
Maria Ramey, MT-BC, is a graduate of the music therapy program at California State University Northridge. While working as a music therapist at Hope University, a fine arts program for adults with developmental disabilities, Maria wrote the book Group Music Activities for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, a collection of 100 session activity ideas published by Jessica Kingsley. Maria is now the music therapist at Royale Healthcare Center TRC, a residential psychiatric hospital in Santa Ana, CA. She was invited to create the music therapy program from the ground up at this facility where she provides both group and private music therapy sessions to three locked units. In addition to focusing on her passion as a music therapist Maria is also a professional flutist, wife and mother to three homeschooled children.
Pamela Ott is my guest. Pamela is a Musician, Mother, Board Certified Music Therapist and believer in music's ability to encourage, enhance and assist in a child's development. Since Music Therapy is out of the reach of many children that could truly benefit from it and music programs have been reduced due to budget cuts, she makes regular posts with music, activity and instrument ideas for parents, therapists and educators in the hope that it will encourage the use of more music in the education and development of children! She writes at musicforspecialkids.com
On April 27, Roia Rafieyan will join me to talk about her work as a music therapist in a state facility for folks who have a variety of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most of the folks she works with are on the autism spectrum, and mostly they don’t use speech to communicate. She blogs at The Mindful Music Therapist and is also a singer/songwriter. Roia's music springs mostly from her work as a music therapist. Her passion for her work is reflected in her lyrics and point of view as a songwriter. She is a strong advocate for those who cannot always speak for themselves. Literally. Because her job is based so much on attitudes, emotions, and reactions to different situations, is it any wonder that these are the things that come out in her music? Who can't relate to an underdog?
My guest this week is Lillieth Grand, MS, MT-BC, Executive Director of Milestone Music Therapy. She has been a music therapist for over 18 years specializing in working with children who have neurological impairment, traumatic brain injury, autism, developmental disabilities, and chronic health conditions.
Strength-Based Improvisation is a new approach that is geared for participants with any amount of improvisation experience. Participants may use the instrument of their choice, which can include percussion or voice. Non-threatening experiential opportunities are aimed at personal exploration while simultaneously learning approaches to engage clients.
Lisa Jackert, MA, MT-BC has 20 years of experience in adult/geriatric psychiatry, substance abuse, eating disorders, and wellness. Currently employed by Community Hospital of Long Beach and operates a private practice. She has been a clinical training director and past professor of Music Therapy at Chapman University. She received the award for Professional Practice at the 2005 Western Regional Conference. She is also a FAMI-candidate of the Association of Music and Imagery and has been focusing on the use of The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music with infertility and pregnancy. Currently, Lisa is on the Board of Directors for the American Music Therapy Association.
Robin Rio, MA, MT-BC is professor of music therapy at Arizona State University. She also has many years of experience working with a variety of populations, including the geriatric population and the homeless. She is also is on the Editorial Board for Music Therapy Perspectives and has recently written the book: Connecting through Music: Music Therapy in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. Currently, Robin is serving as a member of the Ethics Board for the American Music Therapy Association and has past served the Western Region of AMTA as Vice President.
Having worked in music therapy for almost 20 years, Annette Whitehead-Pleaux currently works with pediatric burn patients at Shriners Hospitals for Children-Boston. There she provides clinical services that focus on pain management, anxiety management, reduction in trauma symptoms, body image, improving fine and gross motor skills, and quality of life issues. In addition to her clinical work, Annette has conducted clinical research on the effects of music therapy on pain. In 2003, she was awarded the Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Grant Award for her research on the effects of music therapy on pain and anxiety of pediatric patients undergoing medical procedures. She has an interest in and has written about using music assisted technology into music therapy practice and multicultural issues. Prior to working with pediatric burn patients, she worked with children, adults, and geriatric individuals diagnosed with mental illness. Additionally, she has worked with children in special education classrooms and women and children at a domestic violence program. She has served the New England Region and AMTA since 1997 and currently serves as the Assistant Speaker of the Assembly of Delegate, national chair of the Standards of Clinical Practice Committee, and a member of the Music Therapy Perspectives editorial board. In 2003, Annette was named one of Thirty Extraordinary Bostonians by the Boston Event Guide. She was awarded the 2004 President’s Achievement Awardby the New England Region for her work on the Rhode Island Night Club Fire Project. She has a passion for knitting and being a mom.
April is Autism Month! My guest this week is Rachel See Smith, a music therapist from Music Therapy Services of Austin. Rachel is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) with a B.A. in Communication Disorders from Truman State University and a Master’s in Music Therapy from the University of Iowa.
This week I'm broadcasting live from the exhibit hall of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association conference in Houston Texas. I will walk up to people in the exhibit hall to ask them about their conference experiences. The show will air live an hour later than ususal at 1:00 pm Eastern.
This week, I'm on Spring Break! But because it's Music Therapy Month, the MT Show is not. Today, I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at The Music Therapy Show. If you've ever wondered how the show works, I'll tell all on this episode!
Daniel Tague, MME, MT-BC, is currently pursuing a doctorate in music therapy at Florida State University where he teaches a music therapy drumming course, class guitar and the lab portion of Psychology of Music and Behavior. Daniel also runs music therapy groups and research at an in-patient psychiatric hospital in Georgia. He recently moved from Texas where he was a therapist with Music Therapy Services of Texas and became director for the company in 2003. During his time at MTST, Daniel served clients in the public schools, assisted living centers and adults with disabilities. He has provided music therapy services in schools across 11 counties in the DFW metroplex. In addition, he was the World Music Drumming Curriculum coordinator for Brook Mays Music Company. His work with World Music Drumming involved training educators and doing groups with at-risk youth in after-school programs. Daniel is a frequent presenter at regional and national music therapy conferences. His most recent presentations have been about using drums and percussion more effectively in therapy. This year, he will present on how to combine music therapy and art therapy for dynamic effect. Daniel’s past and current research range from using music to help with anxiety during pacemaker implant to combining painting and music to affect the mood of patients in the psychiatric hospital setting. His dissertation is about using drumming in the psychiatric setting to improve patient mood and increase appropriate social behaviors. Daniel is creator of Music Makes Sense, http://www.musicmakessense.blogspot.com, a blog about music therapy and helping parents, teachers and clients about using music more effectively.
Krista Winter is my guest this week. Krista is a board certified music therapist in Lamar, Missouri. She also has training in Neurologic Music Therapy and provides music therapy and is Assistant Planetree Coordinator at Barton County Memorial Hospital. When the tornado hit nearby Joplin, Missouri, Krista spent many volunteer hours providing music therapy and other resources and assistance to that community. She will share her experiences with that and talk about her work at Barton County Memorial Hospital. Krista also blogs at http://tempotherapy.com/blog/
Music Together is an organization that sponsors Sing With Your Child Month in March. Carol Ann Blank is a board certified music therapist who is the Program Developer for Music Together. She's my guest this week and will share tips on how to Sing With Your Child and how to celebrate Music Therapy Month.
Aric Allen from e-Motion Technologies is my guest this week. I met him in the exibit hall of the American Music Therapy Association conference last November. He creates technological assists for music therapists, offering custom-designed iPad aps or other computer programs based on your needs. He can be found at e-Motiontechnologies.com.
This week my guest is Judith Pinkerton of Music4Life.com. She has a radio show about music therapy as well called Music 4 Life. Find it on iTunes!
This week my guest is Natasha Thomas. Natasha Thomas is a graduate of the University of North Dakota (Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, 2008) and Board Certified Music Therapist, serving individuals statewide through North Dakota Vision Services/School for the Blind (NDVS/SB) and ND School for the Deaf, in addition to private clients she sees in the home and in settings like LISTEN Day Services and the LISTEN Drop-In Center. As part of her work with NDVS/SB, Natasha is a regular transcriber of the Braille Music code, and also signs in ASL for her work with the ND School for the Deaf. Natasha is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Special Education (UND, 2012) to supplement her work with these populations. She is a member of the American Music Therapy Association and regularly attends their annual conferences. Natasha enjoys connecting with other Music Therapists (her twitter handle is @MusicMovesND) educating her community on Music Therapy through her newspaper affiliated blog, http://musicmoves.areavoices.com, supervising UND practica students, and teaching/performing Middle Eastern Dance in her spare time (when she has it!) You can contact Natasha by email at natasha.mtbc@gmail.com
Listen to this week's show to learn business tips from Tim Ringgold of sonicdivinity.com
Today my guest is Kathy Lovell, who will talk about the Pacifer Activated Lullaby technology. The PAL® technology is based on research conducted at the Florida State University by Dr. Jayne Standley. An FSU faculty member since 1976, Dr. Standley is recognized throughout the United States as the foremost authority on medical music therapy. Researching the effect of music on premature babies, she found they increased their sucking rates 2.5 times when exposed to music, thus helping to increase their weight. Aimed specifically at addressing a long-standing problem among premature infants – delayed proficiencies in learning to suck – Dr. Standley’ s musical pacifier has demonstrated what have been called “amazing” results in repeated tests done at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Since 2005, the American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have collaborated on a State Recognition Operational Plan. The primary purpose of this Plan is to get music therapy and our MT-BC credential recognized by individual states so that citizens can more easily access our services. The AMTA Government Relations staff and CBMT Regulatory Affairs staff provide guidance and technical support to state task forces throughout the country as they work towards state recognition. To date, their work has resulted in 35 active state task forces, 2 licensure bills passed in 2011, and an estimated 10 bills being filed in 2012 that seek to create either a music therapy registry or license for music therapy. This month, our focus is on YOU and on getting you excited about advocacy. So my guests this week will be Judy Simpson, Dena Register, and Kimberly Sena Moore from the State Recognition Operational Plan to talk about Music Therapy Advocacy and how you can get involved!
This week I'm broadcasting live from the exhibit hall of the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Atlanta, GA. I'll attempt to stop conference attendees in the exhibit hall to ask them about their conference experience and let you know what's going on nationally in the field of music therapy. The scheduled show is subject to change, so check www.themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com or Twitter for the latest information about the show. This is also the last show of 2011. I have lots of guests booked in January, so I'll speak to you again in 2012! Happy New Year!
The holidays are coming which means we have lots to do! But in the midst of all that we need to take care of ourselves so that we can enjoy the holidays and have the energy and capacity to take care of others. This week, music therapist Christine Weinberg will tell us how to include self care in our list of things to do!
Today my guest is Meryl Brown! Meryl Brown is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Developmental Specialist, owner and Blogger with Developing Melodies. She received her Masters Degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the Crane School of Music at The State University of New York College at Potsdam. Meryl has been providing music therapy for individuals since 2006 and has worked with a variety of populations. In 2008, Meryl received her credential as a Developmental Specialist which now allows her to receive reimbursement through the State of Illinois for services provided. Website: http://www.developingmelodies.com Meryl@DevelopingMelodies.com Twitter: @DevelopMelodies Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/developingmelodies
Amy Kalas is a board certifed music therapist working in Miami and will be my guest this week. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in music therapy from the University of Miami. She completed her internship at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ, where she worked with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. In 2006, Amy was hired as a full-time music therapist at United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Miami, where she currently works with children birth – age 7 with special needs. Amy is the clinical training director for the internship program at UCP and has supervised interns since 2007. Amy also serves as a Lecturer for the University of Miami by supervising practicum students and giving presentations on her clinical work. In addition to her work at UCP, Amy runs a private practice, Wholesome Harmonies Music Therapy, providing music therapy services in the Miami area. Her website and blog can be found at www.WHmusictherapy.com.
Natalie Mullis is my guest this week. I've been wanting to talk to her for a long time too! She owns Key Changes Music Therapy in my birth-town, Columbia, South Carolina. She offers some great freebies and articles on her website: keychangesmusictherapy.com
This week I don't have a guest and I don't have a specific topic, but I do have a few things to share with you about the show and other music therapy things. If you have a question about music therapy, this would be a good show to call in to! 646-652-2850 during the live show (you can also call in to listen, without speaking to me on air).
I am very excited about this week's guests: Megan Resig and Kimberly Thompson of Mundana Music Therapy. Kim and Megan share original songs, resources, and techniques related to music therapy, music education, wellness, and business. I have been wanting to "meet" these ladies for quite some time so I'm glad to have them on the show!
It takes more than physical exercise to maintain good health. Balance is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Wellness is the dynamic process of becoming aware of, taking responsibility for, and making choices that directly contribute to one's well being and that of the common good. It is the integration of body, mind and spirit and the ongoing development of one's own meaning in life. In this week's show, I'll tell you about the dimensions of wellness and how I use them in music therapy.
This week, my guest is Raymond Day, from A Day's Work. The products presented on this website are the result of 24 years of focused efforts to create musical instruments and aids for the music education classroom with strong emphasis on helping the physically and developmentally challenged through music therapy. They are equally applicable in special education, occupational therapy, and elder care. Special effort has been devoted to those who are confined to wheelchairs.
I took a couple of weeks off to deal with some transitions, but this week I'm back and I'll be reviewing the movie The Music Never Stopped, released on DVD earlier this month. A promoter for the movie generously sent me some copies to give away, so listen in to find out how to win your very own copy!
Kat Fulton is the mastermind behind Rhythm for Good, a blog about music therapy, drumming, and wellness. Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC, NICU MT, is a speaker and board-certified music therapist whose passion is achieving therapeutic goals through making music. Simply put, her motto is Be well, feel good, and make MUSIC. With a Masters in Music Therapy from The Florida State University (headquarters for the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy), she holds high standards for scientific research and maintains a practice infused with the latest evidence-based techniques and strategies. She completed her clinical training for music therapy at Musicworx of California, a music therapy contracting and consulting agency located in Del Mar, CA. Kat runs Sound Health Music (established in 2005), a San Diego-based organization that encourages, enables, and empowers people to develop potential through research-based music experiences. The Sound Health Music team of board-certified music therapists design interventions that use music as the vehicle for positive change within corporate, wellness, medical, and enrichment settings.
My guest this week is Christy Joy Diachenko, who has 15 years experience as a classical piano teacher. She received her Bachelors of Music from Colorado State University-Pueblo, in 2003. She is currently a graduate student for Music Therapy Board Certification, at Shenandoah University. She has 4 years experience in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, in both music and special education departments, and is currently a home/hospital teacher for some of AA County's most medically-fragile kiddos. She is the founder of the Musical Autist Academy, a place where children on the autism spectrum can learn and engage in music, to help fulfill their IEP goals, as well as to promote opportunities for performance. She blogs at The Musical Autist.com.
My guest this week is Karen D. Goodman, Professor, Music, who is credentialed as a music therapist, a special education teacher and a licensed creative arts therapist. She has recently published her second book: Music Therapy Education and Training: From Theory to Practice. It is the only comprehensive resource on education and training in our field. She has just returned from presenting at the 13th World Music Therapy Congress in Korea and will also share her experiences there.
My guest today is JoAnn Jordan, who uses themes in her music therapy practice. We will discuss how and why to use themes to help provide structure in music therapy and in life! JoAnn Jordan, is a board certified music therapist and founder of Music Sparks – a music therapy service serving the needs of preschoolers and older adults. She has served as a presenter at a variety of area workshops speaking on various aspects of her work. Over the past 25 years, she has developed a variety of themed music experiences for these groups. Prior to creating the business, JoAnn served as Life Enrichment Coordinator at Sterling House of Haysand as Activity Coordinator at a variety of other long-term care facilities. JoAnn is a graduate of the University of Kansaswith a degree in Music Therapy. Music Sparks: http://musicsparks.wordpress.com · Free SPARKS newsletter twice a month. Each is based around a theme and has songs & other resources. Musical Gems: http://musicalgems.wordpress.com · This site is my more introspective site where she looks at various aspects of life. · Just started a free monthly newsletter FACETS with ideas to explore oneself again based around a theme.
Today I'll be talking with Jim Newton and Paul G. Hill of Hugworks, an organization that I respect and whose music I enjoy. Hugworks is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special needs by delivering services and resources/products to help boost self-esteem and enhance healthy expression of feelings. Hugworks develops innovative ways to address the special needs of children through live Therapeutic Music Entertainment, Music Therapy and other projects/programs. Through a unique collaborative process with early childhood and musical professionals, Hugworks has produced three award-winning children's audio CDs which are used in hospitals, medical camps and homes across the country. Hugworks is committed to the principle that all children deserve healthy ways to express themselves emotionally which will help them reach their full potential.
Drumming is a popular recreational and therapeutic tool. Today I'll discuss why rhtym-based circles are being used with older adults and other settings. I'll also review Kat Fulton's "Drumify" DVD, available through RhythmForGood.com.
Evidenced-based practice is a buzz word being used in most health and education fields. But what is it and how is it used in music therapy? Where did it come from? These and other questions will be the topic of the show today and I'll also offer some questions you can ask your health professional or educator to find out about the evidence that supports the treatment or educational plan. I'll also talk about how to make your practice evidence-based.
Dr. Dorita Berger is my guest this week to discuss Developing Music Therapy Goals for Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She has done many presentations and research on tempo-based music treatment for people with ASD. She has also written several books, including Music Therapy, Sensory Integration, and the Autistic Child.
A reader wrote in: "The main reason for [cutting back on my responsibilities] is for personal balance and sanity. Truth is that I have so many ideas that I think I should do them all... and I'm learning the hard way that a result of acting willy nilly like that can be overload. I've encountered the same thing with sessions as well.
This topic of 'editing yourself' is one that I wonder if other MTs would be interested in hearing about and/or gone through as well. Is this a topic that you and I could discuss on your podcast?" So this week, I'm going to discuss how to find balance and "edit yourself". I don't have all the answers, so call in with your thoughts and ideas!
This week, my guest is Anne Vitort, of www.upbeatmusictherapist.com. Anne Vitort is a board-certified music therapist and a certified teacher in the State of Washington. After years of working in business, as a Kindermusik educator, and as a stay at home mom, Anne was drawn to music therapy because it combines her love of music with her desire to be of service to those in need. She is maintaining a blog about her 1,000 person project to spread the word about music therapy in Clark County Washington by talking to 1,000 people in her community about music therapy.
I am pleased to speak with Dr. Anita Gadberry this week about Autism and communication. For over a decade, Dr. Anita Gadberry has specialized in music therapy with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Before moving to Lawrence, Kansas for doctoral studies, Anita owned a private practice in Plano, Texas, was Co-director of Therapies at a private school for children with autism, and contracted with public schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Anita has degrees in music therapy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Texas Woman’s University, and the University of Kansas. She frequently presents workshops and seminars for music therapists, music educators, and classroom teachers at the regional, national, and international levels.
This week, I'm pleased to have Dr. Blythe LaGasse and Andrew Knight from the Music Therapy Research podcast and blog are my guests this week. They will tell us all about Evidenced Based Practice and how to find and use research in music therapy. http://www.musictherapyresearchblog.com/
April is Autism Month so this week we will discuss how music therapy works with people who have Autism. I'll share some tips and strategies for using music with people who have Autism and share some examples of sessions I've done.
I also saw Wretches and Jabberers last weekend, so I'll give a review of that documentary.
This week I'll be sharing all the great information I received at the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association (SWAMTA) conference in Waco, TX. I'll also share what I learned at the Online Conference for Music Therapy a few weeks ago. If you've attended a conference recently and would like to share your experiences, you can call the show at 646-652-2850 on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 11:00 am Central Daylight Time. Once you've dialed in, press 1 to let me know you want to talk, or just listen in through your phone.
This week my guest is Marlon Sobol, a music therapist in New York who created a CD for caregivers to interact with people who have Alzheimer's.
Establishing a strong connection between an individual and their caregiver, recreation therapist or creative arts therapist—one that makes them eager to participate in activities--has gotten easier thanks to Keep On Moving – Music for Therapeutic Rhythmic Activities, the newly released CD by board certified music therapist, accomplished musician and Manager of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function at Schnurmacher Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Marlon Sobol. Accompanied by reggae, hip hop, and jazz influenced band Shem’s Disciples, jazz music icon David Amram, and an all-star line-up of special guest musicians, Sobol has taken American pop standards and infused them with a Caribbean beat, feel and flavor.
The very first guest on my show was Louise Montello back in May of 2008. She spoke about Performance Wellness. Today she will be my guest again! We will get updates on the Performance Wellness program and discuss Essential Musical Intelligence.
Since last Friday, I've been working on advocating for music therapy in Texas after learning that the Department of Aging and Disability Services recommended to the House Appropriations Committee that specialized therapies (under which music therapy is provided) be eliminated from a medicaid waiver program.
On the show this week I'll share what I've learned through this process about advocacy.
This weekend I'm also participating in the Online Music Therapy Conference, so I'll share about that, too.
This week I am pleased to discuss the Music Therapy and Disorders of Consciousness seminar that I attended last Friday. This was a fantastic seminar and I have the organizers of the seminar as guests this week: Jennifer Townsend, Kristen O'Grady, and James Maxson. The one-day event featured prominent therapists and professional speakers who accepted Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center’s invitation to participate in the one-day event and to share their views and experience on a variety of topics related to the care of people in low awareness states.
To learn more about the music therapy program at Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center please go to our website at www.musictherapy-setonpediatric.org You can also learn about the pediatric center by going to www.setonpediatric.org.
The Music Therapy Show is celebrating the second anniversary of the Music Therapy Tween, and the 31st birthday of Michelle Erfurt, MT-BC. This week, we welcome Michelle as our guest to talk about her blogging and music therapy adventures.
Michelle provides music therapy services at Treasure Coast Hospice through her private practice: Erfurt Music Therapy, Inc. She also writes for the blog MusicTherapyTween.com - a blog that shares tips and thoughts for the traveling professional AND maintains the ErfurtMusicResource.com - a resource of music related services, products and information. Michelle has been involved in the development of Wade Richards book: Richards Modified Tuning for Adapted Guitar and Rachel Rambach’s first Listen & Learn Songbook.
Today I'm going to talk about some successes I've had with a few clients this week, some motivation issues and solutions, and the new Ethics requirement for continuing education for music therapists.
I had a client who wanted to write a song about one of his hobbies this week, so I'll describe the process I used and how I challenged myself to use the piano more in therapy. Piano is not my major instrument and I experienced "piano trauma" in college. So this was a big challenge.
I saw another client this week who was stumbling through spelling a word, so I wrote another song on the spot to help with that task. I'll sing a little for you and let you know how that turned out.
In the third segment, I took a distance-learning Ethics course that fulfills the CBMT requirement for Ethics credits. I'll give a review of the course.
Visit my blog at themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com
Happy New Year! I hope your New Year's Resolutions are off to a good start. I also hope that one of them is to advocate for music therapy! On today's show, my guests are Judy Simpson and Kimberly Sena Moore who, along with Dena Register, work on the State Recognition Operational Plan. Through this Plan, a national initiative being implemented jointly by CBMT and AMTA, Judy, Dena, and Kimberly provide guidance and technical support to State task forces as they work to obtain State recognition of music therapy and the MT-BC credential.
Learn how YOU can help music therapy gain State recognition and create greater access to music therapy for members of your community.
Music Therapy Students and Prospective Music Therapy Students may become members of the American Music Therapy Association Students (AMTAS).
AMTAS are undergraduate and graduate student members of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). The goal of the student organization is to increase awareness, involvement, and knowledge of music therapy students by fostering communication and growth in preparation for a professional career. The Student Affairs Advisory Board (SAAB) is one of the boards of the American Music Therapy Association. Its purpose is to establish and strengthen a positive and productive relationship between students and professionals of the organization, consult and advise students regarding any concerns brought to attention by students or concerning students, and to encourage and support students’ professional involvement and growth within AMTAS and eventually AMTA.
This week, I'm please to invite Dr. Petra Kern back to the show, along with past and current members of the SAAB, to talk about music therapy students and how they are helping the field of music therapy develop.
This week, I'll be broadcasting live from the Erfurt Music Therapy Resource booth in the exhibit hall at the American Music Therapy Association conference in Cleveland, OH. I'm not sure if I'll be able to take callers, but if you'd like to listen live, call 646-652-2850 or listen online on Friday, November 19, at 1:30 EST, 12:30 CST, 11:30 MST, or 10:30 PST.
If you miss the live show, all shows are archived as a podcast about 15 minutes after the show ends. Or subscribe to The Music Therapy Show on iTunes.
I work with a lot of clients who would be considered "low functioning" in clinical terms. However, they all are capable of communication, and it's up to me and others around them to honor their communication. This week I'll talk about what that means and how to do it.
Jennifer Haskins, the Music Therapy Department Manager and Internship Director at Big Bend Hospice, is a board certified music therapist and has been serving hospice patients and families for over 5 years. Upon graduation from Florida State University, Jennifer completed Internship working with older adults at Sunshine Terrace Foundation in Logan, Utah. She began working at Big Bend Hospice in March, 2005 and was assigned to the hospice in-patient unit where she gained experience in helping terminally ill patients and their families with acute care needs. Jennifer has also served on the facilities hospice team, and multiple home based hospice teams. In the last two years, Jennifer has collaborated with the Bereavement department, serving children and teen bereavement groups, adult groups and individuals. She is currently leading two bereavement groups in the community, serving individuals in residential court-ordered substance rehab facilities. Above all, the focus of Jennifer's career is to continue to push forward and explore and learn as much as possible.
I am excited to have Michelle Erfurt as my guest this week. Michelle currently provides music therapy at Treasure Coast Hospice and in private practice. She has experience working with a variety of individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, motor function problems, intellectual delays, communication disorders, medical problems and social skill needs. Michelle has provided music therapy services at the Orlando campus of Florida Hospital and in private practice before relocating to Florida’s Treasure Coast. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania as well as nationally recognized Board Certification. Michelle has also completed specialized certifications in Neurologic Music Therapy and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapy. She serves as the Membership Committee Chairperson and Student Advisor for the Southeastern Regional chapter of the American Music Therapy Association.
Michelle also maintains The Erfurt Music Resource, a collection of individuals working to promote items and information related to music and music therapy. And she is one of the members of the Music Therapy Roundtable, along with Kimberly Sena Moore and Rachel Rambach.
My guest this week is John Lawrence, a music therapist practicing in Edmonton, AB Canada. He graduated from Temple University in 1995 with a Master's degree in music therapy and has been in private practice since that time. His specialty area has been geriatrics, especially those with Alzheimer's type dementia and more recently, veterans of multiple conflict zones. He has continually been interested in the use of technology, as it can be utlized to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, and has incorporated various technologies into his instruction of several "Introduction to Music Therapy" courses. He is currently serving as chairperson of the 1st ever, Online Conference for Music Therapy (to be held on March 5-6, 2011). John is affiliated with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy and is past-president of the Music Therapy Association of Alberta (MTAA).
imagine, is the first annual online magazine dedicated to Early Childhood Music Therapy, sponsored by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). The purpose of this new publication is to improve access to and distribute knowledge and information about early childhood music therapy in clinical terms.
imagine is free to everyone and accessible around the world. The inaugural issue of imagine has been released on September, 1 2010 with over 50 contributions from 10 countries. Initial reviews of imagine readers speak for a remarkable success of AMTA’s new publication line. You can find imagine on the web at www.imagine.musictherapy.biz
Today, I am speaking with Dr. Petra Kern, the editor of imagine. She will tell as more about the development, goals, and content of the new early childhood online magazine.
Last week I talked about the therapeutic benefits of performance. This week I will discuss how to find or create the right performance opportunity for your child.
Listen live at 12 noon Eastern, 11:00 Central, 10:00 Mountain, 9:00 Pacific, or listen to the archived show (available 15 minutes after the show ends), or subscribe via iTunes.
I have many clients who perform as part of their therapeutic program. I have a bell choir of adults with developmental disabilities, a group that wrote and is producing a musical, and a guitar student who performed at a benefit concert with a country music star. These performances brought out some amazing qualities and provided some amazing opportunities for my clients.
This week, I'm going to talk about the importance of performance for personal growth and development and the goals that can be accomplished in performance opportunities.
Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC, NICU MT, is a speaker and board-certified music therapist whose passion is achieving therapeutic goals through making music. Simply put, her motto is Be well, feel good, and make MUSIC. With a Masters in Music Therapy from The Florida State University (headquarter for the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy), she holds high standards for scientific research and maintains a practice infused with the latest evidence-based techniques and strategies.
Kat is pleased to be associated with Remo® as an endorsed facilitator. She maintains professional membership in the American Music Therapy Association, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, and the Drum Circle Facilitators Guild. Kat Fulton is my guest this week to talk about Sound Health Music and Rhythm for Good.
I know, I know. If you are reading this, obviously you are breathing. But did you know that how you breathe can affect how you feel? Breathing is an important part of life (obviously) and music-making. This week I'll discuss how to breathe to reduce stress, increase energy, and clear your mind. I'll give examples of techniques I use with my clients.
Transitions can be tough for routine-oriented clients. This week I will talk about strategies for making transitions easier, including unplanned schedule changes.
Last week, I talked with Charli Brown about song writing and writing your own personal song. This week, I'm going to give you steps to take to write your own personal song: 1. Don't worry if it's not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song! 2. To Rhyme or Not To Rhyme--That is the question! 3. Which came first: The Melody or The Words? 4. Be like Nike: Just do it!
When she was in the 12th grade, Charlene (Charli) Brown wanted to run away and become a “Queen of the Gypsies.” Since then, she has worked constantly to find ways which spoke to her nomadic, creative and independent spirit. With 10+ years working with youth and a variety of other experiences including nonprofit, government, and leadership development under her belt, in 2009, Charli started “You Can Love Your Life Now!” (www.YouCanLoveYourLifeNow.com) to “help women find and live their Best lives!” A gifted life coach and workshop leader, Charli, through You Can Love Your Life Now!, has designed an enriching curriculum for girls, which opens up a healthy dialogue between them and adult women, as well as with their peers. She is also hard at work writing a guidebook for teen girls that will help them recognize their own unique inner light. Charli can be reached through her website www.YouCanLoveYourLifeNow.com.
This week's show is on early: 11:30 Eastern, 10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, 8:30 Pacific. Bill Matney is my guest to talk about Music Therapy Drumming.
Music Therapy Drumming is a curriculum that includes percussion and rhythm skills that are designed to increase the capacity for a Music Therapist to effectively use drums, percussion instruments, and traditional rhythms within the music therapy setting.
The Music Therapy Drumming curriculum is designed and taught by Music Therapists who are professional percussionists with years of experience in both music performance and clinical settings.
Back in May, before the World Cup hiatus, I attended the Central Texas Music Therapy Association conference in Seguin, TX. An amazing thing happened at that conference and I'm going to share the story.
Why should we develop a personal or professional perspective? I have been thinking a lot about this since interviewing Brian Abrams on May 7 about Development of a Humanistic Perspective on Music Therapy. I also studied different perspectives and developed my own during my graduate work at Texas Woman's University. Lately, I've been reviewing my perspective, both for my work and my personal goals.
In this show, find out how to develop a personal and professional perspective.
Be sure to tell me your thoughts by commenting at http://themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com
While there have certainly been humanistic points of view on the discipline since its inception, I would like to explore a particular way of understanding what music therapy is and what music therapists do, based upon a specific set of inter-related principles with foundations in humanism and person-centered orientations of therapy. It's my hope that developing a perspective in this area will help meaningfully inform music therapy practice, research, and education in ways that are unique, indigenous, and congruent with what many music therapists believe to be the essential core of their work.
Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPC, LCAT, FAMI, has been a music therapist since 1995, with clinical experience involving a wide range of populations. He completed undergraduate studies at Vassar College and SUNY New Paltz, and graduate studies at Temple University. He has served on the music therapy faculty at Utah State University (2001-2004) and Immaculata University (2004-2008), and currently serves as Associate Professor of Music in the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University (since 2008). He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics such as person-centered and humanistic perspectives on music therapy, music therapy in cancer care, music psychotherapy, and music therapy research. He has served on numerous editorial boards, including Music Therapy Perspectives, Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy, and Voices, and has been a frequent guest reviewer for the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. Currently, he is serving on the Board of Directors of the American Music Therapy Association (2010-2011), and as Immediate Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association (2009-2011). In addition, he maintains an individual practice in music psychotherapy, and periodically offers music-centered support groups for cancer survivors. Email: abramsb@mail.montclair.edu
This week I'll discuss four types of assessments: School, Private Practice, Business, and Personal. I'll explain the differences and similarities and some techniques you can use to assess situations in your life.
I keep trying to get back to a regular broadcast schedule, but life keeps me sidetracked. On this show, I'll update you on what's been going on in my music therapy life and then talk about self care. Taking care of ourselves is very important! I've gotten a lot of messages from the universe reminding me of this lately. So I'll give some suggestions for doing this even though you are super busy!
The show is off hiatus this week with a new show. This week I'm going to share resources I find useful.
This week I am going to describe some of the sessions I did with my clients and my own personal experiences with music.
Andrew Knight, MA, MT-BC, NMT Fellow, is assistant professor of music therapy at the University of North Dakota. He instructs courses in music therapy and jazz improvisation, while overseeing clinical placements of students in the Grand Forks community. Mr. Knight holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in percussion performance with a jazz emphasis, and a Master of Arts degree in Music Education, emphasis in music therapy from the University of Minnesota. His post-graduate training includes a Fellowship in the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy from Colorado State University and has studied with noted music therapists Charles Furman and Michael Thaut.
Welcome back! I hope you all had wonderful holiday breaks and are refreshed and renewed and energized for the new year. I love how hanging up a new calendar makes seems to give us hope for new opportunities.
On today's show, I'm going to talk about making successful New Year's Resolutions, explaining how to use music to make your dreams come true! And I'll describe a goal-writing session I used with my clients this week.
Happy New Year!
Leave a comment on my blog to let me know what goals you are reaching this year! http://themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com
Sherri Ross, MA, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist and also a certified Texas music educator. She is writing a series of story books about the La Salsa band and their friends. The La Salsa series is a set of books created for music education and music therapy. This picture book series aims to facilitate bilingualism through musical stories.
This week I'm talking with Dr. Petra Kern, President of the World Federation of Music Therapy. Founded in 1985 in Genoa Italy, the World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is the only worldwide professional organization representing music therapy in many areas of the world. The WFMT is led by an international body, with officers, commissioners, and regional liaisons in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, India, Ireland, Korea, Spain, U.A.E., and the USA. www.wfmt.info
Music can be a powerful tool in our lives and it's important to select music that will promote the action, behavior, or response that you are looking for. Here are some tips for selecting the right music.
Last week I introduced the show and then played a song from Rachel Rambauch's new CD and song book, Listen and Learn. During the song, I muted my phone so I could cough or make noise without broadcasting. And then I proceeded to talk for 15 minutes with my phone muted. So here's what I said while my phone was muted about the conference!
I'm broadcasting live today from the American Music Therapy Association Conference in San Diego. This is a short show highlighting moments from my experience at conference this year.
Listen & Learn Music is a large resource of original songs and activities for children created by Rachel Rambach. Rachel is a music therapist at the Hope Institute for Children & Families and wrote Listen and Learn: Educational songs for school, home, and play.
Michelle Erfurt is the owner of Erfurt Music Therapy, a private company devoted to improving the quality of life and personal growth of others through the promotion of quality products and services for music therapists. She has partnered with Rachel to publish and promote the Listen and Learn songbook.
Listen to The Music Therapy Show at 5:00 EST/4:00 CST/3:00 MST/2:00 PST as we talk to Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC, and Michelle Erfurt, MT-BC, NMT about Listen and Learn Music.
You can find more information about Listen and Learn Music at www.listenlearnmusic.com.
Rachel is also a guest blogger and music contributor at www.SongsForTeaching.com.
Learn more about Michelle Erfurt at www.erfurtmusictherapy.com
We're back with weekly shows. This week is a brief show about using music for time concepts.
My guest this week is Anita Louise Steele, Director of Music Therapy at Ohio University. Professor Steele was the creator and Director of Music Therapy as well as a practicing clinician at The Cleveland Music School Settlement from 1966 until 2003. In that position she managed a large department of music therapists and developed service contracts with schools, hospitals, treatment centers and nursing homes. She designed the community-based model for delivery of music therapy services and a community based training model for music therapy interns. In addition, Professor Steele was instrumental in the development of a music therapy degree program in the greater Cleveland area and was its first instructor.
"Bongo" Barry Bernstein, 55, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, August 26, 2009. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Music Therapy. While a music therapy consultant for the Blue Valley School District he performed at libraries and schools around the region. Barry will be greatly missed. This show is dedicated to him and will feature percussion techniques that he taught.
Kimberly Sena Moore returns as my guest this week to talk about secondary trauma when working with people who have survived trauma. We'll also discuss self care for the therapist.
Kalani is an internationally acclaimed percussionist, educator, and presenter. With over 30 years of professional experience in a variety of fields, Kalani’s work honors past traditions while expanding the fields of music education, music therapy, and wellness. Kalani began his professional career at the age of 15, playing for several local bands in the San Francisco Bay Area. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1982, he expanded on his work to include orchestral and world percussion genres. After graduating from Cal State University Northridge with a BA in Music, Kalani went on to co-produce music for a Vegas-style show, Night Magic. In 1988 Kalani worked with legendary drummer Max Roach to create the soundtrack for a Berkeley Repertory Theatre production of The Hairy Ape (Eugene O’Neil), eventually returning to LA to tour with Vic Damone in 1990. In 1991 Kalani was invited to tour with Multi-Platinum recording artist, Yanni, performing on the widely acclaimed “Live at the Acropolis” video, which sold over 7 million copies world-wide. Kalani has also toured nationally and internationally with Barry Manilow, Suzanne Cianni, Benise, and a host of other artists. Kalani can be heard on CDs and soundtracks for the Nature Company, Jim Hensen Records, Paramount Pictures, Sony Records, Tri-Star, Disney, Warner Brothers, and others. He has released three original music CD; Pangea, Insights, and Origins (the last with Kevin Winard and Mike Faue). http://www.kalanimusic.com/index.html
We're back after a two week break with Lisa Jackert and Robin Rio who developed Strength-based Improvisation. This is a new approach that offers non-threatening experiential opportunities aimed at personal exploration.
Join me this week with Kimberly Sena Moore, MM, NMT, MT-BC, the Director of Neurosong Music Therapy Services, Inc. (www.neurosong.com). She founded Neurosong (formerly KMS Music Therapy) in 2005, which now treats clients with trauma and attachment issues, neurologic disorders, and special needs. Kimberly has advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy and uses a neuro-based approach in her clinical work.
My guest this week is Dr. Charles Gourgey. Charles (Carlos) Gourgey is a Board Certified Music Therapist and New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with two decades of hospice experience. He has also worked in various nursing homes and published articles on psychology, disability, and religion, and is the author of the articles on his web site, MusicIsHope.org.
We can influence the music we hear and the messages we hear in our heads. Take a minute to pay attention to your soundscape. Do you hear traffic, or computer-buzzing? Are you listening to the news? Is it positive or negative? Are you listening to music? What are the messages in the music? Do they help you to feel good and stay positive or are they negative messages? Choose music and messages that help create the life you want for yourself. Take a music bath-surrounding your senses with music that makes you feel wonderful! Create the attitude you want to have for yourself by listening to music that reinforces that attitude.
We all know that music makes us feel good and that it can help us relax. We also know that chronic stress causes blood vessels to become rigid and the risk for arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) increases as we age. But did you know that music can affect our cardiovascular system?
CNN posted an article recently about some research a cardiologist did with music. The story concludes that - Music, like laughter, opens up blood vessels and produces protective chemicals - Constricted vessels can lead to high blood pressure, increase heart attack risk - Hospitals across the country use music therapy to help patients heal
This week I'll be discussing that article and talking about music therapy and cardiovascular health.
Check out the article: http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/11/music.heart/index.html#cnnSTCText
Lisa Shawley, MT-BC, will be here representing the group The Just Desserts, an internationally traveling performance and educational ensemble spearheaded by (herself) accordionist, flautist, pianist, vocalist and music therapist Lisa Shawley, and cellist, guitarist, bassist, vocalist and music educator Michael Shay. The Just Desserts performs as a duo or as an expanded ensemble (trio, quartet, or larger) that can include percussion, piano, winds, violin, guitar, piano, bass and/or drums. Their mission is to encourage exploration, expression, and inclusion through music and culture in the global community. http://www.thejustdesserts.com http://www.myspace.com/thejustdessertsinternational http://www.youtube.com/user/thejustdesserts http://www.cdbaby.com/justdessertsmusic2 http://www.sonicbids.com/thejustdesserts http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Just-Desserts/41395747686 http://www.thejustdesserts.blogspot.com/
One year ago, I decided to start a show about music therapy on Blog Talk Radio. I've done 43 shows which have been downloaded 5,811 times. Each show averages around 100 listeners, but the most listened-to shows were Referrals (5/1/08-260 downloads), Performance Wellness (5/17/08-249 downloads), and Autism (6/14/08-243 downloads).
Over the year, I've been trying to select topics that interest my listeners, so please let me know what topics you'd like me to cover: jharrismtbc@gmail.com. My goal is to educate everyone on the importance of music for our survival and how we can best use it. I would also like to explain how music therapy can help with speech/language, cognition, and motor rehabilitation, or with personal wellness.
Come celebrate the anniversary of the show with me this Saturday, 5:00 pm Eastern, 4:00 pm Central, 3:00 pm Mountain, 2:00 pm Pacific at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stations/flylady/jharrismtbc or by calling 646-652-2850.
Thank you for listening!
Dr. Karl Paulnack gave a welcome address to parents of incoming students at The Boston Conservatory on September 1, 2004. This has been circulating on the internet for quite some time and speaks to the power of music and the responsibility and role of musicians. He has a free podcast called "How Music Works" at http://www.ascboston.org/downloads/podcast/080824.mp3
We've been a bit sporadic in posting and hosting this month due to my computer breaking down and the subsequent replacement and a nasty cold that hit me last week. I'm much better now and will be broadcasting this afternoon at 4:00 pm Central to recap the SWAMTA conference experiences and to talk about how I may have been able to prevent the nasty cold by using some Performance Wellness techniques.
Performance Wellness is a proven, creative approach that uses the curative power of music along with cutting edge tools from the creative arts, behavioral medicine, and yoga science, to meet the mind-body health needs of performers and professionals from all walks of life. Find out more about Performance Wellness: Performancewellness.org
I'm hosting a level one training in Hurst TX on May 2nd and 3rd. Find the details at Performancewellness.org
Music Therapy Month concludes with Wade Richards of TimeForMusic.org. He has a brand new podcast called Songs for Music Therapy. Call in to ask Wade to write a song just for you! 646-652-2850
Stephanie Shehan, Vice President of SWAMTA, joins me to preview the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Austin TX, March 26-28, 2009. Call in to ask questions about music therapy.
We're continuing our celebration of Music Therapy Month by discussing this year's Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association's Book Club Selection, Musicophilia, by Dr. Oliver Sacks. Please call in to join the discussion!
We're continuing our celebration of Music Therapy Month with our guest: Carol Ann Blank. Carol is a music therapist who works with Music Together (r), an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement. Join us to learn about the benefits of singing with your child--or your inner child!
Music Therapy Month is upon us! We're celebrating Music Therapy Month with stories about music therapy, education about what it is, and celebrations of music as therapy.
This week, I've had a lot of emails about how to use music to care for yourself. Call in to ask questions and get specific suggestions for using music to change your mindset, change your mood, nurture your soul & spirit, or any other need.
This week I answered a question from my blog. Rick posted, "I am interested in learning more about music therapy and hope that you will have a show that discusses the profession and your experience with it." This show is my answer to him. Thanks, Rick!
We're back! After a 6 week break, I'm refreshed and ready to talk about Music Therapy each Saturday at 4 pm Central/5 pm Eastern. This week I'm broadcasting from the Live your Dream Expo in Garland TX. I won't have a switchboard, so I can't take calls or open chat this week, but I'll tell you all about the expo and share some Music Therapy stories.
Dr. Nicki Cohen is my guest this week to talk about the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. We'll be taking a two-week break following this show.
This week my guest is Lisa Gallagher, MA, MT-BC, a clinical and research music therapist at The Cleveland Music School Settlement and The Cleveland Clinic and the Music Therapy Coordinator for the Cleveland Clinic. She has presented on local, regional, national, and international levels and has published articles in several journals. She currently is the Treasurer of the Great Lakes Region of the American Music Therapy Association, the Chair of the Certification Board of Music Therapists Board of Directors, and a recipient of the 2008 Blair L. Sadler International Healing Arts Award.
For more information: www.thecmss.org and www.ccf.org/palliative and http://myclevelandclinic.org/services/music_therapy
The Joyful Singers are a group of adults with developmental disAbilities that plan performances. They perform in various locations throughout their community in Garland, Texas and learn music & singing skills, while also developing social, communication, and executive function skills.
I'll be broadcasting live from the AMTA conference in St. Louis, MO, to give a report on the sessions I attended.
Music Therapy is the enhancement of human capabilities through the planned use of musical influences on human brain functioning. Dr. Dale Taylor is our guest this week to speak about the Biomedical Theory of Music as Therapy.
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC is a board certified music therapist with over 30 years clinical experience with children, teens, and adults diagnosed with autism. Dwight Knoll is a technical wizard who grew up with many friends with autism and has professional experience working as a mentor of individuals with autism. FAQAutism.com is designed to respond to specific questions from individuals with autism and their family members, teachers, therapists, employers, medical professionals, residential staff, job coaches, and others interested in the well-being of people with autism.
Kim McVean, aka Sensory Nanny, is an occupational therapist and a mother of twins who have Autism. She's joining us today to talk about sensory issues and music therapy.
Ann Petty, MT-BC, has been a music therapist in a school system for fifteen years, worked in psych for five years, and in geriatrics for three years. She has a small community based private practice and created the music therapy program in Cy-Fair ISD. She is currently the internship director for HCDE. HCDE is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and the MT program is officially 25 years old.
Terri Hart, MT-BC, NMT, has eleven years' experience at Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)and ten years in private practice in home health care.
Michelle Melander, MA, MT-BC, is a music therapist in Plano ISD. She speaks today about the music therapy program in Plano, TX.
Kathleen Coleman co-authored the SEMTAP and joins me this week to discuss music therapy assessment in special education settings.
Debbie Dacus, MT-BC, has worked in Birdville ISD in North Texas for 20 years. She also has a private practice and has worked in a clinic using the medical model. She is my guest this week and will talk about music therapy as a direct service and consult service delivery in our Music Therapy in Schools Series.
Veronica Llanos Butler, MT-BC, MSEd, MT-BC, LMT, NMT Fellow, is our guest this week. Veronica is currently the music therapist and music therapy internship program director at The Rise School of Houston, a non-profit early intervention preschool for children with and without developmental disabilities ages 6 months to 6 years of age.
Michelle Kennemer, MT-BC, Bill Matney, MA, MT-BC, and Mary Lawrence, MT-BC, are my guests this week to talk about the music therapy program in Lewisville ISD. They describe the Consult-to-Program Model and tell about their experiences as music therapists in public schools.
Dr. Ed Kahler is my guest this week, discussing Music Therapy Degree Programs in Universities. Kevin Lindstrom guest-hosted for me, as I traveled back from a meeting with Dr. Kahler.
This week we’re beginning our Music Therapy in Schools Series, as well as taking our weekly look at the history of Music Therapy, our Website of the Week and Music Therapy In Action. Our guest is Krystal Demaine who talked about Autism and public schools.
This week we’re going talk about the 12th World Congress on Music Therapy in Buenos Aires, Argentina with Dr. Robert Krout and the Neurosciences and Music conference in Montreal with Krystal Demaine, as well as taking our weekly look at the history of Music Therapy, our Website of the Week and Music Therapy In Action.
My thanks to Kevin for being the guest host this week! This show featured the blog: TheMusicTherapyShow.blogspot.com
Today, we answered a question submitted by a listener on how to structure a session when a parent or caregiver is participating in the session.
- Acknowledge that the caregiver may not be getting his/her social needs met and help the caregiver address these needs outside the session
- Share your goals and treatment plan with the caregiver
- Invite the caregiver to participate in the session in a specific way
For more information, listen to this weeks' show.
This is a discussion of music therapy research and clinical practice using music to assist with relaxation.
Today we will be addressing how music therapists can use their craft to help people with autism and their friends, family and loved ones. We will cover a number of topics relating to music therapy and autism, as well as a great website, FAQAutism.com
So we’ve been doing these shows for a little over a month. Now we have five previous shows in the books and I thought it was time to do a little reflection and evaluation.
Finishing up our look at Performance Wellness, including a look back at last week's Level II training and going into more detail about the program as a whole.
This week, I'm broadcasting from the Performance Wellness Level II Training, so the show is scheduled to occur during my lunch break!
Interview with Louise Montello about Essential Musical Intelligence and Performance Wellness Music Therapy
Call in with comments or questions about music therapy. Learn effective ways to use music to enhance your capabilities. This week we will discuss how and why to make music therapy referrals or how to find a music therapist and why you might need one.
This week will be the inaugural show. We’ll introduce the host, Janice Harris, MT-BC, from Dallas, Texas, discuss some of the basics of Music Therapy and take some calls. If we have time, we’ll go into more detail about some specific ways that Music Therapy helps geriatric patients.