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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- Can you describe the major initiatives of the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy and the unique role of a NICU-MT Fellow?
- What key learning objectives are addressed in the NICU-MT certificate training program?
- What are the steps one must take to become a NICU-MT?
- What empowering words do you have for individuals pursuing their NICU-MT certificate?
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Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). NICU-MT and institute overview (No. 1) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- How do you define evidence-based practice?
- Are there any possible adverse effects of music therapy in a delicate environment such as the NICU?
- What specific styles of music are most suitable for fostering neurologic development in the NICU?
- Are there any concerns regarding vocal range for male music therapists in the NICU?
- What is your guidance on live versus recorded music during NICU music therapy?
- How is music selection in the NICU influenced by considering the cultural backgrounds and sensitivities of the infants and their families?
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Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Evidence-based practice and NICU-MT music characteristics (No. 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- What is the first step to crafting a persuasive program proposal?
- Can you share your best advice for effectively developing a program proposal?
- When drafting a schedule, what key factors are most important in the decision-making process?
- What are some effective avenues for securing funding to support a new program’s initiatives?
- In your opinion, what is the single most crucial aspect for NICU-MTs to prioritize in their practice?
- How do you recommend approaching medical staff members who may initially be hesitant or resistant to integrating NICU-MT services into patient care?
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Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Program proposal (No. 1) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- Could you provide a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding NICU-MT reimbursement?
- Why is it imperative to consider reimbursement when developing a program?
- What is the potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing billing practices for NICU-MT services?
- What are your hopes for the future regarding NICU-MT reimbursement policies and practices?
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Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Reimbursement (No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- How does NICU-MT contribute to mitigating stress levels in neonates?
- What role does NICU-MT play in maintaining or enhancing oxygen saturation levels?
- How does NICU-MT influence parental well-being and interactions within the NICU environment?
- In what ways does NICU-MT impact the weight gain of premature infants?
- Can you elaborate on the effects of NICU-MT on various physiological variables?
- What evidence exists regarding the efficacy of NICU-MT in alleviating pain experienced by neonates?
- How does NICU-MT contribute to managing or reducing hyperresponsiveness in hospitalized infants?
https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Standley_imagine-2024-Episode-5.mp3About the Speaker
Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). NICU-MT benefits (No. 5) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- Could you elaborate on the significance of fetal development and its lasting impacts on health and well-being?
- What is the PAL device, and how does it revolutionize care within the NICU environment?
- What effect does music therapy have on infants requiring ventilator support in the NICU?
- How does music therapy provide procedural support to infants undergoing medical interventions in the NICU?
- How can NICU-MTs support NICU staff members as they navigate the challenges of patient care?
https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Standley_imagine-2024-Episode-6.mp3About the Speaker
Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Overall NICU-MT(No. 6) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions:
- What key areas or advancements do you feel are essential to future NICU-MT research endeavors?
- What are your aspirations for the advancement and impact of the music therapy profession in the years to come?
- If you could speak to a preterm infant on their 20th birthday, what words of wisdom or encouragement would you offer?
- Reflecting on your initial inspiration to explore music therapy in the NICU, what are your hopes and dreams for the continued growth and development of NICU-MT?
https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Standley_imagine-2024-Episode-7.mp3About the Speaker
Dr. Jayne Standley, a Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor at The Florida State University, is a renowned figure in NICU Music Therapy. With decades of research and over 600 NICU-MTs trained through the Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, Dr. Standley’s influence extends worldwide. As she prepares to retire, imagine 2024 pays tribute to her remarkable contributions with a Festschrift dedicated to her legacy.
Authors
Ciele Knox, MM, MT-BC, the Training and Development Coordinator at the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy, and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG, editor of imagine, co-hosted multiple NICU online trainings and webinars over the past 3 years. This year’s imagine podcast series captures a selection of frequently asked questions from attendees and is part of the 2024 Festschrift for Dr. Jayne Standley and NICU Music Therapy.
Contact
CM-NICU-MT@fsu.edu
Suggested Citation
Knox, C., & Kern, P. (2024, June 1). Inspiration and hopes for the Future (No. 7) [Audio podcast episode]. In Insights from Jayne Standley: Highlights from the NICU-MT webinar series. imagine. https://www.imagine.musictherapy.biz/podcasts
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Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC Operating a University Music Therapy Clinic During COVID-19 As the clinical coordinator of the University of Louisville’s Music Therapy Clinic, Chris Millett serves young children in individual and group sessions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many clients paused services, but continued once telehealth services were offered. In this podcast, Chris talks aboutRead more about Operating a University Music Therapy Clinic During COVID-19[…]
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Edward P. Gallagher, MT-BC Getting Through the Pandemic: Flexibility, Pivoting, and Grace The profession of music therapy has a robust curriculum and solid documents providing professional guidelines and requirements. Yet, everything and nothing prepared music therapy practitioners, educators, and researchers for this global pandemic. In this podcast, Edward Gallagher offers a glimpse into the BeckRead more about Getting Through the Pandemic: Flexibility, Pivoting, and Grace[…]
Sherri Marlette Spraggins, Licensed Early Childhood Educator Learning Under COVID-19: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sherri Marlette Spraggins took on the challenge of gaining new skills to create a supportive learning environment for her preschoolers in the classroom, on the screen, or any combination of it. In this podcast, Sherri describesRead more about Learning Under COVID-19: Remote, Hybrid, and In-Person Classrooms[…]
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Cara Smith, MT-BC Umoja Global Community Music Therapy, Red Bank, New Jersey Transformation can happen in the most surprising places, even under a mango tree in a Ugandan village. In this podcast, Cara Smith tells the story of American music therapists visiting an African school who found themselves needing to adapt their clinical approach. Today,Read more about Transformation Under A Mango Tree in Uganda[…]
Karen Wacks, EdM, LMHC, MT-BC Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts Samite Mulondo Musicians for World Harmony, Uganda, Africa In this podcast, Karen Wacks describes her 2013 partnership with Samite Mulondo. Together they examined the benefits of music therapy and performance on the emotional and physical health of children in Uganda impacted by war andRead more about Blending Performance and Music Therapy in East Africa: Models for Health and Healing[…]
Dena Register, PhD, MT-BC Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand Imagine traveling around the world, stepping out of your comfort zone, and finding yourself surrounded by a roomful of children in a Thai orphanage. In this podcast, Dr. Dena Register describes how music therapy students from the U.S. and Thailand connected with children who had severe physicalRead more about Culture, Connection and Music for All: Thai and U.S. Music Therapy Collaboration[…]
Ozden Pinar-Irmak, MA University of Massachusetts Boston As a result of war and conflict around the world, many people are forced to flee their countries as refugees. The forced migration has adverse impacts on children such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and behavioral problems. In this podcast, Ozden Pinar-Irmak explores how early childhood educatorsRead more about Supporting Traumatized Refugee Children Through Music in Early Education[…]
Amy Bliss Tenney, J.D., MT-BC, MAMT RICH in Music: Refugee-Immigrant Connection & Healing, Essex, Maryland Music therapy can help refugee children arriving in the U.S. to take pride in their own cultures while learning about and connecting to a new culture. In this podcast, Amy Bliss Tenney shares the outcomes of her survey study involvingRead more about From Refugee Camp to Baby Shark: Music Therapy with Humanitarian Migrant Children[…]
Ilene Berger Morris, MM, LCAT, MT-BC, CBIS Alternatives for Children, East Setauket, NY Music needs to be mindfully chosen and client-centered when used in interventions. In this podcast, Lee Morris shares her experience with preschoolers with special needs of Latino heritage and discusses her perspective on cultural relevance in music therapy. She also introduces waysRead more about Music Therapy for Young Latino Children Can Be Culturally Relevant and “Divertido” (Fun)[…]
Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky Working with young children that are in foster care brings some unique challenges to cultural responsiveness. In this podcast, music therapist Chris Millett, a foster and adoptive parent, talks about his experiences and shares seven points to consider when working with displaced children. He also addressesRead more about A Father’s Perspective: Cultural Responsiveness for Young Children in Foster Care[…]
Nicole R. Rivera, Ed.D North Central College, Forest Park, Illinois Laura Diaz DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville, Illinois To best serve young children from diverse backgrounds, music therapists must begin to develop more culturally responsive practices through the process of critical self-reflection and ongoing learning. In this podcast, Dr. Nicole Rivera and Laura Diaz share aRead more about Exploring the Work of a Children’s Museum: Learning About Culturally Responsive Practices[…]
Alexis Ruffner, MT-BC Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky Having a premature infant creates a stressful time for parents. In this podcast, music therapist Alexis Ruffner speaks about the challenges and needs of culturally-diverse families she sees in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Learn from her experiences in caring for NICU families with differentRead more about Supporting Multiculturalism in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)[…]
Elizabeth K. Schwartz, MA, LCAT, MT-BC Raising Harmony: Music Therapy for Young Children, Wakefield, Massachusetts While music therapists are well trained, some are challenged to creatively and flexibly respond in settings where the therapist and client do not share the same social, cultural, language, and musical background. In this podcast, Elizabeth Schwartz shares her thoughtsRead more about Composing Therapeutic Songs for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Early Childhood Music Therapy[…]
Robert Groene, PhD, MT-BC University of Missouri Kansas City Lee Anna Rasar, MT-BC, WMTR University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Should music be strictly from the child’s cultural heritage, or could it also be combined with music from the new culture? What music could a music therapist use if a young child and their family arrive inRead more about In Warm or Wintery Weather: Respectful Diversity in Early Childhood Music Therapy[…]
Michele Ritholz, MA, LCAT, MT-BC This podcast explores the musical legacy of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins and the meaning of play songs. Resources: Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1971; 1983). Music therapy in special education. St. Louis, MO: MMB Music. Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1962). The first book of children’s play-songs. King of Prussia, PA: TheodoreRead more about Raising the Bar on Our Clinical Music[…]
Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC This podcast introduces a group music class, Ukulele and Baby, designed to promote parent/child bonding through the use of music and music activities. Resources: Division for Early Childhood. (2014). DEC recommended practices in early intervention/early childhood special education 2014. Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/recommendedpractices Thompson, G. (2012). Family-centered music therapy in the home environment:Read more about Ukulele and Baby: Involving Families in Music Therapy[…]
Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., LCAT, LPC, MT-BC This podcast describes how music therapy can support sibling play. Resources: Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). The whole-brain child: Twelve revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. New York, NY: Delacorte Press. About the Author: Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BC is the Manager of ResearchRead more about But My Sister Can’t Play With Me: Structuring Music-Play Experiences for Siblings who are Developing Differently[…]
Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC, Brianna Negrete, MM, MT-BC, and Chloe Kelleher, MA, CCLS Can sick children play? Two music therapists and a child life specialist from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco discuss the importance of supporting play. The music therapy program is support by the Peterson Family Foundation. Resources: Bolig, R., Fernie, D. E.,Read more about Being Playful in a Pediatric Hospital: Music Therapy and Child Life Perspectives[…]
Mary DiCamillo, EdD, MT-BC, ET/P This podcast introduces prenatal music bonding and ways that siblings can interact and play with their siblings before birth. Resources: Satt, B. J. (n.d.). A sound beginning womb songs. Retrieved from https://wombsongs.com/brian-j-satt-ph-d/ DiCamillo,M. (2016). Sound Birthing Music. Retrieved from http://www.soundbirthingmusic.com/#/ Federico, G. F. (2017). A Musical Journey Through Pregnancy: Prenatal MusicRead more about Prenatal Music Bonding: Building Family Relationships Before Birth[…]
Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC This podcast addresses the challenge of planning repertoire for the holiday season and how to write and adapt playful songs that are appropriate across cultures, religions, and traditions. Resources: Rambach, R. (2015, September 15). Working together with parents: Songs for skill generalization. Retrieved from www.imagine.musictherapy.biz Rambach, R. (2018, January 12). 12Read more about Winter Play Songs: Repertoire and Applications for the Holiday Season[…]
Beth McLaughlin, MSE, MT-BC In this podcast Beth McLaughlin interviews Amy Myers on how to successfully embed technology into music therapy sessions. Resources: ClassDojo (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.classdojo.com/#LearnMore Crowe, B. J., & Rio, R. (2004). Implications of technology in music therapy practice and research for music therapy education: A review of literature. Journal of Music Therapy, 41(4), 282-320. Giufre, M. (2013). Read more about Using Technology to Support Communication in the Music Therapy Classroom[…]
Katie Myers, MM, MT-BC This podcast discusses incorporating technology while keeping the playfulness crucial for child development. Resources: Crowe, B. J., & Rio, R. (2004). Implications of technology in music therapy practice and research for music therapy education: A review of literature. Journal of Music Therapy, 41(4), 282-320. Hahna, N. D., Hadley, S., Miller, V. H.,Read more about Music Therapy: The Intersection of Play and Technology[…]
Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC This podcast leads through a typical day in an early childhood music therapy practice enriched by technology and interactive media. Resources: Rambach, R. & Erfurt, M. (2010). Online resources at your fingertips. imagine, 1(1), 91. Kamerad, K., & Rambach, R. (Producers). (2017, May 15). Creative business breakdown [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://creativebusinessbreakdown.com. About theRead more about A Day in the Life: The Role of Technology in Running an Early Childhood Music Therapy Practice[…]
Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast describes the use of the Music Together’s Family Music Zone app and the Hello Everybody app. Resources: American Academy of Pediatrics (2017). Media and children communication toolkit. Retrieved from https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/pages/media-and-children.aspx Music Together Worldwide (2017). Music Together Within Therapy. Retrieved from https://www.musictogether.com/prospective-parents/special-needs/music-together-within-therapy Pasiali, V. (2013). Music therapy and attachment relationships across the life span.Read more about Supporting Parents and Young Children Through Interactive Media[…]
Hanna Jade Watson, Music Therapy Student This podcast discusses music subscription services such as Apple Music and its advantages for use in early childhood music therapy practice. Resources: Apple (2017). Apple Music. Retrieved from https://www.apple.com/apple-music/ Apple (2017). Join Apple Music on Your Android Phone. Retrieved from https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205365 About the Author: Hanna Jade Watson is a senior student pursuing aRead more about Just the Basics–Apple Music 101[…]
Dawn M. Sandel, M.A.Ed.,, MT-BC This podcast discusses low, mid, and high tech devices and provides examples of how they can be utilized purposefully in early childhood music therapy sessions. Resources: Ablenet (2017). BIGMack. Retrieved from https://www.ablenetinc.com/technology/speech-generating-devices/bigmack Ablenet (2017). Big Step-By-Step. Retrieved from https://www.ablenetinc.com/technology/speech-generating-devices/bigmack Ablenet (2017). iTalk2 with levels. Retrieved from https://www.ablenetinc.com/technology/speech-generating-devices/italk2-with-levels About the Author: Dawn Sandel, M.A.Ed., MT-BC, works at RISERead more about #MTBaby: Music Therapy with Generation Tech[…]
Ralf Niedenthal, Lic. MT This podcast describes a nonprofit organization’s projects including music videos created with people with disabilities. Resources: Music Videos from Todos Hacemos Música Todos Hacemos Música (2016). Cantamos Juntos [Sing Together]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aea848bXsg8 Todos Hacemos Música (2016). Un Mundo Mejor [A Better World]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32ge7_mdJ8o Todos Hacemos Música (2016). Lo Que Sé Hacer [WhatRead more about Todos Hacemos Música: We All Make Music[…]
Dena Register, Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast focuses on advocating for music and the arts in early childhood as a way for all children to interact, communicate, and grow. Resources: Who is my elected official? at https://capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials/ What advocacy is happening in my state? at http://cbmt.org/advocacy/state-task-forces-map/ Talking points about music therapy and young children at http://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/MT_Young_Children_2006.pdf Early childhood advocacy toolkit at www.theounce.org/pubs/EarlyChildhoodAdvocacyToolkit.pdf Register,Read more about Creating Capacity: What Music Therapist Need to Know About Advocacy for Music in Early Childhood[…]
Amy Rodgers Smith, MMT, MT-BC This podcast discusses practical steps to engage in advocacy at every level with a variety of parents, professionals, and administrators. Resources: American Music Therapy Association (2016). Policy and advocacy. Retrieved from: http://www.musictherapy.org/policy/ Certification Board for Music Therapists (2015). What is advocacy? Retrieved from: http://cbmt.org/advocacy/about-advocacy/ Moore, K. S. (2015). Music therapy advocacy for professionalRead more about What Music Therapists Need to Know About Engaging in Advocacy[…]
Kimberly Sena Moore, Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast offers seven core principles underlying a successful private music therapy practice. Resources: Music Therapy Business Owners [Facebook Group] at https://www.facebook.com/groups/MusicTherapyBusinessOwners Score Small Business Mentoring at https://www.score.org Sena Moore, K. (2008) The therapy business blueprint: A 7-step approach to starting your own private practice. Retrieved from http://www.musictherapymaven.com/how-to-start-a-therapy-practice/ U.S. Small Business Administration at https://www.sba.gov AboutRead more about What Music Therapists Need to Know About Starting a Private Practice[…]
Adrienne C. Steiner, M.M., MT-BC This podcast addresses consideration for preparing and proposing a budget for a music therapy program to administrators. Resource: Download Handout About the Author: Adrienne C. Steiner is the clinical coordinator and primary therapist at the University of Louisville’s music therapy clinic. She supervises practicum students and interns while teaching courses in music therapy.Read more about What Administrators Need to Know About Early Childhood Programming Budgets[…]
Patricia E. Altieri Ramírez, M.A., B.A. This podcast discusses the status of professionals using music as a tool for learning and development with young children in Mexico. Resources: Akoschky, J. (2014). El lenguaje musical en la primera infancia. En P. Sarlé, E. Ivaldi, L. Hernández. (Eds)., Arte, educación y primera infancia: sentidos y experiencias. Metas Educativas 2021 (pp.87-101).Read more about What Educators in Mexico Need to Know About Music Therapy and Early Childhood[…]
Rachel Rambach, M.M., MT-BC This podcast provides several ways music therapists can extend their services outside of the clinic, giving parents the opportunity to continue reinforcing skills learned in music therapy at home. Resources: Rambach, R. (2015). Working together with parents: songs for skill generalization. imagine, 6(1). Rambach, R. (2014). Dads as support in music therapy. imagine, 5(1). About the Author:Read more about Beyond the Clinic: What Music Therapists Need to Know About Extending Their Services Into the Home[…]
Beth McLaughlin, MSE, LCAT, MT-BC In this podcast, the author has composed a letter to prospective interns sharing her thoughts about what she’s learned from the young children with ASD with whom she has worked over the past 39 years. Resources: Ackerman, D. (1999). Deep play. New York, NY: Random House. Kern & Humpal (2012). Early childhood music therapy andRead more about Pay Attention!: What Interns Should Know About Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder[…]
Hakeem Leonard Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast features key information and strategies to prepare activities that maximize engagement, overcoming any perceived language barriers when offering student service projects abroad. Resources: Gooding, L., & Standley, J. M. (2011). Musical development and learning characteristics of students: A compilation of key points from the research literature organized by age. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education,Read more about What Music Therapy Students Need to Know When Conducting Service Projects in Latin American Countries[…]
Elizabeth K. Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC Inclusion is more than putting different children together in the same space. This podcast provides thoughts and tips on creating interventions that lead to integration as the ultimate goal of early childhood music therapy. Resources: Abbott, E. A., & Sanders, L. (2012). Paraeducators’ perceptions of music therapy sessions. Music Therapy Perspectives,Read more about Isolation to Integration: Thoughts on Music Therapy Interventions to Support Inclusion[…]
Jean Nemeth, Ph.D., MT-BC In this podcast, Dr. Nemeth offers ideas for promoting young children’s inclusion success. Discussion emphasizes a scaffolding approach, session set-up and flow, music selection, the power of rhythm, therapist demeanor, instrument strategies, and positively engaging young children. Resources: Humpal, M. E,. & Colwell, C. (Eds.). (2006). Effective clinical practice in musicRead more about Tips from the Trenches[…]
Rachel Rambach, M.M., MT-BC This podcast discusses the important role parents play in skill generalization from the music therapy session to home and other settings, and includes songs that help them do so. Resources: I Love Your Toes (by Rachel Rambach). Available at http://listenlearnmusic.com/2015/04/i-love-your-toes.html Ready, Set, Wait! (by Rachel Rambach). Available at http://listenlearnmusic.com/2015/03/ready-set-wait.html First andRead more about Working Together with Parents: Songs for Skill Generalization[…]
Dana Bolton, M.Ed., MMT, MT-BC Music therapists teaching early childhood music classes often encounter children with special needs in their classes. This podcast offers parent perspectives on inclusive classes and tips for making the experience successful for everyone. Resources: Apple, D. J., Fahl-Gooler, F., & McCollum, J. A. (1997). Inclusive parent-child play groups: How comfortableRead more about Music is for Everyone: Inclusion in Early Childhood Music Classes[…]
Esther Thane, MTA, AVPT This podcast addresses the growing trend of transitioning to electronic medical records and introduces Unitus TI, a cloud-based data management system and curriculum server. Resources: Mundo Pato at www.mundopato.com UnitusTI Client File Screen Shot MITM Program Template Screen Shot UnitusTI Graph Screen Shots About the Author: Esther Thane is an accreditedRead more about Music Therapy in the Cloud[…]
Sten Bunne Making musical instrument accessible for children with different abilities supports inclusion in natural environments. This podcast introduces the Bunne Instruments developed for interactive music-making with various populations. Resources: Bunne, S. (1979). Maraccas, Marimba och Bågfilsbas. Malmö. Sweden: Liber Läromedel. Bunne, S. (1986). Musik i Åldringsvård – ett hjälpmedel i arbetet. Hudiksvall. Sweden: Musikverkstan Förlag.Read more about Children’s Access to Chords, Melodies, and Bass: A Different Way of Thinking in Sweden[…]
Kimberly Sena Moore, Ph.D., MT-BC Many music therapists rely on verbal-based techniques, but experiential, rote-based learning may also provide valuable learning opportunities, particularly in early childhood. In this podcast, Dr. Sena Moore shares how the emotion regulation development process can be used as a model for understanding the role of rote-based learning in therapy. Resources:Read more about Emotion Regulation Development, Rote-based Learning, and Generalization: An Exploration[…]
Lora F. Heller, MS, MT-BC, LCAT This podcast presents a case study of Peter, who participated in an inclusive music therapy group at his preschool that incorporated music-mediated sign language instruction. The case study highlights how he was able to generalize skills learned in music therapy to his home environment. resources: Buday, E. M. (1995).Read more about Music Therapy with Peter: A Young Boy with Fragile X Syndrome at Home and in an Inclusive Preschool Setting[…]
Darcy DeLoach, Ph.D., MT-BC and Michael Detmer, M.ME., MT-BC When deciding a treatment approach for children with ASD, the differences between interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams yield different intervention environments. In this podcast differences between the two are discussed with examples of clinical approaches and client outcomes given. Resources: Choi, B. C. K., & Pak, A.Read more about Interdisciplinary Versus Transdisciplinary Integrative Care Within Music Therapy for Children with ASD[…]
Anita L. Gadberry, Ph.D., MT-BC Utilizing different strategies and resources to promote communication is essential in music therapy practice. This research-based podcast discusses the use of universal design in the development of a communication toolkit. Resources: Gadberry, A. L. (2011). A survey of the use of aided augmentative and alternative communication during music therapy sessionsRead more about Communication Toolkit: A Universal Design Approach to Inclusion in the Preschool Classroom[…]
Jeffrey Wolfe, MT-BC This podcast reviews a case of a three-year old child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It highlights the importance of creating an alliance with a child’s family so goals can addressed in and out of the session. Resources: Mary Ainsworth Attachment Theory at http://www.childdevelopmentmedia.com/articles/mary-ainsworth-and-attachment-theory/ Individual Music Therapy Assessment Profile at http://www.amazon.com/Individualized-Music-Therapy-Assessment-Profile/dp/1843108666 Bounce – SpectrumRead more about The Family is the Therapy Team: A Case Example[…]
Elizabeth K. Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC Knowing why, when, and how to talk with families about the overall development of their child can be a daunting task. This podcast is designed to serve as a guideline for music therapists for initiating or engaging in challenging discussions with parents related to their child’s development. Resources: Centers forRead more about Stopping the Music: Why, When and How to Discuss Developmental Concerns with Families[…]
Friederike Haslbeck, Ph.D., DMtG, SFMT This podcast introduces results of a qualitative study of Creative Music Therapy (CMT) in neonatal care via two case examples. It demonstrates how CMT offers the potential for premature infants to engage in communicative musicality and to empower parents by supporting the quality of interactions with their infant through music.Read more about Creative Music Therapy in Neonatal Care: Supporting Communicative Musicality From the Very Beginning[…]
Matthew Logan, MA, MT-BC and Rachel See, MA, MT-BC This podcast discusses practical tips and considerations for co-treating with speech-language pathologists to maximize client outcomes in medical and community settings. Resources: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). (n.d.). Standards and implementation procedures for the certificate of clinical competence. Retrieved from http://www.asha.org/Certification/2014-Speech-Language-Pathology-Certification-Standards/ Cohen, N. S. (1994). Speech and song: Implications forRead more about Co-Treating With Speech-Language Pathologists – Before, During, and After the Session[…]
Meredith R. Pizzi, MT-BC This hands-on podcast shares ideas about using music with parents and young children to enhance the bonds and connections between siblings as families grow. Resources: Leman, K., & Leman, K. (2009). The new birth order book: Why you are the way you are? Grand Rapids, MI: F.H. Revell. Salmon, C., &Read more about Supporting Healthy Sibling Development With Music[…]
Bill Matney, M.A., MT-BC This engaging podcast addresses music-making experiences and simple percussion techniques that can promote child development and family bonding in the home environment. Resources: Benenzon, R. (1976). Music therapy in infantile autism. British Journal of Music Therapy, 7(2), 10-17. Clair, A.A., & Ebberts, A. (1997). The effects of music therapy on interactionsRead more about Percussion and Drumming: Building Family and Community[…]
Carol Ann Blank, LCAT, LPC, MMT, MT-BC Clinical decision making is an important component of providing music therapy interventions. This podcast shares the author’s thoughts about the clinical decisions she makes when working with a mother-child dyad in an individual music therapy setting. Resources: Abrams, B. (2011). Understanding as a temporal-aesthetic way of being: ImplicationsRead more about Clinical Decision Making in Music Therapy[…]
Laurel Rosen-Weatherford MM, MT-BC This follow-up podcast features a 30-minute sing-along that focuses on bringing families together to provide learning opportunities beyond the music therapy session. Musical examples can be implemented in the classroom and the family’s home. Resources: Chicka Chicka Boom by John Martin Jr. and John Archambault Hip Hop ABC by The BigRead more about Let’s Collaborate-A Follow Up Fom 2013[…]
Kathy Schumacher, MT-BC The development of phonological awareness is critical for both learning to communicate and to read. This podcast gives an overview of phonological awareness and illustrates how the skill of rhyming can be taught through music. A brief summary of research supporting the use of music for teaching these skills is included. Resources:Read more about Rhythm, Rhyme and Remarkable Repetition: An Effective Foundation for Literacy[…]
Laura Brown, Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast offers suggestions for using original songs with high functioning children on the autism spectrum. The songs referenced in this podcast were written and recorded by Elisa Padro, a student at Western Illinois University. Resources: American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA:Read more about Across the Spectrum: Meeting the Needs of High Functioning Clients with ASD[…]
Jamie George, MM, MT-BC, Andrew Littlefield, MM, MT-BC, Laurie Peebles, MT-BC, and Andrea Johnson, MT-BC In this collaborative podcast, the George Center’s music therapy team discusses the benefits of providing performance opportunity for young children with disabilities as well as how to create a successful recreational experience for the entire family. Resources: Beisman, G. (1967).Read more about The Importance of Performance Opportunities for Young Children During Music Therapy[…]
Angela Hughey, BMus and Justin Smith, DMA Working with young children in a choral setting requires planning and careful preparation before the rehearsal begins, which will be addressed in this innovative and hands-on video podcast created by a children choir director and choral faculty. Resources: Stultz, M. (1990). Innocent sounds: Building choral tone in yourRead more about Strategies for Working with Children’s Choirs[…]
Stephan Betz, Ph.D., MT-BC and Josef Held, M.Ed, GCFP This thoughtful audio podcast presents a new music therapy assessment tool for toddlers and children with special needs created by the authors that focuses on positive psychology and building the child’s strengths to succeed in life. Resources: Achor, S. (2010). The happiness advantage. New York, NY:Read more about The Betz-Held Strengths Inventory: A Music Therapy Assessment Tool[…]
Matthew Logan, MA, MT-BC In this experiential audio podcast, the author shares musical and clinical skills essential for interns and new professionals when working with young children with disabilities in various settings. Resource: Adamek, M. S., & Darrow, A. (2010). Music in special education. (2 ed.). Silver Spring: The American Music Therapy Association, Inc. Hanson-Abromeit,Read more about Ten Essential Skills for Working in Early Childhood Settings[…]
Kamile Geist, MA, MT-BC An informative audio podcast that introduces Stephanie, an early childhood educator who offered to be the test person for the Keep a Beat™ (KaB) training model. Resources: Arends, R. I., & Kilcher, A. (2010). Teaching for student learning: Becoming an accomplished teacher. New York, NY: Routledge. Gall, M. D. & Acheson,Read more about Keep a Beat™: A Music Enrichment Program for Early Childhood Educators[…]
Laurel Rosen-Weatherford M.M., MT-BC This musical audio podcast provides an example of a collaborative project bringing together families through a sing-along story performance including various therapeutic goals and generalization strategies. Resources: All song introduced can be found on the Polar Express Sound Track at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/polar-express-soundtrack-from/id27560427 Starkey, S., Zemeckis, R., Goetzman, G., and Teitler, W. (Producers)Read more about Let’s Collaborate[…]
Kalani Das, MT-BC and Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-DMtG, MT-BC, MTA This upbeat audio podcast offers various drumming-based experiences for immediate implementation by early childhood educators during circle time with preschoolers in inclusive classrooms. Resources: Holland, D. (2007). Drumagination: A rhythm play book for music educators, music therapists and drum circle facilitators. Atlanta, GA: Author. Das,Read more about Drum Games for Preschoolers in Inclusive Settings[…]
Kayla C. Daly, MA, MT-BC A case description and series of song interventions designed to enhance specific skills in a child with rigid tendencies are discussed in this musically enriched audio podcast. Resources: Amir, D. (1990). A song is born: Discovering meaning in improvised songs through a phenomenological analysis of two music therapy sessions withRead more about Itty Bitty Steps: Individually Tailored Music Therapy Song Interventions[…]
Julia Beth Kowaleski, MTA Instruments such as shakers can be used in many different ways and for various therapeutic purposes with young children, which will be demonstrated in this joyful audio podcast. Resources: Docherty, T. (2008). The Little Boat. Surrey. UK: Templar Publishing. Ritholz, M., & Robbins, C. (1999). Themes for Therapy. New York, NY:Read more about Five Practical and Creative Ways to Use a Shaker[…]
Ronna Kaplan, M.A., MT-BC Listen to reflections on early childhood music therapy. How far we have come with our network, newsletter, online magazine, other internet presence, research and publications, conference sessions, our workforce and our possible roles in many settings! And the sky’s the limit for where we can go next… Resources: Edwards, J. (Ed.)Read more about Reflections on Music Therapy With Young Children[…]
Beth McLaughlin, LCAT, MSE, MT-BC In this podcast, the author describes how she became acquainted with six young boys with autism spectrum disorder through their behaviors and developed a successful music therapy program that included the behavioral principles of discreet trial teaching. With input from families and the entire educational team, a learning environment was createdRead more about Putting the Evidence Into Practice: Designing a Plan for Student Success for Children with ASD[…]
Debbie Benkovitz, LSW, MT-BC Studies demonstrate that music therapy improves the quality of life of seriously ill patients and their families by relieving pain and anxiety, helping patients and families communicate, and providing spiritual support. This podcast briefly reviews how music therapy impacts young, seriously ill patients, using case studies to exemplify main points. Resources:Read more about The Final Movement: Music Therapy and Pediatric Palliative Care[…]
Matt Logan, MT-BC In this podcast, Matt Logan interviews Cynthia Briggs, a music therapist and psychologist who directs the music therapy program at Maryville University. She lectures and presents on the topic of music and infant attachment. In this interview, the speakers explain the theory of infant attachment, identify music’s role in the process, andRead more about The Role of Music in Developing Infant Attachment: An Interview With Cynthia Briggs[…]
Laura Rosen Anderson, MT-BC and Rebecca Vaudreuil, MT-BC Resounding Joy staff music therapists Rebecca Vaudreuil and Laura Anderson share their experience providing music-centered wellness for children with multiple disabilities in Southern and Northern India. A total of 13 music therapists and trained volunteers traveled to India. Resounding Joy is a California 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose missionRead more about Resounding Joy: Music Therapy in India[…]
Jennifer W. Puckett, MT-BC Do you as a music therapist feel like you are constantly singing the same songs over and over again? If so, it’s important to keep in mind that the simplest tunes can provide a big boom in development by using a interdisciplinary approach in early intervention. Resources: Therabeat at www.therabeat.com InRead more about A Little Tune With a Big Boom![…]
Cathy Knoll, M.A., MT-BC New technology gives professionals a growing number of options for making music readily available to youngsters in music therapy. This video podcast makes a case for using acoustic instruments in music therapy, and illustrates a dozen strategies for making traditional instruments – piano, guitar, and drums – accessible to pre-schoolers. Resources:Read more about Acoustic Instruments Accessible for Young Children[…]
Kana Kamitsubo, MT-BC This podcast illustrates an approach to music therapy that incorporates music instruction. It describes the case of a boy with ASD who began music therapy exhibiting severe attention difficulties and disruptive behaviors. Within two years, he made significant progress in his life skills and learning to play musical instruments. Resource: MusicRead more about Yes, I Can Learn! Incorporating Music Instruction Into Therapy to Help Children With ASD[…]
Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer Grammy® Award winners Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer discuss Sing-Play, a key element of their “Sing To Your Baby®” project. Originally created to help parents and caregivers connect with new babies using the sound of their own voices, music therapists will find delightful tools here, too. Resources: Sing To YourRead more about The Magic of Sing-Play[…]
Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC In this video podcast, Kat Fulton weaves together the self-care experiences of eight music therapists working with a wide variety of clients, including children. The interviewees delve into the topic of self-care, revealing their definition, problem indicators, personal tools, and special considerations. Resources: Murph, J., Palmer, S., & Glassy, D. (Eds.)Read more about Music Therapists Talk About Self-Care: A Video Interview[…]
Kalani Das, MT-BC Humor and laughter both have a role in music therapy from helping clients feel more at ease to creating interpersonal connections and serving as a catalyst for emotional release. This podcast identifies the primary types and uses of humor and laughter and explains the roles they play in music therapy practice withRead more about Laughter in Music Therapy and With Young Children[…]
Dorothy Denton, BM, MT-BC This podcast is an invitation to join the growing number of early childhood music & movement professionals encouraged by collaborative efforts to produce a broad knowledge base in the field. The author introduces music therapy to the Early Childhood Music & Movement Association and makes a case for engagement, informal andRead more about Seed Pod: Collaboration to Help Children Grow Through Music and Movement[…]
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC Many traditional children’s songs focus on farmers, animal sounds, and imaginary topics, e.g. an “old woman who swallows a cow.” This podcast moves beyond sing-alongs in early childhood, providing examples of reality-based, customized songs created by music therapists to address specific goals and to assist individual preschoolers learn and practice newRead more about Moving Beyond “Moo, Cow, Moo:” Targeted Song-Based Language Experiences for Young Children[…]
Elizabeth K. Schwartz, LCAT, MT-BC This podcast presents lessons learned by the author during a two year music therapy project in a K-12 school and discusses the role of music therapy in preparing young children to succeed throughout their entire educational career in the least restrictive environment of inclusive, public schools. Resources: Adamek, M.S., &Read more about Lessons Learned in Least Restrictive Environments: The Role of Music Therapy in Preparing Young Children to Succeed in Inclusive Schools[…]
Christine A. Barton, M.M., MT-BC How does constructing meaning affect a child’s path to literacy? This podcast attempts to meld music schemas with the constructivist theories surrounding literacy development and examine where meaning in text and music lies and how children with hearing loss might benefit from such ideas. Resources: Anderson, R. C. (1977). TheRead more about Constructing Meaning in Music and Text: Implications for Literacy Development in Young Children With Hearing Loss[…]
Matt Logan, MT-BC In this podcast, Matt Logan interviews Kim Hawkins, an experienced NICU Music Therapist who provides services in a highly-rated Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the United States. In the interview, the speakers address current approaches to treatment, including a NICU layout, common goals and objectives as well as music therapy interventions. Resources:Read more about Practicing Music Therapy in the NICU: An Interview With Kim Hawkins[…]
Amy Robertson, MM, MT-BC At the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children, the music therapy team has started rounding with NICU physicians and other staff which has improved communication as well as orders for music therapy services. In this podcast, the current protocol for receiving music therapy orders is discussed as well asRead more about Rounding With Medical Staff to Increase Music Therapy Awareness in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit[…]
Original Air Date: October 15, 2010 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 toRead more about imagine on Air: Music Therapy Radio Show with Janice Harris[…]
Rachel Rambach, M.M., MT-BC This podcast spotlights the author’s perspective on a new technological medium, video blogging. Through the use of a weekly video blog on her website, the author has been able to reach her clients in an exciting and personal way. Client testimonials and personal reflections reveal the great potential of this medium.Read more about Sunday Sing-Along: A Video Series[…]
Betsy Blachly-Chapin, MS, MT-BC, AVP This podcast offers reflective insights on the author’s experience of starting a music therapy program at a homeless shelter in the Bronx. She explores the journey toward finding her own identity as a part-time music therapist, working with families and classroom teachers at the shelter, both during structured ‘music time’Read more about Music Therapy at a New York City Family Shelter: Old MacDonald is My Best Friend[…]
Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC There are many different approaches to music therapy in early childhood, and each situation may call for different techniques, strategies, and interventions. However, in this podcast, the author introduces seven basic principles that apply any time two or more pre-school children gather in a group, whether for education, therapy, or play.Read more about A Beginner’s Guide to Circle Time: Tips From a Seasoned Music Therapist[…]
Kamile Geist, MA, MT-BC In this podcast, the author reviews her own pilot research study which was conducted at the Ohio University lab school. Using music in the classroom to support emergent math skills in 3- and 4-year olds was shown to be an effective tool in prolonging student engagement with the teacher and theRead more about Music Supporting Emerging Math With Children Ages 0-5[…]
Tim Ringgold, MT-BC, NICU-MT In this podcast, the author describes his unique experience as both a trained NICU-MT and the father of a fragile infant in the NICU. He recounts the process of preparing with his wife for their daughter’s birth using music therapy skills. In the days following the delivery, he found comfort inRead more about What Happens When Your First NICU Patient is Also Your Child? A NICU-MT Dad’s Journey[…]
Jennifer Buchanan, BMT, MTA This podcast guides the listener through a full music therapy group session for infants and toddlers with visual impairments and their parents. Through descriptions of various interventions and the responses they evoke in children and parents alike, the author reflects on the remarkable benefits of the group. Resource: JB Music TherapyRead more about Children Reach Out for Music and Find the World They Cannot See and Parents Witness Their Child in a Whole New Light[…]
Linn Wakeford, M.S., OTR/L Offering a straightforward and detailed overview of sensory processing and modulation, this podcast is an invaluable tool in the early childhood music therapist’s toolkit. It is imperative to understand the way that young children process sensory stimuli in order to meet their needs effectively as a therapist. The author draws importantRead more about Sensory Processing: Key Points and Ideas for Application in Music Therapy[…]
Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG In the early childhood and music therapy literature, you will find an outstanding person: Marcia Humpal. Through her writings, passion, and devotion to very young children and their families, she is very well known among music therapists and other professionals working in the field of early childhood education. MarciaRead more about Not one Day Without a Smile: Music Therapy in Early Childhood Education – An Interview With Marcia Humpal[…]