Erin Hade Lunde, MT-BC, music therapist in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area
I had the privilege to meet with one of my internship supervisors for a few minutes a couple of weeks ago. I wish I stayed in better touch with her, but I was happy to get to see her for just that short amount of time. Inevitably, we spoke about the fact that I am [...]
Mon, April 8 2013 » Fascination Station » 2 Comments
Fri, April 5 2013 » Fascination Station » No Comments
I had another enlightening supervision session tonight. Thursdays are my really busy days, and I’m always a messy pool of goo when I finally make it to 6:45 and talk with my supervisor, but regardless, I took away a great thought: “The therapist’s job is to say the unsayable.” I’ve been noticing one of my [...]
Thu, December 13 2012 » Experience, Fascination Station, Reflections » No Comments
I could go on and on about what instruments I think I need, but I have to say that I am preoccupied by needing and even wanting a 3/4 dreadnought, also known as a “baby” Taylor or Martin.
Wed, December 12 2012 » Fascination Station » No Comments
My favorite part of the week thus far: When one of the elementary school kids I see in a special education class teaches me the lyrics to a song, and then goes on to add harmony before creating a song of his own about the Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas. Man, that kid [...]
Tue, December 11 2012 » Experience, Fascination Station » No Comments
Music is such a great co-therapist. What a revelation for a music therapist to have. I can know this, and have known it intellectually, for years, but much of the time I have trouble trusting that the music in my music therapy sessions works more effectively than anything else. One of my clients tonight had [...]
Wed, November 28 2012 » Experience, Fascination Station, Reflections » 1 Comment
I felt like a fantastic guitarist today because I wore a sweater. I’ll explain. If you play ukelele with any variety of strum patterns, you know that there are quite a few patterns that use muting or slapping. (I’m sure there are correct terms for these techniques, but I just don’t have them on hand [...]
Tue, November 27 2012 » Fascination Station » No Comments
Wed, September 19 2012 » Fascination Station, Resources » No Comments
I love Ted Talks, as I’m sure most of everyone else does, too. This is a great Talk on autism.
Tue, September 18 2012 » Fascination Station, Resources » No Comments
I am beginning something of a transition in my approach to my music therapy work. I’m beginning to shift my perspective into a process oriented approach. The most poignant thought I took away from clinical supervision tonight, and the realization that I hope to focus on throughout this next week, is, “Because I am asking [...]
Thu, September 13 2012 » Fascination Station, Reflections » No Comments
