Erin Hade Lunde, MT-BC, music therapist in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area
Several of the clients I see have autism. Some use speech to communicate, others do not. Some find the ability to express their needs through various gestures, some sign language, and other physical indications; others do not. Some of them have a combination of verbal and physical communication. Most of my clients with autism, however, [...]
Wed, April 3 2013 » Experience, 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
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
I feel rather distant from a number of things lately, but this is because we are so busy getting together the rest of our wedding planning. Obviously I haven’t been writing daily; but I’ve been working daily. Last week’s UPS included: Acquiring new clients Seeing my once-a-month clients Setting up a high school student observation Acquiring [...]
Mon, May 14 2012 » Experience, Reflections » No Comments
I have missed blogging with my regularity this past week, however I am in need of any extra time I can find; I’m getting married next month and I have ohsomuch planning yet to do. So, with this upcoming, life-changing event (a wonderful one), I am going to post to this site only once a [...]
Mon, May 7 2012 » News » No Comments
I had the opportunity to participate in what I will call an “arts in-service” at the site of the life enrichment contract I hold in Dundas, MN. I was excited for the day because I knew we’d be experiencing some gamelan music, however I had no idea to what extent that experience was going to [...]
Sat, April 14 2012 » Events » No Comments
I am back on the mainland! I spent the past several days on Maui, and returned yesterday afternoon. Needless to say, Hawaii is a wonderful place. Several times I saw people lounging on the beach with their guitar or ukelele. The only souvenir of Hawaii I wanted to bring home with me was a ukelele. [...]
Mon, March 19 2012 » Reflections » No Comments
I finally re-strung my guitar with silk and steel strings. I’ve been playing steel strings since I’ve been playing guitar, and find that I’d like some subtler sound. I’d like a classical guitar with nylon strings, but, actually, I’d rather get another instrument before another guitar. A ukelele would be fantastic. It just so happens [...]
Thu, February 23 2012 » Reflections » No Comments
Thu, January 5 2012 » Fascination Station » No Comments
