I have just submitted text for a brochure that will likely be sent to publish by the owner of the studio where I’m providing services. She said she’d like to have a tri-fold pamphlet adver...Read More
Unfortunately, I have had a decent amount of inability to focus on any one thing lately. I feel like I’ve been fighting myself to forge through the days. However, though today I had a day o...Read More
I love how my need for believed perfection paralyzes me from remembering things I’ve learned well in the past. Tonight I had my first true assessment session with a child with developmental disa...Read More
Hmmm… I have reason to believe my guitar could be damaged soon. There is no doubt I need a better guitar, but I wasn’t planning or budgeting for that in the next week. I do need ...Read More
Every Thursday, I facilitate small group sessions with residents who are in the TCU. I have had a number of good sessions there, but today I had a favorite. On that unit lives a woman who speaks in nu...Read More
As found on Twitter, AMTAInc. is selling a newly-released book, Music Therapy and Geriatric Populations.Oh, if only I had the energy and desire to read work-related books when I’m not working. M...Read More
A favorite realization: When I see a resident wearing a sweater that I know I own. And the sweater is brown. Coupled with some nice Velcro shoes, and I’m set....Read More
Recently, I have moved, and my mom has begun allowing me to repossess a number of my old belongings that she no longer wishes to store at their house (politely insisting I take back my crap). Last nig...Read More
Not only do I work at a care center, but I also work at its adjacent apartments, for those more independently-living seniors. Many of the residents of the apartments are married to residents of the ca...Read More
I don’t happen to be one of those musicians who loves to play and/or sing at any moment of any day. There is a time and place for my music, and, apparently unfortunately, that place is at work.&...Read More