I am starting most of my work from scratch. I am new to music therapy, I am still relatively new to the cities (so I don’t know a large number of music therapists here), and I am really new to w...Read More
Today, I officially began practicing as an independent contractor. I had only one client tonight, and will have three on Thursday. I am excited for what could lie ahead. I will be using much more...Read More
I love my work. I’m bored with the songs I use, but I still love my work. One of the hardest, but most special, parts of today was when a resident pulled me aside and asked that I explain t...Read More
I have been in the habit of posting to this blog on a very regular basis, either on workdays or every day of the week. This week I have taken a break, as you can attest, because I am splitting the blo...Read More
I had to give up my violin today. My bridge is warping, and it snaps out of place while I am playing. Frequently. And it freaks me out. So I am having them replace the bridge and re-mount my chin rest...Read More
I am pretty excited right now. I have just returned from the first night of meeting some of my new clients, and though I am experiencing a very strong element of terror going into this new work, I do ...Read More
I knew today would be difficult, given that it was the first after a three-day, huge weekend. And given that I was/am still invested in the wedding planning that is going on. For future reference...Read More
A massive weekend is behind us. Thomas and I have just come home after having seen three movies in as many days. Thanks, Groupon. Oh yes, the length of my hairwill be right about here this timen...Read More
Tonight I hosted a group for music therapists and interns who live in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. The group went well– we shared songs, improvised, and even got to Skype with one of...Read More
I will keep this short. I just got home from my first softball practice. My first fastpitch softball experience of any kind in nine years. I can hardly type, nor can I properly grip my beer. ...Read More
