Welcome, 2012. With the entry of this new year comes new intentions for myself as a music therapist. For one, I intend to improve my guitar skills. My plan is to participate in group sessions of one s...Read More
I love my Rhythm Ring. I received it and some Boomwhackers I’d ordered to use primarily with my private clients, but I’ve been using the Rhythm Ring at the care center. Well, of course. Th...Read More
In the new year, I will be trying to tackle a music therapy- and/or music-related book every month. These include textbooks and novels. Suggestions for January?...Read More
I have been away for the past few days, celebrating Christmas with my families. Though I do like Christmas, I don’t love it or go crazy for it like some people do. What I love is that families f...Read More
My parents gave me a gift certificate to West Music for Christmas last year, and I have been using it, little by little, since then. Today I happily ordered a set of Boomwhackers and a Rhythm Ring Sha...Read More
I have a client who seems to have a great deal of anger. For months now, he and I have made very small steps toward reaching his goals. I have had trouble engaging him in any of the musical experience...Read More
Ah, success was had. Today was the first-ever “variety show” at the care center. An 18-person choir and a seven- or eight-person drama troupe performed in addition to the nine-person tone ...Read More
I worked at the care center tonight, and we had a 35-piece community band come perform their Christmas music. I know the memory care residents pretty well, and so I sat among those who attended the pe...Read More
I am consumed by the care center’s upcoming holiday performance. I have: sent invitations out to family members / friends of performing residents prepared binders of music for each choir member ...Read More
