In this episode Monica and Tricia explore music in many capacities. We talk about clinical music, performance music, healing music, and anti-precious music. Tune in to hear more about the beauty and ephemeral nature of music making.

Forest Veil is the solo work of Portland, OR producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Monica Metzler. Following the echoes of her elusive muse, Forest Veil creates hypnotic psych-folk that maps the emotional terrain of humanity and its place in the cosmos. Melding a voice that sounds like smokey quartz with psychedelic guitar riffs and enigmatic lyricism, Forest Veil’s sound evokes a haunting nostalgia for other worlds. Though she primarily writes on her own, Forest Veil records and performs with others. An avid guitarist for over 25 years, Forest Veil’s music showcases virtuosic guitar shredding and dynamic musicality. Forest Veil’s music has been placed in ads, movies, and TV shows.

Metzler previously released music under Moniker. Her first work as Forest Veil came in the form of her 2016 release, Zoolights. This album was released on Spirit House Records, which she co-founded with musician Johnanna Warren, in the same year. She currently plays drums for the Portland all-femme band, Pool Boys.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Metzler is a Program Director at a youth music non-profit (My Voice Music) and an experiential arts family therapist.

Find Monica as Forest Veil online, on Instagram, Spotify, and Apple

Check out her Caldera ep.!

Resources:

• My Voice Music
• Caldera Arts
• Ice Singing

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In this episode Tricia talks about her recent mindset shift and transition from busyness to stewardship. As a recovering workaholic, I often struggle to create rest and relaxation in my life. Through this recent shift, I’ve found that not all busyness is bad and that rest can be active.

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In this episode, Kim and Tricia discuss the pros and cons of working as a subcontracted Music Therapist. We talk about why this is an unsustainable model and potential alternatives that Kim is experimenting with.

Find Kim online and on Instagram

Check out her podcast: Not Your Average Music Therapist

Music Can Help

NY State Association for MT’s

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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This episode is part of the 14 day Self Care Challenge! Make sure you’re subscribed to the show so you don’t miss any of the episodes for this challenge. Also follow us on Instagram and Facebook and use #selfcaronicles so we can all see your journey during this challenge!

This challenge was created in celebration of the Self Care Community opening on October 12th! Tricia will be hosting a live event on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8pm ET to kick off the launch of the Self Care Community. RSVP to the event here!

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In this episode, Veda and Tricia discuss the connections we create through music and how these connections create ecosystems that extend beyond what we can even see. We also talk about how our musical experiences inform other aspects of our lives, including sustainability and environmental impact.

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Veda Hingert-McDonald (she/her) is a Canadian violinist and composer currently based
in Boulder, Colorado. Drawn to story just as much as sound, Veda’s performance of both
new and standard repertoire aims to balance personal connection with tradition, and her
compositions often draw on narrative and programmatic elements to explore themes of
nature and questions she has about the world around her.
Outside of her musical life Veda is active in environmental and food justice work
including training in permaculture design, founding a zero waste concert series, and
creating an Indigenous food justice garden. She sees both chamber music and
permaculture as opportunities to build and model the kind of interconnectedness and
empathy she wishes to see in the world.

You can find Vegan on Instagram or email her at vedaviolin@gmail.com

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Hidden Life of Trees

Canadian Brass

Nonviolent Communication – Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD

Linden String Quartet

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In this episode, Kayce and Tricia discuss the difference between perception and neuroception. We talk about the implications of these and how our awareness of the difference between them informs out therapy practice.

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Kayce Soros is a Board Certified Music Therapist currently practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Slippery Rock University and is training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. Kayce views and practices music therapy from a variety of lenses, including feminist theory and social justice, trauma-informed practice, and the Polyvagal theory. She is passionate about understanding the autonomic nervous system, our bodies’ natural responses to trauma, and ways in which therapists can best support individuals who might be “stuck” in a trauma response. Through these perspectives, she aims to educate both therapists and clients about how their unique life experiences have helped shape them into amazing, resilient individuals as they work toward achieving their life goals.

Find Kayce online and on instagram.

You can email her at ksorosmtbc@gmail.com

Check out Kayce’s CMTE course: Introduction to Polyvagal Theory

More resources from the episode:

Stephen Porges

Peter Levine

The Body Keeps the Score: Bassel van der Kolk

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In this episode, Kayce and Tricia discuss Polyvagal Theory and Somatic Experiencing. We talk about the importance of being trauma informed and how this can better inform our practice as therapists.

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Kayce Soros is a Board Certified Music Therapist currently practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her bachelor’s degree in music therapy from Slippery Rock University and is training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute. Kayce views and practices music therapy from a variety of lenses, including feminist theory and social justice, trauma-informed practice, and the Polyvagal theory. She is passionate about understanding the autonomic nervous system, our bodies’ natural responses to trauma, and ways in which therapists can best support individuals who might be “stuck” in a trauma response. Through these perspectives, she aims to educate both therapists and clients about how their unique life experiences have helped shape them into amazing, resilient individuals as they work toward achieving their life goals.

Find Kayce online and on instagram.

You can email her at ksorosmtbc@gmail.com

Check out Kayce’s CMTE course: Introduction to Polyvagal Theory

More resources from the episode:

Stephen Porges

Peter Levine

The Body Keeps the Score: Bassel van der Kolk

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In this episode Tricia talks about her experience leaving her Music Therapy job. She shares the red flags she experienced along the way and how she ultimately knew she’d outgrown the position. Subscribe to the show to hear episode 213 where Tricia and Kim further discuss the dangers of subcontracting.

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In this episode, Martina shares the findings from her Music Therapy vocal research, as well as tips for preventative vocal maintenance and vocal health.

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Martina Bingham is a lecturer in voice at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is an accomplished singer, voice teacher, and researcher in the training of the therapeutic voice. She teaches voice pedagogy, voice function and styles, and applied voice. Martina is passionate about teaching singers in classical and contemporary styles of singing. She currently operates a home voice studio in Honolulu for singers of all ages, specializing in classical art song and arias, musical theatre repertoire and audition preparation, and pop styles. Martina’s teaching is evidence-based, functional, and stylistically informed.

A coloratura soprano, Martina has been praised for her energetic stage presence and polished technique. Opera roles include Barbarina in Le nozze di Figaro, Erste Dame in Die Zauberflöte, Mdm. Goldentrill in The Impresario, Second Lady in The Magic Flute, and Suora Genovieffa in Suor Angelica. She has performed with various opera companies and programs, including Hawai‘i Opera Theater, Opera NEO, Tuscia Opera Festival, Opera Oggi New York, the Mae Orvis Opera Studio at HOT, and the OperaWorks winter training program. Martina was recently featured as the soprano soloist in Szymanowski’s Stabat Mater with Hawaiʻi Pacific University, the Poulenc Gloria with the University of Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra, in Handel’s Messiah with the Maui Chamber Orchestra, and as a faculty soloist on two international tours with the UH Voices of Aloha in the Philippines and in Spain.

She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in voice pedagogy from Shenandoah University, a Masters in Music in voice performance and pedagogy from Westminster Choir College, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Musical Theatre from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Previously, she has served on the voice faculty at Punahou Music School and Kapiʻolani Community College.As a researcher on the voice, Martina studies the therapeutic singing voice as it is used in clinical music therapy. She is working with music therapists to better understand clinical applications of the voice and the vast skillsets involved in therapeutic singing. This research culminated in an article, “Defining the Therapeutic Singing Voice: An Analysis of Four Music Therapists’ Clinical Work,” which was published in the journal Music Therapy Perspectives in early 2019. She is deeply interested in applying functional voice training to populations of singers with unique needs and requirements, like music therapists. 

Check Martina out online, on Facebook, and on Instagram

Defining the Therapeutic Singing Voice: An Analysis of Four Music Therapists’ Clinical Work

Martina’s interview on Perspective on Perspectives podcast

National Association of Teachers of Singing

Opera Works

Pachinko book

Shenandoah University Theses And Dissertations search

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In this episode, Kate and Tricia discuss the importance of intentional self care and community self care. We discuss ways we practice self care and the communities we’re cultivating to provide ongoing support for our fellow Music Therapists and other related professionals. Stay tuned, our door are opening soon!

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Kate Shannon, LCPC, LCAT, MT-BC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, and Board Certified Music Therapist. She’s spent her career supporting children with life-limiting medical diagnoses, mental health needs, and various disabilities through music therapy, play, and creative expression. Kate is passionate about incorporating play therapy skills into the music therapy space and helps other therapists learn how to support healthy social and emotional development through these creative and expressive therapies. Kate is also passionate about working with adults utilizing inner child work, attachment-based therapy, mindfulness, and creativity. Besides creating music, she loves to knit, needle felt, read, play video games, and spend time with her family.

Find Kate online, on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Listen to the Creative Therapy Umbrella podcast and register to join her AWESOME Community!

Have an awesome name idea for the MT Chronicles Community?! LET ME KNOW! hello@musictherapychronicles.com

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Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

In this episode, Sarah Jane and Tricia discuss Sarah Jane’s journey starting and restarting her private practice in several states and why she now prefers working for a non-profit company. Sarah Jane shares her insights and advice for Music Therapists in either setting and how to choose what works best for you.

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Sarah Jane is a mom, wife, lover of life, and always a southern island girl at heart. By day, she’s a music therapist and multi-instrumentalist, using interactive and improvisational music experiences to help kids with special needs grow and develop. By night she’s a genre-bending performer with a professional career filled with an eclectic mix of jazz, funk, soul, folk, broadway and classical. She lives by the ocean on Cape Cod, MA.

Check out Sarah Jane online!

Website: http://liferhythmmusic.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sarahjanesings

Other resources mentioned:

Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC: https://musictherapyed.com/courses/kat-fulton-experts-zen/

Christine Stevens, MSW, MA, MT-BC: https://ubdrumcircles.com

Judy Simpson, MT-BC: https://www.musictherapy.org/policy/grteam/

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In this episode, Tony shares his top tips for working with Spanish speaking clients. This episode is packed with practical advice and you can find more from Tony through his latest project; Spanish for Creative Clinicians!

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Antonio “Tony” Milland Santiago is a board-certified music therapist, Vice President-Elect of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association, and active member of the Latin American Music Therapy Network. A native to the island of Puerto Rico, Tony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance with a minor in Education from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico and completed his equivalency in music therapy at Florida State University. Tony completed his professional internship at Florida Hospital Orlando (now AdventHealth) and was hired there upon completion to work with the adult populations in inpatient rehab, psychiatry, oncology, bone marrow transplant, medical/surgical, and others, and became a NICU certification trainer for the National Institute for Infant & Medical Music Therapy. After, Tony worked as a music therapist and bereavement counselor for Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care in Dania Beach, FL. In 2016, he helped re-launch the music therapy program at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Currently, he works with the Center for Performing Arts Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital where he is helping build and develop the music therapy service line at the Center for Cell & Gene Therapy inpatient bone marrow transplant unit and infusion center.

Find Spanish for Creative Clinicians on Facebook, Instagram, or email Tony at spanishforcreativeclinicians@gmail.com and call him at (979) 557-2363.

Latin American Music Therapy Network on Facebook.

Music in Spanish: Resources for Music Therapists.

Kaplan and Sadock’s Synopsis of Psychiatry: Behavioral Sciences/Clinical Psychiatry.

Des’ree – You Gotta Be

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In this episode, Carolyn tells all about her personal journey of exploring world drumming and why it’s so important to bring percussion into our sessions. She also shares lots of great clinical tips and advice about how to study and incorporate drumming professionally as a Music Therapist.

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Carolyn Koebel, MM, HPCMT-BC has been passionate about percussion since childhood.  Her studies, research and interests in indigenous percussion has taken her around the globe, studying traditional drum/dance/ceremony in Ghana, samba and Candomblé in Brazil, historical taiko traditions in Japan, Sufi traditions and Turkish and Arabic drumming in Istanbul, Andean music of the Quechua, Garifuna/Garinagu traditions of Latin America, and mentorship with master drummers from a host of musical traditions.  She has performed concert tours and teaching tours in China since 2012, and teaches guitar & world percussion at Western Michigan University, St.-Mary-of-the-Woods College, and Kalamazoo College.  She presents workshops regionally and nationally for music therapists, and works in hospice music therapy, community music therapy settings, in at-risk youth programming, and wherever the drum is called into action. She is an active performer in diverse musical settings;  visit carolynkoebel.com to learn more.  She has created dozens of recordings with a host of collaborators…view the catalogue at carolynkoebel.bandcamp.com, including the Honoring the Passage: Voices from Hospice Music Therapy series.  

Find Carolyn online, on Facebook, or email her at carolyn.koebel@gmail.com

Check out Carolyn’s recording on bandcamp and her new course on Music Therapy Ed.

Music Therapy Drumming

Tataku – Bill Matney, MA, MT-BC

Glen Velez

Kalani Das

Marla Leigh Goldstein

Wula Drum

When You Come to the End of the Day – Perry Como

A Satisfied Mind – Porter Wagoner

The Best Things in Life are Free – Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson

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If you liked this episode, check out

• episode 4 with Demeko Freeman, MMT, MT-BC
• episode 24 with Christina Ouimet, MT-BC
• episode 38 with Alpha Woodward, MTA, MMT, FAMI, PhD

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This is part three of a three-part series with the Creative Dementia Collective team. In this episode, we discuss the importance and reality of practicing self care.

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“We are three passionate millennial women who have extensive experience in the senior care industry.  Our experience has shown us where the gaps and needs are for people living with dementia and their loved ones.  We saw the need for real and tangible support which, oftentimes is not available to them through larger, more institutional organizations.
The need for additional, deeper support and resources remains a real and ongoing concern, and we created The Collective to address and support these needs as well as to work toward normalizing, not stigmatizing people living with dementia. Our people-first approach to creatively caring for our clients and their loved ones allows us to build relationships, create much needed educational opportunities and bring awareness to the people behind the disease.”

Find the Creative Dementia Collective online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

Check out CDC on Instagram Reels, too!

Grace and Frankie on Netflix

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This is part two of a three-part series with the Creative Dementia Collective team. In this episode, we discuss a holistic approach to dementia care.

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“We are three passionate millennial women who have extensive experience in the senior care industry.  Our experience has shown us where the gaps and needs are for people living with dementia and their loved ones.  We saw the need for real and tangible support which, oftentimes is not available to them through larger, more institutional organizations.
The need for additional, deeper support and resources remains a real and ongoing concern, and we created The Collective to address and support these needs as well as to work toward normalizing, not stigmatizing people living with dementia. Our people-first approach to creatively caring for our clients and their loved ones allows us to build relationships, create much needed educational opportunities and bring awareness to the people behind the disease.”

Find the Creative Dementia Collective online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

Check out CDC on Instagram Reels, too!

Grace and Frankie on Netflix

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This is part one of a three-part series with the Creative Dementia Collective team. In this episode, we discuss the use of positive language when working with individuals with Dementia.

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“We are three passionate millennial women who have extensive experience in the senior care industry.  Our experience has shown us where the gaps and needs are for people living with dementia and their loved ones.  We saw the need for real and tangible support which, oftentimes is not available to them through larger, more institutional organizations.
The need for additional, deeper support and resources remains a real and ongoing concern, and we created The Collective to address and support these needs as well as to work toward normalizing, not stigmatizing people living with dementia. Our people-first approach to creatively caring for our clients and their loved ones allows us to build relationships, create much needed educational opportunities and bring awareness to the people behind the disease.”

Find the Creative Dementia Collective online, on Facebook, and on Instagram.

Check out CDC on Instagram Reels, too!

Grace and Frankie on Netflix

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In this episode, Esther tells us about her relaxation recordings and how she developed them throughout her years of experience working with the Autism community in public schools.

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Esther has specialized since 1996 in the field of Autism and special needs.  After many wonderful years on faculty at Capilano University, teaching in the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program, Esther continues to enjoy presenting at conferences, writing book reviews for published journals, & holding workshops for universities, local agencies and
internationally. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin’s (Music Psychotherapy Center, NY) first international distance training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with
Autism.  Esther created Meet In The Music (MITM) music therapy curriculum for children with autism, which is utilized by music therapists throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Esther is Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the team serve over 120 families with both in person and telehealth: in two studio locations, in schools, implementing the MITM curriculum. Esther was honored to receive the Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All award, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India. Esther recently received the PEER RECOGNITION AWARD for 2021, from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.

Find Esther online, on Facebook, and Instagram and check out her curriculum; Meet in the Music.

You can also email her at etethane@gmail.com find her relaxations here.

Voicework in Music Therapy

Floortime Approach

Receptive Methods in Music Therapy

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In this episode Tricia talks about her journey through and after burnout. She shares preventative and maintenance steps she took, the ultimate decisions that got her out of burnout, and how she’s recovered since.

Stay tuned and subscribe to the show to hear more about Tricia’s journey.

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In this episode, Esther tells us about her Music Therapy curriculum, Meet in the Music.

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Esther has specialized since 1996 in the field of Autism and special needs.  After many wonderful years on faculty at Capilano University, teaching in the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program, Esther continues to enjoy presenting at conferences, writing book reviews for published journals, & holding workshops for universities, local agencies and
internationally. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin’s (Music Psychotherapy Center, NY) first international distance training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with
Autism.  Esther created Meet In The Music (MITM) music therapy curriculum for children with autism, which is utilized by music therapists throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Esther is Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the team serve over 120 families with both in person and telehealth: in two studio locations, in schools, implementing the MITM curriculum. Esther was honored to receive the Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All award, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India. Esther recently received the PEER RECOGNITION AWARD for 2021, from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.

Find Esther online, on Facebook, and Instagram and check out her curriculum; Meet in the Music.

You can also email her at etethane@gmail.com find her relaxations here.

Voicework in Music Therapy

Floortime Approach

Receptive Methods in Music Therapy

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In this episode, Jessica tells us her experience of finding and losing multiple internships during COVID. *TRIGGER WARNING* We also discuss trauma and corporal punishment. Jessica shares her outlook on her internship experience and the ethical questions and considerations she was faced with.

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Jessica Crisp just graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BA in music therapy and is finishing up her last few hours of internship At TIRR Memorial Herman in Houston Texas. Jessica has always loved music and serving others which led to her pursuing music therapy. 

Find Jessica on Instagram and Facebook.

Clinical BOPulation podcast

Neurology Podcast

Pediatrics On Call podcast

Studio Ghibli on HBO Max

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In this episode, Gabrielle tells us about per passion for intersectional advocacy in the Music Therapy profession and in our professional practices. We also talk about school, internship, and clinical life lessons.

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Gabrielle is currently studying to receive their master’s degree in music therapy from SUNY New Paltz. Gabrielle is also preparing to enter into internship this upcoming fall. Gabrielle has a lot of ambitions and goals to make the music therapy space even more inclusive, including her upcoming thesis proposal of implementing music therapy for those who are living with type 2 diabetes and thoughts of starting a Jewish music therapy affinity group. When Gabrielle is not in the classroom learning, she is teaching violin, viola, voice, piano, guitar, cello, or ukulele to children and adults both at a small music school and privately. When not participating in music making or doing school work, Gabrielle loves to hang out with her family or cuddling up, reading a good book. You can contact Gabrielle using their school email, friedmag1@newpaltz.edu, or on Instagram @gabithemtstudent. Gabrielle is also on Facebook, at Gabrielle Davida Friedman.

If you liked this episode, check out episode 45 with Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC

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In this episode, Sonja tells us about her interest and preliminary research in using Canadian music with Canadian clients. We talk a lot about music written by Stan Rogers and it’s clinical applications and implications.

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Sonja is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University, in Ontario Canada. She is in the second half of her internship, which she is completing with Find Your Voice Music Therapy. Sonja is a violinist, guitarist, and vocalist, and has been working with children on the autism spectrum, those with acquired brain injuries, seniors with mental health concerns and dementia, and those struggling with grief and bereavement. In her work, Sonja uses a resource-centred approach, and enjoys working with families to enhance the therapy experience. Sonja is passionate about the use of culturally relevant music in sessions, and is investigating the effects of using Canadian music with clients who identify as Canadian. In particular, she is currently exploring the relevancy of Stan Rogers’ music in music therapy, and the many ways it can be utilized by music therapists. In addition to her music therapy work, Sonja has created a stage name for herself, Stones Five, and is pursuing a secondary career in performance. Her dreams for her future are to continue developing as a music therapist, to write a resource book for music therapists based in the music of Stan Rogers and potentially other Canadian artists, and to travel across Canada and abroad making music and meaningful connections with people.  

Check Sonja out in Instagram or email her at sonjalumo@hotmail.com

Stan Rogers

Barrett’s Privateers – Stan Rogers

Down the Road – Stan Rogers

Find Your Voice Music Therapy

Themes for Music Therapy

Resilience Over Burnout – Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC

Misfits Market – produce mailed to your door each week (this is a referral code link)

No Name, Naturally Imperfect produce

Imperfect Foods

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In this episode, your host, Tricia, shares her experience of failing the Music Therapy Board Exam her first attempt. Tricia shares the study habits she used to pass, some journal entries from this season of her life, and other authentic and vulnerable insights from her exam experience.

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Tricia Caiati, MT-BC is a board certified Music Therapist currently serving clients in three states across the New England Region of the United States. Tricia co-founded the Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) to provide CMTE opportunities for podcast listening in the form of pod-courses. She is also the CSO for The Tutti Ensemble, a non-profit adaptive band program providing individual lessons and ensemble experiences for diverse learners. Tricia enjoys spending her free time exploring outdoors, reading, and creating through different mediums.

CBMT Resources via CBMT website

Sequel Melody CBMT Exam preparation

63. Preparing for the Board Exam: Amber Rogers, MA, MT-BC

97. Interning and Supervising: Fleur Hughes, MMT, MTA, MT-BC and Chelsey Braaksma, MTI

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In this episode Bonnie, Brian, Hayley, and Kim tell us all about the awesome pod-course they’ve created! You can find more information on the Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) website.

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The Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) is a place to create and purchase pod-courses that are accessible, sustainable, and quality CMTE opportunities.

We’re excited to share our latest pod-course with you and to celebrate, THE ENTIRE SHOP WILL BE ON SALE STARTING JUNE1ST!

Contributing Podcaster

Bonnie Houpt, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist in Denver, Colorado and owner of her private practice, Rhythmic Roots Music Services, LLC. Bonnie serves people in the Denver community, including individuals with disabilities of all ages, through music therapy, adapted lessons, and music groups and believes music is accessible to all. Through her business, Bonnie also runs her podcast, Navigating Adulthood and IDD. In her free time, Bonnie enjoys hiking, baking, drumming, and hanging out with her cat.

Navigating Adulthood And IDD is a podcast for resources to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as other disabled adults, and provide them with the best services possible

Email: bonnie@rhythmicrootsmusictherapy.org
Website: https://rhythmicrootsmusicservices.org/navigatingadulthoodandidd
Follow: Instagram or Facebook

Contributing Podcaster

Brian Locascio is a Board-Certified music therapist currently working in the San Diego, CA metropolitan area. In undergraduate studies, Brian gained experience working with populations such as premature infants, early language learners, pediatric medical clients, at risk youth, adults in oncology, incarcerated adults, and older adult memory care. Brian received the E. Thayer Gaston Award while at the University of Kansas for outstanding facilitation. He participated in research while in his undergrad and presented at the Midwest Regional Conference. After graduating from KU, Brian relocated to San Diego to intern with MusicWorx and Resounding Joy. During the internship, he provided music therapy services to the Scripps Hospital System, Rady Children’s Hospital, and The San Diego LGBT Community Center, along with several other sites and populations. Since August 2020 Brian has been providing in-home music therapy to medically resilient children and teens.

Voices of Music Therapy is a podcast intended to inspire Innovation, Equity, and New Perspectives within the music therapy community and beyond.

Email: voicesofmusictherapy@gmail.com
Website: anchor.fm/vomtFollow: Instagram, Twitter (@VOMTPodcast), or Facebook

Contributing Podcasters

Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, NMT, MTA, MScAH is a Bermudian-Canadian certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist with clinical experience in a variety of settings. Hayley completed a Masters of Science in Aging and Health at Queen’s University, has released two Children’s books, is a member of the Equity Advisory Council and the serving Professional Developmental Chair for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT). In everything she does, Hayley aims to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their age, diagnosis, background, race, religion, or additional social locators.

Kimberly Dolan is a Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON and area. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. Kimberly’s primary area of focus is within mental health care and she believes deeply that everyone deserves to live a fulfilled and healthy life. She is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces in which you can process, explore, express, and thrive!

The Able Voice Podcast (with certified music therapists Kimberly Dolan & Hayley Francis Cann) aims to plant seeds in the growing field of clinical music therapy. Through conversations with music therapists & allied professionals in Canada (and around the world), we listen to unique stories and learn more about interesting projects and various passions for music therapy. Our initiative is to celebrate our unique journeys as music therapists and provide tangible resources and professional development opportunities for MTAs through this medium!

Email: mtahayley@gmail.com and mtakimberly@gmail.com
Website: https://mtahayley.com/ and https://www.mtakimberly.com/Follow: Instagram (MTAHayley and MTA.Kimberly), Facebook (MTAHayley), Twitter (MTAKimberly), Youtube (MTAHayley)

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In this episode, Ryan tells us how he’s made the slow transition to full time recording musician. We talk about the stories behind his music and the clinical/personal applications of his compositions.

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Ryan has a master’s degree in psychology and music therapy from one of the top contemplative education schools in the country. He is a board-certified music therapist, director of The Rhythm Tree, LLC and has been specializing in helping people with special needs for more than 21 years. The results he’s achieved from integrating music and therapy are powerful and his work has been featured on ABC World News Tonight and other national news outlets. Ryan’s mission is to elevate individuals with special needs to new heights developmentally, emotionally and expressively. His passion extends beyond the face-to-face work that he does and he has created a product line of DVDs, CDs and video courses to help those in the special needs community.  In addition, he composes and produces instrumental guitar music and nature recordings for well-being. His unique background as a music therapist and award-winning fingerstyle guitarist has given him the tools to help people through the power of music.

You can find Ryan online and on Youtube.

Check out Ryan’s music: Ryan Judd Music and Restful Sounds

Darren Hardy‘s The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster and Sunday Planning System

Dr. Weil breathing technique

Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art – James Nestor

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In this episode, Alysha and Tricia discuss how females with neurodivergence often go undiagnosed because their symptoms are not properly recognized. We also talk about the impact of socioeconomic status on our journey and experiences as professionals.

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Alysha Suley, MM, MT-BC earned her bachelors degree in music therapy with a minor in psychology from Berklee College of Music, and her masters degree in music therapy from Colorado State University. She has clinical experience in medical settings, palliative care, inpatient psychiatric, inpatient & outpatient substance abuse treatment, dementia care, children with special needs, and adults with neurodegenerative disorders.

Alysha is a member of the American Music Therapy Association and the International Association for Music & Medicine.

Find out more about her values and philosophy of practice.

You can find Alysha online, on Facebook, Instagram, and Clubhouse.

30 Essential Ideas you should know about ADHD, 5A ADHD is Time Blindness

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In this episode, Alysha tells us about her personal experiences with neurodiversity and how being diagnosed with ADHD has empowered her to better understand life’s challenges and recognize her strengths.

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Alysha Suley, MM, MT-BC earned her bachelors degree in music therapy with a minor in psychology from Berklee College of Music, and her masters degree in music therapy from Colorado State University. She has clinical experience in medical settings, palliative care, inpatient psychiatric, inpatient & outpatient substance abuse treatment, dementia care, children with special needs, and adults with neurodegenerative disorders.

Alysha is a member of the American Music Therapy Association and the International Association for Music & Medicine.

Find out more about her values and philosophy of practice.

You can find Alysha online, on Facebook, Instagram, and Clubhouse.

30 Essential Ideas you should know about ADHD, 5A ADHD is Time Blindness

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100 episodes!

You’ll hear several familiar voices in this episode as guests from the past give us personal and professional life updates. So, where are they now? Listen to find out!

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Updates from episode…

66. imagine magazine: Petra Kern, Ph.D., MT-BC, MTA, DMtG and Dana Bolton, MEd, MMT, MT-BC

54. Accessible Advocacy Across Generations: Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, MTA, NMT

59. Music Therapy Mastermind: Jaycie Voorhees, MM, SCMT, MT-BC

42. Adaptive Lessons and Musical Goals: Bonnie Houpt, MT-BC

41. World Music Therapy Day: Anita L. Swanson, Ph.D., MT-BC

81. Sign Language and Pinterest: Shelley Anderson, MT-BC

32. Eclectic Music Therapy: Chris Millett, MM, MT-BC

15. Balancing RBT and MT: Stephanie Harris, MA, MT-BC, RBT and Janet Herington, MT-BC, RBT

12. Being Married to Your Purpose: Kat Fulton, MM, MT-BC

40. Clinical Musicianship: Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC

20. Play Therapy: Kate Shannon, MS, MT-BC

In this episode, Inesa educates us about holistic health, the cannabis industry (including the dark sides), CBD, THC, and CBDa. Tune in to hear more about how to ensure you’re getting the best quality products and empowering your personal health.

“I am the visionary founder and CEO of Nesa’s Hemp, the world’s first-ever full-spectrum CBDa oil. It is created through a unique process I developed myself that preserves all the healing compounds of the hemp plant. This promotes optimal healing and restores the body to its natural state.

My journey with hemp/CBD began five years ago when my mother was diagnosed with cancer and given 6 months to live. Heartbroken but determined, I traveled the world on a mission to find natural ways to overcome her health condition. That is when I discovered that the hemp plant is known to be a miracle

 plant. However, when I met with the leading CBD producers in the US, I realized that none of them had a high-quality hemp product. I knew what I had to do! After facing many challenges, I was finally able to create a product for my mother, and subsequently other people in the world, that is an effective alternative health solution.

Today, Nesa’s Hemp is certified as the highest-quality organic hemp product on the market.

Today, my mom is cancer-free and enjoying a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life and I’m on a mission to help fulfill millions of lives across the globe.”

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Nesa’s Hemp

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In this episode, Jason and Tricia discuss the healing and connecting power of vibration. We also talk about the dualities in music and life, and music relaxation techniques.

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Jason has created 3 music styles, released over 30 albums, has been #1 on Billboard and Amazon, and had five Billboard top 5 albums in a 5 month period in 2019, and this is all in the last 7 years.  

His music has opened meditation to thousands of people who have never meditated before or who have tried meditation and have failed in their effort to simply sit still and clear the mind.

Jason is a 7th degree black belt and co-founder of Zen Wellness (www.zenwellness.us). His unique perspective on health, wellness and spiritual growth comes from his lifelong study both of music and the ancient arts of Eastern health and medicine, meditation and enlightenment.  His meditation and Zen training began as a child through music.  His whole adult life has been an effort to combine eastern arts, meditation and music.

He has trained with many masters and grandmasters in meditation, tai chi, qigong, kung fu, yoga and Oriental medicine, and has been teaching the eastern healing and spiritual arts for over 25 years. The purpose of all of Jason’s teachings and music is to raise your vibrational frequency.

www.zenwellness.us

www.zenpiano.com

You can find Master Campbell online, find his music online.

Find Zen Wellness online: their courses, free meditation course and the Focus at Will music streaming.

Zen Piano – Jason Campbell

The 5 Elements of Om Mani Padme Hum – Jason Campbell

Tim Ringgold’s podcast – EP 20: Mediation Music w/ Jason Campbell

Science Beyond the Superstitions of Materialism – Deepak Chopra

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In this episode, Master Campbell tells us about Zen Wellness and his background in music and meditation. We talk about creating our own music and incorporating mindfulness.

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Jason has created 3 music styles, released over 30 albums, has been #1 on Billboard and Amazon, and had five Billboard top 5 albums in a 5 month period in 2019, and this is all in the last 7 years.  

His music has opened meditation to thousands of people who have never meditated before or who have tried meditation and have failed in their effort to simply sit still and clear the mind.

Jason is a 7th degree black belt and co-founder of Zen Wellness (www.zenwellness.us). His unique perspective on health, wellness and spiritual growth comes from his lifelong study both of music and the ancient arts of Eastern health and medicine, meditation and enlightenment.  His meditation and Zen training began as a child through music.  His whole adult life has been an effort to combine eastern arts, meditation and music.

He has trained with many masters and grandmasters in meditation, tai chi, qigong, kung fu, yoga and Oriental medicine, and has been teaching the eastern healing and spiritual arts for over 25 years. The purpose of all of Jason’s teachings and music is to raise your vibrational frequency.

www.zenwellness.us

www.zenpiano.com

You can find Master Campbell online, find his music online.

Find Zen Wellness online: their courses, free meditation course and the Focus at Will music streaming.

Zen Piano – Jason Campbell

The 5 Elements of Om Mani Padme Hum – Jason Campbell

Tim Ringgold’s podcast – EP 20: Mediation Music w/ Jason Campbell

Science Beyond the Superstitions of Materialism – Deepak Chopra

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In this episode, Fleur and Chelsey tell us about the internship experience as intern and supervisor. We discuss the importance of balance, transparence, and learning alongside each other.

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Music Therapy Chronicles is on Mute this week.

Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

In this episode, Trent shares more of his original music and we talk about the importance of telling our stories authentically.

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Trent Barrick earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY in 2011. After completing a 6-month internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County, Trent earned his board-certification and continued working full-time with hospice patients in residential and medical settings for five years. He also received training and certification from the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Since 2015, Trent has worked as a music therapist at the Memorial Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital South and has served a variety of populations, including but not limited to adults with acquired brain injury, degenerative neurologic disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary, joint replacements, transplants, limb loss, and cancer. Trent owns a neurologic music therapy-based company, Neuro Music Therapy, LLC, which provides telehealth and direct music therapy services to homes, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers, and pre-schools throughout Broward County. Visit www.nmtworks.com for more information. 

Find Trent online and on Instagram at Trent.Barrick, SvanMusic, and NeuroMT.

Trent’s songs featured in this episode are titled Surfacing, Batter Up, and Think About Me.

Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities

Check out the Aphasia Choir

The First 90 Days

Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin

Brenland “the Pen Point Guard”

Wanda Vision

Career Whisperer

In this episode, Trent shares his experiencing of finding his ‘home’ within Music Therapy and how he’s been able to facilitate Animal Assisted Therapy at his place of work. We also talk about the International Aphasia Choir and Trent shares some of his original music.

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Trent Barrick earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy from the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY in 2011. After completing a 6-month internship at Hospice of Palm Beach County, Trent earned his board-certification and continued working full-time with hospice patients in residential and medical settings for five years. He also received training and certification from the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Since 2015, Trent has worked as a music therapist at the Memorial Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Regional Hospital South and has served a variety of populations, including but not limited to adults with acquired brain injury, degenerative neurologic disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary, joint replacements, transplants, limb loss, and cancer. Trent owns a neurologic music therapy-based company, Neuro Music Therapy, LLC, which provides telehealth and direct music therapy services to homes, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers, and pre-schools throughout Broward County. Visit www.nmtworks.com for more information. 

Find Trent online and on Instagram at Trent.Barrick, SvanMusic, and NeuroMT.

Trent’s song featured in this episode is titled Us.

Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities

Check out the Aphasia Choir

The First 90 Days

Psychosocial and Psychophysiological Effects of Human-Animal Interactions: The Possible Role of Oxytocin

Brenland “the Pen Point Guard”

Wanda Vision

Career Whisperer

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In this episode, Mara shares about her experience changing jobs within the Music Therapy field. We also talk about termination of care and the importance of self reflection.

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Mara Collard is a board certified music therapist from the Great Lakes Region, currently practicing school based music therapy in the Chicagoland area. Mara is a newer professional in the field and is passionate about helping individuals (with a wide range of abilities) achieve their therapeutic goals through person-centered music therapy interventions. Outside of work, Mara loves writing music with her husband, watching a whole lot of “Survivor,” connecting with others via social media, and dabbles in creating lifestyle and music therapy resource videos on youtube. 

Find Mara on Instagram and Youtube.

Check out Mara’s Guided Relaxation and How I Became a Music Therapist videos.

Some of Mara’s favorite Youtube channels: Michelle Reed and Bonny Hoelein.

Mara’s podcast recommendations: MT Mentor, Guitars and Granola Bars, Mint Arrow Messages.

You’ve Got a Friend In Me

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In this episode, Amy tell us about her online platform, Pediatric Music Therapy. We also talk about the barriers we create in our minds and growing professionally.

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Amy Love is the founder of Pediatric Music Therapy and a passionate music therapist. She currently works at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN and specializes in work with pediatric oncology patients. She hopes that Pediatric Music Therapy will become a collaborative community for professionals and students to connect together, gain skills and knowledge and feel empowered to grow this area of music therapy. 

Fine Pediatric Music Therapy online, on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. You can email Amy at info@pediatricmusictherapy.com

Clinical Supervision

Procedural Support Guide

After the Music workbook

Medical Rounds with Brian, Nathan, Marial.

Submit to the PMT blog here!

Check out Music Therapy Ed. Now and Music for Kiddos on Instagram.

Sally the Snake

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This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Katie, Haley, and Candace of Music Therapy Made Simple. We talk about working as a team and professional collaborations that emphasize our strengths.

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Music Therapy Made Simple was created out of an eagerness to support and connect with music therapy professionals and students, and the families they serve. Our mission is to support others by creating innovative solutions, providing tools for success, and cultivating confidence. Our team offers online music therapy resources as well as individualized supervision and coaching to meet your unique needs.

Katie Fortino received her Master’s degree in Music Therapy at the University of Kansas. She developed the music therapy program at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University and led the first inclusive music therapy/musical theatre program in the state called “DreamCatchers.” She currently works as a music therapist in a school district and has experience with a variety of populations including: early childhood, children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, medical pediatrics, incarcerated adults, and hospice care. Katie is motivated by seeing others succeed through music and is passionate about empowering music therapists to feel successful in the work they do.

Haley Crane is a board-certified music therapist completing her Master’s in music therapy at Colorado State University. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City then went to West Virginia for her internship and stayed on to work and develop more music therapy services in the community. She has clinical experience working with children with Autism and other special needs, stroke and rehabilitation, and elder care. Additionally, she has trained teachers and other professionals on how to incorporate music into their own practices and loves increasing access to music and music therapy services.

Candace Szymanski received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Millikin University and her Master’s degree in Music Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. She currently works as a music therapist in a pediatric hospital, covering: pulmonary, gastrointestinal, pediatric intensive care unit, and eating disorders unit. She has clinical experience with a wide variety of populations, including: early childhood, children and adult psychiatric care, children and adolescents with autism and other special needs, and elderly care. She is also actively involved in a bereavement organization that works with bereaved families who have lost a child and have siblings in the home.

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Music Therapy Made Simple resources, consulting, and skill builders.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple

Jack Reacher books.

Thoughts – Sasha Sloan

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In this episode Katie, Haley, and Candace share about Music Therapy Made Simple. We have an uplifting and inspiring conversation about professional collaboration and support systems.

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Music Therapy Made Simple was created out of an eagerness to support and connect with music therapy professionals and students, and the families they serve. Our mission is to support others by creating innovative solutions, providing tools for success, and cultivating confidence. Our team offers online music therapy resources as well as individualized supervision and coaching to meet your unique needs.

Katie Fortino received her Master’s degree in Music Therapy at the University of Kansas. She developed the music therapy program at the Center for Excellence in Disabilities at West Virginia University and led the first inclusive music therapy/musical theatre program in the state called “DreamCatchers.” She currently works as a music therapist in a school district and has experience with a variety of populations including: early childhood, children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, medical pediatrics, incarcerated adults, and hospice care. Katie is motivated by seeing others succeed through music and is passionate about empowering music therapists to feel successful in the work they do.

Haley Crane is a board-certified music therapist completing her Master’s in music therapy at Colorado State University. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri-Kansas City then went to West Virginia for her internship and stayed on to work and develop more music therapy services in the community. She has clinical experience working with children with Autism and other special needs, stroke and rehabilitation, and elder care. Additionally, she has trained teachers and other professionals on how to incorporate music into their own practices and loves increasing access to music and music therapy services.

Candace Szymanski received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education at Millikin University and her Master’s degree in Music Therapy at Texas Woman’s University. She currently works as a music therapist in a pediatric hospital, covering: pulmonary, gastrointestinal, pediatric intensive care unit, and eating disorders unit. She has clinical experience with a wide variety of populations, including: early childhood, children and adult psychiatric care, children and adolescents with autism and other special needs, and elderly care. She is also actively involved in a bereavement organization that works with bereaved families who have lost a child and have siblings in the home.

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Music Therapy Made Simple resources, consulting, and skill builders.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette – Maria Semple

Jack Reacher books.

Thoughts – Sasha Sloan

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In this episode Elliott and I talk about life transitions, boundaries, and our need incessant need for stimulation.

Laura Elliott Buckner (they/them) is a music therapist in the southeast region pursuing their Master of Music degree in music therapy, and they recently received their Diversity and Inclusion graduate certificate in May 2022. Elliott is a trans, non-binary, genderqueer, lesbian, and they are autistic and Hard-of-Hearing. Elliott is a self-advocate focusing their energy and career on making the world a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable place. They also want to conduct more research about the intersectionality of queer and disabled identities among music therapists. In their free time, Laura enjoys reading, watching their comfort shows, coloring, and spending time with their loved ones.

You can email them at Laura.Buckner@uky.edu or find them on TikTok.

Resources:

• 201. Boundaries: Laura Elliott Buckner, MT-BC
• 156. Intersecting Identities and Internship Experiences: Laura Elliott Buckner, MTI

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In this episode, Ellen tells about how she’s built her Music Therapy practice to include imagery, essential oils, and singing bowls. We also talk about the importance of using our unique skillsets in our practice and honoring the client as the expert during our sessions.

Ellen Whealton is a transpersonal and board-certified music therapist, workshop presenter and educator who uses numerous alternative modalities in her practice. 

She experienced a near death experience at age 12 where she experienced tremendous spiritual lessons and was drawn back to her body by music. This event gave Ellen first-hand knowledge of the immense web of love and support that is available to us at all times.

Ellen has a Masters degree in Transpersonal Counseling with an Emphasis in Music Therapy. She is trained in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, Holotropic Breathwork, Reiki, and various forms of Aroma-Release. 

She is also an instructor for online courses and presents CEUs for music therapists and counseling psychologists around the globe. Ellen is a Leader with Young Living Essential Oils, focusing on the science behind why and how they work in the body and the spiritual uses for the oils. She has an in-depth educational Facebook group called Music, Therapy & Essential Oils. 

She has a 12-episode series on the AwakeTV network and her work was recently highlighted by Jack Canfield, 42 times NYT bestselling author of the Chicken Soup books and The Success Principles in the forward of his newest book. Elements of her story can be found on several podcast interviews via Apple and on the Near Death Experience YouTube channel. 

Find Ellen online, on Instagram, and on Facebook, you can also join her MT and Essential Oils group on Facebook. you can also email her at wellnessmusictherapy@yahoo.com

Ellen’s MT Ed. Imagery course.

Other interviews with Ellen.

Ellen’s series on Awake TV Network.

Ellen’s article in John Hopkin’s news.

Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – Humming chorus

Naropa University.

Dr. Stevens Farmer.

Ellen’s recommended essential oils to get started:

• Raven
• Theives
• Digeze
• Joy
• Valor

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In this episode, Chris shares some personal experiences, reflective questions, and resources for Music Therapists trying to balance their personal and professional identities. This episode was created in response to the multiple requests for an episode with a specifically Christian perspective.

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Chris Wojdak is licensed as a Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado, as well as a Board Certified Music Therapist. He studied at Nazareth College of Rochester in New York State where he received his Masters in Creative Arts Therapy/Music Therapy, as well as University of Colorado Denver where he took additional coursework in counseling and psychotherapy. His primary specialties are children and adolescents with mental illness, experiences of trauma, abuse and neglect, developmental disabilities, and chronic/terminal illness. Chris also works with adults who are struggling with a variety of mental health needs including anxiety, depression, and spiritual difficulties. He utilizes a relational, neurobiologically informed and developmentally sensitive approach to therapy that focuses on addressing specific, functional goals, adapting to life’s challenges, and assisting each client in reaching their full potential.

Chris is a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Russian Catholic community. He is passionate about Eastern Catholic spirituality, ancient and medieval philosophy, and the integration of these traditions with evidence-based mental health practice. 

Find Chris online and you can email him at christopher.wojdak@mounttaborcounseling.com

Resilience and the Virtue of Fortitude: Aquinas in Dialogue with the Psychosocial Sciences – Craig Steven Titus 

Ancient Christian Wisdom and Aaron Beck’s Cognitive Therapy – Father Alexis Trader

Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients – Joshua J. Knabb

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This episode is about the COVID-19 vaccination experiences of Music Therapists. This episode is not intended to share information or misinformation about the vaccine, to influence your decision about the vaccine, or anything other than share the vaccination experiences of Music Therapists who provided responses to be included in this episode. I hope you find comfort in hearing the stories of other MT’s.

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Please see the CDC website, the AMTA website here and here, and your regional/state committee’s for further information and guidance regarding vaccination.

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