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March is Here!

March is Here!

Now that February has drawn to a close and March is officially here, that means spring is right around the corner! March brings St. Patrick’s Day, blooming leaves, flowers, and sunny days to come, which adds an extra pep in the step of those like me who revel in the...

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World Music Therapy Day

World Music Therapy Day

I'm proud to be a music therapist every day of the year, but especially on this one. March 1st is World Music Therapy Day, so today I'm celebrating my colleagues around the globe, the amazing work they do, and all of those who have and continue to benefit from music...

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A Musical Trip to the Beach

A Musical Trip to the Beach

Over the weekend, I took a short trip to sunny Florida, and I couldn’t help but get excited about the warmer weather coming our way. Although higher temperatures aren’t here yet, the few days I spent in my sandals and sunglasses inspired this week’s beach-themed post!...

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Escaping Winter

Escaping Winter

Every February, I start to get really restless and lose my patience for what always seems like a never-ending winter season. Luckily, it's at this time that we usually have the chance to escape the frozen midwest and spend a few days in paradise -- also known as Marco...

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Adding a Little Color to the Music

Adding a Little Color to the Music

These dreary wintry days have me longing for spring and all of its colors, so I’ve taken that inspiration into my music therapy sessions and music classes with a few colorfully themed songs. Identifying colors is an important developmental skill for young children, so...

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“Fly Away (Free Bird)”

“Fly Away (Free Bird)”

The following is a guest post by Yaniza, a bilingual singer-songwriter based in New York City. Yaniza's tunes bring joy and sunshine to its listeners through catchy lyrics meshed with acoustic guitar, ukulele, or piano base. Much like her home city, Yaniza's music is...

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Moving and Grooving…While Sitting?!

Moving and Grooving…While Sitting?!

Those of us who work with young children know how essential movement is to a successful music therapy session or music class. Although movement is necessary, sometimes when all of the kiddos get up to move, chaos can break out and spread like wildfire! As a young...

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Becoming a Paper Planner Person

Becoming a Paper Planner Person

This year, like so many years before, I set out to become a paper planner person. There's something so appealing about the idea of organizing my life inside of a pretty planner full of fresh paper, but I haven't been able to follow through with the...

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