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Friday Fave: Memorial Day Weekend
This weekend is, first and foremost, a time to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. But for many people (including me), it is also the unofficial kick-off of summer. Even though I have two days of school left next week, it still feels like...
The End is Near…
The end of the school year, that is! There are a few big events at the school where I work which signify that summer break is upon us. One of those events happened just yesterday and is my very favorite of the whole year. It doesn't get much better than having all...
Anywhere, Anytime
I've been working closely with one of my school's speech therapists for the last couple of months, and the other day she came to me with a new song idea. She told me that she was sitting in church, singing the African American spiritual "I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use...
Sunday Singalong: Ready, Set, Wait!
I really wanted to film this week's video outside, but unfortunately my cameraman (aka my husband) was taking a nap after a long day of yard work and soccer. My usual studio setting will have to do for today, but there will be more outdoor videos in the near future!...
Friday Fave: Episode 4 of Our Podcast
The Music Therapy Round Table is a monthly podcast series hosted by myself, Kimberly S. Moore, and Michelle Erfurt. In case you haven't already read the back-story, here's a recap: Michelle and I met back in 2008 after she visited my blog. Kimberly and I met in...
Stop, Think and Do
The teachers at my school often ask me to write very specific songs to enhance their classroom lessons. After all, my job as a music therapist is to support each classroom's progress toward established goals and objectives. Last month I was asked to write a song...
Friday Fave: Champions for Children
I write frequently about children with special needs and the work I (and all of you professionals and parents) do to make their lives better. But today I want to talk about another group of children: those who have been sexually and physically abused. This is...
Kappa Delta Recognizes Music Therapy
When I found out I was going to be featured in my sorority's national alumnae magazine a few months back, I couldn't believe it. I've been reading the Angelos of Kappa Delta since I graduated from Rollins College in 2004, and am always amazed by the wonderful things...
Before & After
One of the best decisions I ever made was moving my private practice from "the road" (traveling to my students' homes) into my own home-based studio. This has allowed me to work with many more students on a daily basis, because no longer do I need to build commute...