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Shaking Up, Down, & All Around…Old School Style
One of my favorite things about music is that it can trigger memories, reminding us of good times or special people. “Shake, Rattle & Roll” always reminds me of listening to cassette tapes on the way to music lessons with my grandparents, and I am thrilled to be...
{GGB 68} Travel Tales
A common theme of summer is TRAVEL. It’s one of my favorite things to do, but it can also be a bit stressful, whether you’re traveling with or without your family. In this episode of the podcast, Jaime and I are talking all about how we handle both kinds of travel --...
My Top Three Favorite (and Effective!) Stretchy Band Songs
Most of the therapeutic tools in my collection are incredibly versatile and can be used to address a number of different goals. One of my favorite tools is the stretchy band. When used in a group setting, a stretchy band can bring about social awareness to children...
A Must-Read for Every Music Therapist
About a year and a half ago, my proverbial plate was fuller than ever. I had a 3 year old, a one year old, students and clients numbering in the double digits, several classes, and two businesses. It was around that same time that I learned about Ami Kunimura's new...
The Toolbox Song
Rhythm sticks are good for so much more than just tapping! I use them in my music therapy sessions, groups and early childhood classes to address a variety of objectives. I’m excited to share “The Toolbox Song” with you because it truly is one of the most effective...
More Than Just Tapping: All The Ways to Use Rhythm Sticks
One of the most versatile instruments in my musical arsenal is definitely rhythm sticks. There are SO many things you can do with rhythm sticks, and SO many goals that can be targeted, too! Lucky for us, Listen & Learn Music has some great goal-oriented songs...
{GGB 67} Wearing Multiple Hats in Music Class
There is a whole lot of crossover when it comes to being both a music therapist and a mom…especially when you teach early childhood classes and have young children. Jaime and I can check both of those boxes, and have a whole lot of experience playing both the role of...
Teaching Social Skills Through Song
One of the most important skills all children must learn is appropriate social interaction. Social skills enable us to connect with others, but are often very abstract for children and can be difficult to teach. Whenever something is difficult to teach children, I...
{GGB 66} All Things Disney!
Fun fact: both my co-host Jaime and I are total “Disney people” and have been from an early age. As a result, Disney has played a huge role in our lives, from taking Disney vacations, to using Disney songs in our music therapy and early childhood work, to sharing the...