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8 Songs for Rhythm Sticks
Rhythm sticks are a go-to instrument in our music therapy sessions and classes. They're not colorful and interesting-looking like some of our other instruments, but they are super versatile and can address so many important skills. Another benefit of rhythm sticks is...
“Since When Are You an Introvert?”
It was my dad, of all people, who asked me this question just the other day. "But how can you be an introvert? You've been performing in front of people your whole life. That doesn't seem very introverted to me." That's when I had to debunk the common misconception...
The Favorite Song Challenge
Can I tell you how excited I am about this week!? We're getting ready to host Music Therapy Connections' annual Favorite Song Singalong, which is a free event for families with young children. The Singalong, which will be held on both Tuesday morning and Wednesday...
Slowing Down Summer
Growing up, I loved summer for its perfect blend of laziness and activity. I spent my days sleeping in and hanging out with my friends at the pool, and then, once I was in high school, my evenings were filled with community theater rehearsals and low-key plans with...
“Under the Sea” Adapted for Castanets!
Last summer as I was planning an ocean-themed music class, I thought, “what better song to adapt than a Disney classic that’s perfectly on topic?!” So I did exactly that. The tune is (mostly) the same, but the lyrics got a little makeover so that now, “Under the Sea”...
The Next Chapter in My Story
In the summer of 2007, I started a little side hustle called Music Therapy Connections. That side hustle grew into an actual business that took up all the hours I wasn't working at my full-time job, and it eventually replaced my full-time job. In time, it grew into a...
And Then She Was 2
Two years ago right around this time, I was holding a brand new baby girl in my arms and wondering how I got so lucky. Her entrance into the world wasn't quite as smooth as her brother's, but all those hours of labor made the moment that much sweeter. Mia Belle was...
Adapting Songs from the ’50s and ’60s
I don't always adapt existing songs, but sometimes when I do, they're based on iconic tunes from the 1950s and 1960s, rewritten specifically as movement songs. Funny story: I have a long list of songs I've written but haven't shared here on the blog and in my store...
When Your Creativity is Stifled
A few weeks ago, I was making some updates to the Music Therapy Connections website when an error message popped up. I'll spare you the technical jargon, but after making a call to my hosting provider, I discovered that my current hosting server is no longer being...