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Until Next Time
Once upon a time, I had a rotation of 2 or 3 hello and goodbye songs that I used across the board. But now that Katey and I write a new class curriculum every few weeks, I have amassed quite a collection of greeting songs. This is one of the simpler goodbye tunes I've...
Clap, Clap, Clap
I wrote this song a WHILE back, but it's kind of perfect that I waited until now to share it with you. My baby girl has been attempting to clap her hands for the last couple of weeks, and then this morning in music class, she totally nailed it! This song was written...
(Take the) Leap Day
Happy Leap Day! February 29 only comes once every 4 years, you know. It just so happens that this year, it falls on a Monday, which made it the perfect day to take a big leap in my life. After my family, work has been the biggest priority for me over these last few...
My Top 10 Music Therapy Instruments
Any music therapist will tell you that it's really hard to pick favorites when it comes to instruments. After all, they are our tools, and we choose them based on the specific needs and goals of our clients. That being said, there are definitely certain instruments I...
Click Like This, Clack Like That
Castanets aren't your everyday instruments; they usually garner a little more interest than shakers or drums. Yes, they are fun to play, but even better, castanets are excellent for addressing fine motor skills. We bring out castanets quite often in both our classes...
Streamlining My Digital Life
As you may remember reading earlier this year, 2016 is all about self-care, simplifying, and streamlining. I spent the last few days concentrating on that 3rd "s" word, and the result is what you are looking at right now. I've been at a crossroads for quite some time...
Making New Families Feel Welcome
Attending a group activity for the first time can be intimidating -- not only for the child, but for the parent or caregiver as well. I speak from experience, having done this many times since becoming a mom. It can be especially intimidating to walk into a room where...
Mia Makes Music
Before Mia was born, my friend Crystal told me about a photo shoot idea she had. Her daughter had gotten an American Girl doll-sized grand piano for Christmas -- a tiny miniature version of the grand piano in their living room. When Mia began sitting up on her own, we...
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star
As much as I love writing new songs for my music therapy sessions and classes, I think it's equally important to share familiar songs my clients, students, and their families can sing right away. Sometimes I like to put my own spin on traditional repertoire, but in...