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Mia’s Newborn Photos
At just 5 days old, Mia was the perfect model for her newborn photo shoot -- she slept the entire time! Our photographer, Tara Long, took advantage of her sleepiness by using lots of different fun props and even taking the shoot outside. I couldn't believe that...
You’re Invited…
It's a BIG SUMMER for Music Therapy Connections, my private practice and teaching studio. Not only are we moving to our own building next month, but we are also welcoming new members to our team. "Expansion" is the theme of 2015 -- both personally and professionally!...
1-2-3, Clack With Me
Every time we get in the car, my 2-year-old son Parker asks for "mama songs". I have about 200 of 'em loaded up on my phone, but his favorite album is a collection of songs from one of my past early childhood class sessions. I've listened to that album so often that I...
A Recording Studio for Music Therapy Connections
Last week, I shared some super exciting news with you: my private practice and teaching studio is moving! We found the perfect location for our music therapy sessions, lessons, groups, classes...and a recording studio. When we realized we had the extra space in our...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 24
The honest truth: running a private practice and working with clients is not easy when you're pregnant. Music therapist Noel Anderson knows this all too well, having done so while pregnant with TWINS. I was so excited to talk to Noel about her experiences, especially...
Peace Out, Paci
I find it more than a little amusing that we're weaning one child from the pacifier while simultaneously trying to teach the other child to take one. And it's going better than expected...for one child, at least. Mia isn't a fan quite yet, but if she's anything like...
Music Therapy Connections is Moving…Again!
I'm experiencing a bit of deja vu as I write this, because I wrote a post by the same name almost exactly one year ago. Last summer, I joined forces with my business partner, Katey Kamerad, to form an LLC and move from my home studio into Capital City Music. There we...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 23
I’m changing things up BIG TIME for the month of June on the podcast. In celebration of Father’s Day, I’m featuring four DADS who are sharing their perspective on parenting and life as a music therapist. Andrew Knight is the fourth and final guest in this special...
Pass the Tambourine
It's been a month since I picked up my guitar, but the time has come to reacquaint myself (and build up those callouses again!). Next week I'll be ditching my yoga pants and tank tops for real clothes when I start the summer session of Listen & Learn for Little Ones,...