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Teaching Children to Give Thanks
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year! I love being able to reflect on my life and really appreciate all that I have. I also love being able to discuss this with the children that I make music with. I believe that even young children can begin to...
Taking the Unconventional Route
I knew even before I started my music therapy education that I was going to take the unconventional route. I’d already had plenty of practice at that, having completed my undergraduate education as a vocal performance major 3 semesters early in order to graduate and...
{PREORDER GIVEAWAY} Innovative Income for Music Therapists
After first announcing my goal to write this book on the final day of 2018 and working on it ever since, I am over the moon to finally share more details with you…starting with the cover!!! About the Book Innovative Income for Music Therapists: Beyond Direct Service...
Pumpkins, Performances & Planning a Book Launch
Those 3 "P"s basically sum up the month of October for me! It's been a busy one, between all the Halloween-related activities for my children, gigs I've played, and of course, the book I've been working on for the past 6 months. Heading into October, I was worried...
A New Adventure!
A little over 4 years ago, Music Therapy Connections (my private practice and music studio) found a new home at 1234 Centre West Drive. My co-owner Katey and I were convinced it was meant to be when we first took a tour of the building; the layout was absolutely...
Pick a Pumpkin (Song) or 2
I love incorporating seasonal themes into my music therapy sessions and music classes, and autumn is a special time of year where there are so many choices for themes to bring into my work! A few of my favorites are back to school, foliage, apples, Halloween,...
Self-Care Check In
As I shared with you at the beginning of September, I've been prioritizing self-care this month (with no plans to stop doing so anytime soon). To be completely honest, this has been easier said than done; I have a LOT on my plate right now, and at times it is temping...
How to Survive Your First Year as a New Professional
Being a new professional isn’t easy. I remember those days vaguely...mostly because I wasn’t sleeping very much and working super hard for my new clients and students. Right now, many music therapists and music teachers are getting into the swing of their first school...
Unapologetically YOU
This is my 4-year-old daughter, Mia Belle. I couldn't help but take her photo before she headed to soccer practice earlier this week, mostly to capture the unique outfit she had carefully curated just for the occasion. If you know me in real life, then most likely...