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Motor Goals with Resonator Bells
Resonator bells go by many different names depending on who you ask: tone bars, bells, chime bars, even the “deconstructable xylophone.” For the purpose of observing the history of the resonator bells, we can assume that modern resonator bells have developed as modifications of the xylophone.
Body Percussion in Virtual Music Therapy
Body percussion is a great, low-material option for addressing a variety of goals. It lends itself to the virtual music-making of teletherapy or being a quick and easy addition to a session.
Music and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Musicians overall perform better than controls on rhythm perception, temporal discrimination tasks, sensorimotor timing tasks, and inhibitory control tasks. They also have larger brain volume in the motor control areas like the cerebellum and basal ganglia and cognitive control regions in the frontal and parietal lobes (Slater & Tate, 2018). The enhancement of these neural regions and networks suggests that there is potential for experience (musical training) to shape neural systems.
How Can We Increase Access to Music Therapy? 10Qs with Nikki Belshe Lanza, Founder and President, Fort Worth Music Therapy Fund
How Can We Increase Access to Music Therapy? 10 Questions with Nikki Belshe Lanza, Founder and President, Fort Worth Music Therapy Fund At Heart and Harmony, we believe that therapy should be equitable, accessible, and normalized - music therapy included! When our...
Song Discussions for Kids
Example Song Discussions for Kids by Jordan Tenpas, MT-BC When I’m working with kids, I’m often drawn towards more active interventions, like singing, instrument play, or movement. And there are tons of options for experiences we can have in those categories! However,...
Sensory Processing Disorder: What the DSM Doesn’t Tell You
When you think of sensory processing, you might initially think of smelling perfumes and flowers, feeling a soft blanket, listening to traffic outside your apartment, and so on. These are certainly important aspects of sensory processing, but this is only a small part of the whole
experience.
Non-Music Therapy Books for Music Therapists in 2022
Non-Music Therapy Books for Music Therapists in 2022 by Miranda Rex, MA, MT-BC Looking to add some helpful titles to your work bookshelf in 2022? Look no further! As an avid reader, these are books I found to be really insightful and beneficial to my growth as...
Simple Adaptations for Music Education
Check out our favorite tips for music therapists and music teachers alike who need to think outside the box and implement adaptations in their music lessons.
A Day in the Life of a Music Therapy Intern
A Day in the Life of a Music Therapy Intern at Heart and Harmony by Isabelle Spence, MTI My name is Isabelle, and I am a fall 2021 intern at Heart and Harmony. Applying for internships can be overwhelming. When considering which internship sites to apply for, it is...
6 Ways to Reduce Stress with Music
6 Ways to Reduce Stress with Music During this time in our society, there are people experiencing many emotions such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Finding appropriate outlets and ways to express yourself could be hard or difficult. The use of music has been...
