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Let’s Talk – Songwriting Reflections on Pandemic Life
Let's Talk - Reflecting on Pandemic Life by Annika Labus, MTI With the end of 2020 and the anniversary of the COVID-19 outbreak upon on us, I would just like to say it has been a WILD year. It was not what I expected out of it at all. At the start of the year I moved...
6 Ways to Give the Gift of Music in 2020
6 Ways to Give the Gift of Music in 2020! What do you give the loved ones on your list when they've spent lockdown online shopping for themselves and options for experiential gifts are limited by COVID-19? You give the gift of music, of course! Keep reading for six...
Motor Uses of the Buffalo Drum, Ocean Drum, and Tambourine in Music Therapy
Exploring the Motor Uses of Instruments in Music Therapy- Buffalo Drum, Ocean Drum, and Tambourine by Madison Michel, MT-BC Hello all, Madison here. For my graduate practicum project in fulfillment of my master’s in music therapy at Colorado State University...
We Stand Against Injustice
We Stand Against Injustice The killing of George Floyd by a white police officer and the demonstrations that have followed are bringing difficult conversations to the table. Discussions about racism and privilege are important and necessary, not only right now,...
Music Bingo: 12 Unique Themes for Quarantine Fun and Clinical Practice
Music Bingo: 12 Unique Themes for Quarantine Fun and Clinical Practice by Miranda Rex, MA, MT-BC We have all heard of music bingo. Most of us have probably done it multiple times. But what kinds of topics are you using? Sure Today’s Hits and 80s themes are fun, but...
Top 15 Songs About Platonic Love
Top 15 Songs About Platonic Love by Sammi Graham, MT-BC As a music therapist with a sentimental heart I love to create holiday-themed session plans whenever possible, but I’ve found that Valentine’s Day can be a difficult topic to find therapeutic applications for...
Why Should I Consider a Doula? 12 Questions with Doula Barb of Birth Fort Worth
Why Should I Consider a Doula? 12 Questions with Doula Barb of birth | Fort Worth by Annie Roberson, MT-BC and Barb Davis, CD-Labor, CBE Today, we're talking with Barb Davis, CD-Labor, CBE to talk about all things doula! Barb is a dual certified birth & postpartum...
10 Benefits of Using Music in Labor
10 Benefits of Using Music During Labor by Lilah Pittman, MA, MT-BC Music seems to accompany many aspects of life. It’s used for celebration, to pass the time, to increase communal bonding, to entertain, and for countless other uses. But did you know that music can be...
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin: A Review
This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel J. Levitin: A Review by Molly Harrell, MTI Who is this book for? A compelling merger of neuroscience and music, This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession is a comprehensive account of music and all of its...
How Music Can Help You Feel Safe and Supported During Labor
How Music Can Help You Feel Safe and Supported During Labor by Sammi Graham, MT-BC Whether it’s a mom dancing in her hospital gown to pass the time, or a dad playing Salt-N-Pepa’s “Push It” on his phone to lighten the mood, most of us have seen viral videos of people...