Music Therapy Session Ideas
Books You Can Sing
Books You Can Sing by Nikki Belshe Lanza, MNLM, MT-BC We’ve compiled a list of our favorite singable books for music educators, music therapists, caregivers, and anyone who loves to sing!
Using Art in Music Therapy Sessions
Using Art in Music Therapy Sessions by Emily Hammer, Music Therapy Intern. If you’re looking to expand your repertoire of interventions or spice up your reliable ones, this read is for you!
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.
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.
DIY Musical Instruments to Craft at Home
Grab some arts supplies and make some DIY musical instruments with us! Follow along as our board-certified music therapist demonstrates on video.
Hey Jude Lyric Analysis
Hey Jude Lyric Analysis by Miranda Rex, MA, MT-BC Hey Jude is one of the most popular and well-known songs of all time. Almost any time I have heard it played, it seems to create a transcendent musical experience, where everyone feels connected and united through...
Using Guitar and String Instruments for Motor Goals in Music Therapy
Exploring Motor Uses of Instruments in Music Therapy - Guitar and Varied String Instruments by Madison Michel, MT-BC Hello all, Madison here again with part 2 of my latest series! For my graduate practicum project in fulfillment of my master’s in music therapy at...
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...
Soundtrack of Your Life
I think almost all music therapists have done the Soundtrack of Your Life exercise, but I’m willing to bet we all do it differently from one another. Here’s how I usually work through this with both my groups and individuals.
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...