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Guest DJ: Networking Pump Up Playlist

Guest DJ: Networking Pump Up Playlist

By Michelle Erfurt, MT-BC Meeting people is one of those things we MUST do to make connects and get clients. But it’s also something that does not always come naturally. Just thinking of a networking event may leave you feeling uneasy, nervous, and full of…

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A Piece of Peace

A Piece of Peace

White walls, cold temperatures, screaming neighbors and people constantly running around.  Where is this magical place?  A nursing facility.  All are very unique, yet it is still difficult to find peace within these walls.  There are constant beeps and bells.  There’s always a nurse or…

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Music and Healthy Relationships: The power of music therapy in human connection

Music and Healthy Relationships: The power of music therapy in human connection

By Catherine Nielsen, MT-BC In all of the years I’ve spent as a music therapist, I will never forget a little boy who had difficulty with connection and relationships. His goals for music therapy were to improve academic skills, facilitate social interaction, including eye contact…

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Abandoning the Plan: A “Type A” Music Therapist’s Experiences with Recognizing and Accepting the Need to Adapt on the Spot

Abandoning the Plan: A “Type A” Music Therapist’s Experiences with Recognizing and Accepting the Need to Adapt on the Spot

By Elisa Aven, M.M., MT-BC First of all, I am going to take this opportunity to out myself as a control freak. I need structure, plans, schedules, routines, and pretty little calendars outlining all of the events in my day in order to keep me…

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Slides from AMTA Conference Presentations

Slides from AMTA Conference Presentations

The wait is over! Here are the slides (in PDF format) from our presentations: “Starting and Marketing Your Music Therapy Practice” and “Talking the Talk: Networking and Music Therapy”. Stay tuned for documentation and contract samples! PBMTI Starting & Marketing Slideshow PBMTI Networking Slideshow (slides…

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PBMTI’s ‘Palm Beach Illustrated’ Interview

PBMTI’s ‘Palm Beach Illustrated’ Interview

PBMTI was honored to be featured in Palm Beach Illustrated magazines Health and Wellness section this Fall!  A huge thank you for PBI for sharing our story with your readers!  

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Take a Music Therapy Test Drive!

Take a Music Therapy Test Drive!

Have you heard about music therapy but not quite sure what it is or how it would fit into your organization/program?  You wouldn’t buy a car or outfit without trying it on so why commit to a music therapy program without experiencing the benefits first! …

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Pinterest for the Music Therapist

Pinterest for the Music Therapist

By Elisa Aven, M.M., MT-BC Many people use the social networking site, Pinterest, for exploring new recipes, planning weddings, and compiling motivational quotes, but the applications for music therapists are incredible. From planning interventions to exploring self-care strategies to discovering articles, Pinterest can provide today’s…

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Tidal Rhythms: A New Music Therapy Support Group!

Tidal Rhythms: A New Music Therapy Support Group!

Please join us for ‘Tidal Rhythms: A Music Therapy-Based Parkinson’s Support Group’ (led by PBMTI and funded by the National Parkinson Foundation South Florida) Tidal Rhythms is a support group for individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers.  The group will involve music-based activities…

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Music Therapy Happy Hour: Miami Style!

Music Therapy Happy Hour: Miami Style!

Wow – are music therapists a resilient bunch or what!  Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts, over 20 music therapists came out for our second music therapy happy hour.  Attendants ranged from music therapy students just beginning their internships to veteran MT’s looking to connect with…

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