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By Sarah Sparrow, MT-BC The incorporation of mobile devices into music therapy sessions has evolved through the course of my music therapy career. I have been recently reflecting on both the impact and effectiveness of these tools as a professional, and I wanted to share…

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By Catherine Nielsen, MT-BC Background: Dr. Compton is a retired family practice doctor with a certificate in geriatrics. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology at Berea College, and attended medical school at the University of Virginia.  Dr. Compton worked for over 30 years at…

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By Karen House, MS, MT-BC We’ve all done it, the thing we hate to admit we love- the online personality quiz. What Disney Princess are you? What Hogwarts House would you be sorted into? What food-based superpower should you have? But what if there was…

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By Trent Barrick, MT-BC, Neurologic Music Therapist Hey friends! If you have less than 2 minutes to read this blog, here are some key points to consider if you have successfully developed a new music therapy program and are looking for ways to sustain long…

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Are you looking to get on top of developing and sustaining a new music therapy program? We’d like to encourage you with some quick tips on some ways to approach your new program! Stay tuned as we role out with more blogs and share stories…

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By Kat Fulton, Founder of MusicTherapyEd.com Are you a new professional, or looking to advance in your career as a music therapist? Grab these free music therapy CMTEs that my team has put together for you! West Music was in on this project too =)…

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By Natalie Spencer, MT-BC As a music therapist, or a professional in any career, it’s easy to get caught up in the “work grind.” Wake up, plan your session, grab your instruments, beat the rush hour traffic, make it to the session on time, and…

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By James E. Riley, MM, MT-BC Song lyrics are a powerful tool used by Board-Certified Music Therapists serving medical, palliative, educational, and mental health populations. Lyric analysis uses commercial or pre-composed songs to facilitate counseling interventions with groups or individuals. Although the term lyric analysis…

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By Ali Salier, MT-BC Six months ago, I made a candid confession from the perspective of a new music therapist landing my first gig in the recovery setting. Fast forward seven months and now I can finally say I’ve been a board certified music therapist…

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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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