Category Archives: The Basics of Music Therapy

Memorial Day… a #MusicTherapy Tribute

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Memorial Day, previously known as Decoration Day, began after the Civil War to honor the fallen Union and Confederate soldiers. Many men and women have fought and died protecting our country and fighting for our freedom since then and we continue … Continue reading

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10 Ways a Music Therapist Aids in Cancer Treatment

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Music therapists can be very useful in cancer treatment and are beginning to be seen more and more in the hospital setting. There are a variety of interventions and treatment strategies the music therapist is trained to implement as well … Continue reading

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The Triangle… It’s Not Just For Dinner Time

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Today we are giving a shout out to the triangle! One may think this instrument is simple and its uses can only go so far, but this is far from the truth! The triangle can be used for a variety … Continue reading

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Your Brain on Music Part 2: Autism, Music and the Brain

Since it is Autism Awareness month, it seemed appropriate to follow up Part II of Your Brain on Music with an emphasis on autism. Though research is scarce on how music specifically affects the brain of individuals with autism, there … Continue reading

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#MWAMTA14 Follow Up: Embracing the Piano in Your Practice… Getting Started

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I had such an overwhelming response and interest in my presentation regarding Pop music on Saturday that I couldn’t help but add just a little more! First of all, a big THANK YOU for all who stopped by to check … Continue reading

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8 Reasons Why You Should Sing Every Day

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Many people think that if they aren’t considered a “good” singer, then they should just keep their voices silent. I believe this couldn’t be further from the truth! Our voice is the natural instrument that majority of us have and … Continue reading

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#ThursdayTherapyTune: Songwriting with Older Adults

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Finally it is the first day of Spring! I couldn’t help but share the lyrics to this song written by a group of mine a few weeks ago. We actually used the very same songwriting example I shared in the Music Therapy … Continue reading

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Your Brain On Music Part 1: 4 Facts You Should Know About Music’s Effect on the Brain

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The human brain is the most complex organ in the body and is responsible for deciphering all of the stimuli we encounter on a daily basis. One of the most common stimuli we encounter every day, throughout the day, is … Continue reading

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Now Accepting New Clients!

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We are happy to announce that as of RIGHT NOW we are accepting new clients! If you haven’t considered music therapy before, now may be the perfect time! All music therapy sessions are facilitated by Leslie Jones, MMT, MT-BC who … Continue reading

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5 Things You Need to Know About Music Therapy

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One of the questions I constantly hear in my day to day practice is “what is music therapy?” which is usually followed by “I’ve never heard of it before.” If you are one of the people who are unaware of … Continue reading

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