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Licensing Music Therapists in Minnesota: What's Happening Now?
Currently, 13 states across the United States require music therapists to maintain a professional license to practice, and Minnesota has...

Katie Kottemann, MT-BC
3 days ago3 min read
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Music for Mindfulness, From a Former Skeptic
My relationship with mindfulness has always been magnetic, because I’ve been repelled from it as much as the idea has drawn me in. The...

Joseph Neidorf, MT-BC
Jun 92 min read
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Facilitate with Pride: 3 Music Therapy Interventions Utilizing Queer Music
Pride Month is here, and everyone at Keynote Music Therapy is excited to celebrate diverse voices this June! To get us into the mindset...

Lauren Schaff, MT-BC
Jun 25 min read
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Why Music?
Music therapy may sometimes look like entertainment, but it is so much more. Although it is certainly true that engaging in music and...

David St Charles, MT-BC
May 266 min read
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Mindful May with Music Therapy!
“Mom, where are my flip flops?” “When is my last concert?” “Be sure to leave work early!” “Don’t forget the school picnic,” “I have 5...

Michelle McConnell, MT-BC
May 193 min read
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Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month!
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and National Play your Ukulele Day was on May 2nd, but music...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
May 121 min read
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On the Road Again: Self-Care Ideas for Music Therapists between Sessions
Many music therapists travel to their clients rather than holding sessions in a brick-and-mortar space; and the drive-time adds up! So...

Shannon Wenzel, MT-BC
May 53 min read
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Hidden Gems to Support Improvisation
Prior to becoming a music therapist, I spent many years teaching piano lessons. As a new music therapist, I found myself returning to...

Kristi McNellis, MT-BC
Apr 282 min read
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Vocal Care for Music Therapists
Many music therapists spend much of their day singing as they go from one session to another and are singing easily as many as 4-6 hours...

Jennifer Blair, MMT, MT-BC
Apr 214 min read
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Celebrating Autism Awareness Month!
Music Therapy and ASD April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! Music therapy can be a wonderful tool for people with Autism Spectrum...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Apr 82 min read
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Trailblazing Women in Music Therapy
Happy Women’s History month! During these next few weeks, we want to take the opportunity to learn about some of the women who were...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Mar 121 min read
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INTERVENTION IDEA: Conversation Hearts & Social Skills
Conversation hearts, cut from colorful construction paper Happy Valentine's Day! Today we celebrate love of all different kinds. Here is...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Feb 142 min read
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"What are you going to be for Halloween?"
Looking for inspiration for your Halloween costume this year or a fun new intervention? Use this silly song by Matthew Gray Gubler -...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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A must-watch video this Indigenous Peoples' Day: "How Indigenous Music Impacts Modern Genres" by PBS Voices
For generations, music has been an integral part of indigenous culture, but as we learn in this video, it goes far beyond flutes and...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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Music and Milestones: Ideas for using music to promote infant growth and development
Did you know that music can benefit people of all ages, even infants? In fact, music can support infants’ developmental skills such as...

Lauren Schaff, MT-BC
Jul 28, 20244 min read
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FREE Session Plan: Dance BINGO
Short on time? Want a meaningful intervention that promotes: Fine and gross motor skills Cognitive recall Positive social integration...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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Welcome, Michelle!
Michelle is a board-certified music therapist. She attended University Wisconsin Eau Claire, where she received her Bachelor of Science...
maggie7518
Feb 26, 20241 min read
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MUSICAL MEMORIES: Why they "stick" in our brains
When you hear a song and are transported back to the time you first heard it, the people you were with, and the feelings you had. When...
carolyn0688
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Session Idea: Holiday Edition
Seasonal music send cues to the brain that the holidays are near! This increases reality orientation and sparks memories for those with...
maggie7518
Dec 15, 20231 min read
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Welcome, Emily!
Emily is a board-certified music therapist. She attended Drury University and received her Bachelor of Music Therapy with a minor in...
carolyn0688
Nov 17, 20231 min read
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