Every Monday evening during the fall semester, you will find me teaching Psychology of Music at the University of Minnesota to music...

With the abundance of music streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. it’s no wonder that creating highly specific,...

As the 4th of July approaches, the anticipation of fireworks fills the air and what better way to bring that excitement into your music...

As humans, we all have sensory needs that must be met in order to function, feel safe, and to maintain emotional and physical well-being....

Currently, 13 states across the United States require music therapists to maintain a professional license to practice, and Minnesota has...

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...

Pride Month is here, and everyone at Keynote Music Therapy is excited to celebrate diverse voices this June! To get us into the mindset...

Music therapy may sometimes look like entertainment, but it is so much more. Although it is certainly true that engaging in music and...

“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...

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and National Play your Ukulele Day was on May 2nd, but music...

Many music therapists travel to their clients rather than holding sessions in a brick-and-mortar space; and the drive-time adds up! So...

Prior to becoming a music therapist, I spent many years teaching piano lessons. As a new music therapist, I found myself returning to...

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...

Music Therapy and ASD April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! Music therapy can be a wonderful tool for people with Autism Spectrum...

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...

Conversation hearts, cut from colorful construction paper Happy Valentine's Day! Today we celebrate love of all different kinds. Here is...

Looking for inspiration for your Halloween costume this year or a fun new intervention? Use this silly song by Matthew Gray Gubler -...

For generations, music has been an integral part of indigenous culture, but as we learn in this video, it goes far beyond flutes and...

Did you know that music can benefit people of all ages, even infants? In fact, music can support infants’ developmental skills such as...

Short on time? Want a meaningful intervention that promotes: Fine and gross motor skills Cognitive recall Positive social integration...