In our work as music therapists, we interact with individuals of all ages and abilities. It is important to consider the different ways...

Be honest. How many of you hear the word ‘ice-breaker’ and immediately feel panicked? You’re not alone. Ice-breakers can be anxiety...

Have you ever considered integrating nature into your music therapy practice? A recent study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy found...

When people hear that I am a music therapist, they often jump to the conclusion that my job entails playing sedative, atmospheric music...

As music therapists, we know that music engages the brain in powerful ways. Whether we are working toward emotional regulation, motor...

These thoughts are inspired by Kayla Shafer’s post from July, in which she argued that what determines the success of a music therapy...

Strum It or Stream It? Using Live vs Recorded Music in Music Therapy  Every day, music therapists carefully decide how to use music with...

I’m quoting myself from last time, but It bears repeating: Music therapy may sometimes look like entertainment, but it is so much more....

Something that pertains to everyone in the world is something that is not often talked about.  It is something that can or may affect us...

This past June, I had the privilege of completing my NICU Music Therapy training through the National Institute for Infant and Child...

(for Musical and Music Therapy adjacent purposes) Hello to you, blog reader! Thank you for being here and taking some time to read. I...

What is Music Therapy? According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) Music Therapy is defined as “the clinical &...

In our work as music therapists, at times it can feel like we are constantly draining our mental and emotional reserves.  This can...

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...