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...

Michelle is a board-certified music therapist.  She attended University Wisconsin Eau Claire, where she received her Bachelor of Science...

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...

Seasonal music send cues to the brain that the holidays are near! This increases reality orientation and sparks memories for those with...

Emily is a board-certified music therapist. She attended Drury University and received her Bachelor of Music Therapy with a minor in...

As music therapists, we get asked this question frequently. Carolyn will guide you through the definition of music therapy, and share...

Halloween is a great time to spend reminiscing! What costumes did you wear when you were younger? How did you celebrate Halloween when...

Have you ever noticed that music can change your mood? There is a reason for that! Music is very intertwined with our emotions. That's...

Population: Older adults // long term care // group settings Goal areas: Improve reality orientation, cognitive recall and relaxation...

Stephanie is a board-certified music therapist. She received her Associate of Arts Degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College. Following...

Working on gross motor skills? Try incorporating dance into your music therapy sessions! Songs like the "YMCA" and "Hokey Pokey" are a...

DrAfter123/Getty Images Music is powerful. There are few people I know that would disagree with that sentiment! Research and science...

Did you know that music therapy was referenced before the 19th century? The earliest known reference to music therapy was in an article...