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...

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...