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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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What IS music therapy?
As music therapists, we get asked this question frequently. Carolyn will guide you through the definition of music therapy, and share...
carolyn0688
Nov 13, 20231 min read
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Halloween Reminiscence: Music Listening
Halloween is a great time to spend reminiscing! What costumes did you wear when you were younger? How did you celebrate Halloween when...
maggie7518
Oct 31, 20231 min read
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CHANGE YOUR MOOD: Playlist Creation
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...
maggie7518
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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FREE SESSION PLAN: Musical travel across the USA!
Population: Older adults // long term care // group settings Goal areas: Improve reality orientation, cognitive recall and relaxation...
carolyn0688
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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Welcome, Stephanie!
Stephanie is a board-certified music therapist. She received her Associate of Arts Degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College. Following...
carolyn0688
Jun 5, 20231 min read
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Just Dance: Music and Movement Intervention
Working on gross motor skills? Try incorporating dance into your music therapy sessions! Songs like the "YMCA" and "Hokey Pokey" are a...
maggie7518
May 25, 20231 min read
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ARTICLE REVIEW: Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
DrAfter123/Getty Images Music is powerful. There are few people I know that would disagree with that sentiment! Research and science...
carolyn0688
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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Happy World Music Therapy Day!
Did you know that music therapy was referenced before the 19th century? The earliest known reference to music therapy was in an article...
maggie7518
Mar 1, 20231 min read
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Welcome, Kristi!
We are excited to be welcoming a new team member. Meet Kristi! About Kristi: Kristi is a board-certified music therapist completing her...
carolyn0688
Feb 28, 20231 min read
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Welcome, Maggie!
We are so excited to welcome our newest music music therapist to our team! Maggie is a board-certified music therapist. She earned her...

Kayla Shafer, MA, MT-BC
Nov 10, 20221 min read
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Welcome, Isaac!
We are VERY excited to be welcoming a new music therapist to the Keynote team! Isaac is a board-certified music therapist currently...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 23, 20221 min read
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Music Therapy Tips to Decrease Symptoms of Sundowning
Read on for ways you can incorporate music into your daily routine if sundowning is an issue for your residents or a loved one in your...

Kayla Shafer, MA, MT-BC
Mar 26, 20222 min read
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Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Mar 25, 20220 min read
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How can music therapy help your senior living community?
There are many benefits of music therapy for older adults... -Improve mood- -Enhance cognition and memory- -Encourage physical movement-...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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How to incorporate intentional musical experiences into your care
Professionals that work with and care for older adults have been faced with endless challenges and adversities since the onset of the...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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Celebrating Black History Month
It's a great day to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth AND Valentine's Day! . We celebrate black musicians all month (and year) long with our...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Feb 20, 20221 min read
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We are here for you.
We are here for you . Schedule a free consultation today: https://calendly.com/carolyn.../music-therapy-consultation

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Feb 20, 20221 min read
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