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Article: Music Therapy Brings Solace to COVID-19 Patients and Healers (NPR)
Tom Sweitzer facilitating a weekly virtual music therapy group. Photo by Michele Abercrombie/NPR We all need some hope in our news cycle...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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Revitalize your telehealth sessions
Technology, lighting, sound quality OH MY! To those who have been facilitating telehealth music therapy services for almost a year now,...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Feb 3, 20212 min read
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My mantra for 2021
We made it! But why does it feel like 2021 is just 2020 part 2?! The reality is that the transition to this bright, shiny new year has...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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The top 10 gifts for older adults in your life
The season of giving and receiving is upon us! We have all had to navigate this year in unexpected ways, and I don't know about you, but...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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Resources For You: Free Thanksgiving session plan for older adults
We are celebrating Thanksgiving this upcoming week which means many of our clients are thinking about their families, food and the things...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Nov 21, 20201 min read
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Give the gift of music this holiday season
We all have a loved one in our life that is especially difficult to shop for. Whether they just simply already have it all or you are...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Election Playlist!
Kayla Shafer, MA, MT-BC Long lines at your polling place? No problem! Create a playlist on your favorite streaming platform with the...

Kayla Shafer, MA, MT-BC
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Indigenous Peoples' Day 2020
Art by Indigenous artist Ernesto Yerena and photographer Arlene Mejorado. Model is Shalene Joseph from the Native Wellness Institute....

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Oct 15, 20202 min read
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Keynote Keepsake
As I have preached in past blog posts, this year has been a time for all of us to be especially mindful about our well-being, even when...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Oct 6, 20201 min read
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Intergenerational Music Therapy: Bridging gaps across the lifespan
*The video and photo attached highlights a research study conducted through the University of Louisville on the implications of...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Sep 23, 20202 min read
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In a world of unknown, music is our constant
As a music therapist, I've heard the phrase "listening to the radio is my therapy" too many times to count. Although the phrase itself...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Sep 14, 20202 min read
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"Healthy We Will Be"; Rewriting an old tune for self-care and support
There is no doubt about it, the year 2020 has given us all an opportunity to reflect upon the things that are truly important in life....

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Resources for you: Conversation Starters to connect with your loved one (Part 2!)
Can you believe that it is already JULY?! I don't know about you all, but the past few months have simultaneously felt like the quickest...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jul 6, 20202 min read
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Keynote stands with Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Street art in Minneapolis, MN Artist anonymous Like so many people in our community and beyond, our team at Keynote Music Therapy is...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jun 16, 20201 min read
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Resources For You: Music to engage the senses
Although the weather is getting warmer (a special treat for us Minnesotans), older adults within the community are still isolated and...
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
May 26, 20201 min read
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What it means to be grieving the loss of human connection
The first time we met, he (mid-nap) burst into rich, bass singing as I strummed and sang "Down In the Valley". I almost leapt out of my...
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
May 22, 20202 min read
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Resources for You: 5 Conversation Starters to connect with your loved one
Happy Friday, world! How are we doing? Some words I've heard floating around include fearful, helpless and frustrated. We are all...
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
Apr 24, 20202 min read
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Resources For You: Learn about Patsy Cline, Songs for Mealtime in Memory Care, and more!
We are back with another week of resources! If you are a caregiver, facility staff or loved one of an older adult, these are for you....
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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Resources For You: A Musical Toolkit
Need I say it? The elephant in the room, the topic that has been on all of our minds; springtime! I am kidding, of course. It is the...
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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Our team is growing... Meet Jennifer!
We are excited to introduce you to our newest team member, Jennifer! Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer Blair and I am the newest...
Jennifer Blair, MT-BC
Mar 13, 20202 min read
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