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Licensing Music Therapists in Minnesota: What's Happening Now?
Currently, 13 states across the United States require music therapists to maintain a professional license to practice, and Minnesota has...

Katie Kottemann, MT-BC
1 day ago3 min read
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Music for Mindfulness, From a Former Skeptic
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...

Joseph Neidorf, MT-BC
Jun 92 min read
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Why Music?
Music therapy may sometimes look like entertainment, but it is so much more. Although it is certainly true that engaging in music and...

David St Charles, MT-BC
May 266 min read
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Mindful May with Music Therapy!
“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...

Michelle McConnell, MT-BC
May 193 min read
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Hidden Gems to Support Improvisation
Prior to becoming a music therapist, I spent many years teaching piano lessons. As a new music therapist, I found myself returning to...

Kristi McNellis, MT-BC
Apr 282 min read
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FREE Session Plan: Dance BINGO
Short on time? Want a meaningful intervention that promotes: Fine and gross motor skills Cognitive recall Positive social integration...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Apr 16, 20241 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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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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Ring the bells!
Hand bells are a great way to learn letters of the musical alphabet, colors or simply to play together in the same musical key.

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 18, 20211 min read
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Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 11, 20210 min read
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Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 11, 20210 min read
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Keaton LOVES to use drums in his sessions!
Drums are great tools for all the populations that we serve. We use drums of all different shapes, sizes, sounds, and colors to allow for...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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