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Fireworks Drumming Intervention
As the 4th of July approaches, the anticipation of fireworks fills the air and what better way to bring that excitement into your music...

Molly Vielhauer, MT-BC
Jun 302 min read


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


Facilitate with Pride: 3 Music Therapy Interventions Utilizing Queer Music
Pride Month is here, and everyone at Keynote Music Therapy is excited to celebrate diverse voices this June! To get us into the mindset...

Lauren Schaff, MT-BC
Jun 25 min read


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


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


Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month!
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and National Play your Ukulele Day was on May 2nd, but music...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
May 121 min read


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


Vocal Care for Music Therapists
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...

Jennifer Blair, MMT, MT-BC
Apr 214 min read


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


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


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


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


Music therapy session idea: True Colors
Sometimes, there are days where we are feeling "the blues." Other days, we might be "brighter than the sun!" . Music, colors and imagery...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Oct 28, 20211 min read


What is the history of music therapy?
Have you ever wondered HOW the field of music therapy came to be? The first official music therapy degree program began in 1944! Check...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Oct 14, 20211 min read


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



Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 11, 20210 min read



Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Aug 11, 20210 min read


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



Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jul 15, 20210 min read


#MusicTherapyMonday: Singable Storybooks
Jen shares an interventions she uses with her clients... SINGABLE STORYBOOKS -Prompt meaningful conversations- -Promote relaxation-...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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