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Creating Functional Playlists
With the abundance of music streaming apps like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc. it’s no wonder that creating highly specific,...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Jul 73 min read
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"What are you going to be for Halloween?"
Looking for inspiration for your Halloween costume this year or a fun new intervention? Use this silly song by Matthew Gray Gubler -...

Emily Dobson, MT-BC
Nov 1, 20241 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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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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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, 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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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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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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Happy New Year from Keynote Music Therapy!
Our team at Keynote Music Therapy is looking forward to all of the new moments (and music) that 2022 will bring!

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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What are you thankful for?
Our team at Keynote is so thankful for our clients and the music we share together. What are you thankful for this year?

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Dec 12, 20211 min read
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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
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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
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Ring of Fire // A song for reminiscence
Take conversations with the older adults in your life to the next level- with music! Jennifer gives us a glimpse into the ways music can:...

Carolyn Beck, MT-BC
Oct 14, 20211 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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