You may be wondering “what does a music therapist do in their spare time?” It is probably not surprising that one of the things on that list is music! There are a few tried and true music habits I have in my weekly routine that allow me to experience the many benefits I know music has to offer. Check out my personal list and I encourage you to try one for yourself!  Creating monthly playlists Each month, I create a playlist of songs I’m enjoying or resonating with at the time

The iso principle is a commonly used and well known technique among music therapists.  The iso principle is “a technique by which music is matched with the mood of a client, then gradually altered to affect the desired mood state.  This technique can also be used to affect physiological responses such as heart rate and blood pressure.” (Davis, Gfeller, & Thaut, 2008).  Utilizing the iso principle can be an extremely effective tool to alter emotional symptoms (mood) and physic

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

Many music therapists travel to their clients rather than holding sessions in a brick-and-mortar space; and the drive-time adds up! So...