by Devmelodies | Jan 9, 2012 | Advocacy, Music Therapy
As music therapists, we often read posts and articles about how to advocate for our profession. We read about advocating for music therapy when speaking with congressmen, schools, hospitals and even hopeful individual recipients of music therapy. We also read about...
by DevelopingMom | Dec 30, 2011 | Music Therapy, News
Professionally and Personally, 2011 was a year of exactly what I had described in the title above; Rebuilding, Renewal and Rejoicing. Right from the get go, I knew that 2011 was going to be a great year as I had just recently conquered and won a tough battle with...
by DevelopingDad | Dec 20, 2011 | Activities, Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy
Finding creative movement activities for my K-4 population is always fun and exciting! It is especially fun during the holidays with the many musical choices available for adaptation, both instrumental and vocal. This month I took an instrumental version of Sleigh...
by Devmelodies | Dec 15, 2011 | Early Childhood, Music, Music Therapy
My job is awesome. Being a Music Therapist with Early Childhood means that I can forever be goofy and silly and it all has a purpose. Tonight, my job gets even better, as I get to take the children that I get the pleasure of working with on a weekly basis, and...
by Devmelodies | Dec 8, 2011 | Advocacy, Music Therapy
First off, let me apologize. That first post, had it continued, would have been way too long for any of you to handle. So here, part two in the “Top Ten Highlights of #AMTA11”. For Part 1, go Here! (Thanks for the idea to offer several posts, Natalie...
by Devmelodies | Nov 24, 2011 | Advocacy, Music Therapy
Wow! That is the one word I can use describe all that has happened in the last week. Around 10am last week, my adventure with #AMTA11 started. Each year, around this time I make what I consider the “pilgrimage” to the American Music Therapy Association...