written by Annie Murphy, MT-BC Most of us spend our days listening to music whether it is on our commute to work, while cooking dinner, doing chores around the house, or while working out. Music can elicit a wide variety of emotions and because of this, music can be a powerful tool to use when […]
Category: Music Therapy
Benefits of Music for Addiction Recovery
written by Annie Murphy MT-BC “Music, reflecting the norms, attitudes, beliefs and experiences of a group of people, serves a unifying function in groups, as in society. Music therapy utilizes the power of music to facilitate recognition of a common identity among addicted clients, as well as common beliefs and problems, thereby opening pathways for […]
Music and (My) Mental Health
written by Metro Music Makers instructor Dr. Victor Ezquerra
Auditory Processing Disorder: The Breakdown
“Auditory Processing is what the brain does with what the ear hears.” Jack Katz
Music Therapy: So, What Is It, Really?
written by Metro Music Makers instructor and music therapist, Annie Summar, MT-BC
Music Therapy in School Settings with Severe and Profound Diagnoses
Written by Connor Grimes (MT-BC Pending)
Music Therapy Intervention Series: Drawing to Music
By Metro Music Makers music therapist Kristen Van Dyke, MT-BC *Note: The goal of this blog series discussing music therapy interventions is to give more information about the field of music therapy and what a music therapist does. For the safety of all those involved, only a licensed, board-certified music therapist should carry out these […]
Music Therapy Intervention Series: Lyric Discussion
Written by Kristen Van Dyke, MT-BC *Note: The goal of this blog series discussing music therapy interventions is to give more information about the field of music therapy and what a music therapist does. For the safety of all those involved, only a licensed, board-certified music therapist should carry out these interventions. However, at the […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist Series
We have an amazing team of music therapists on staff at Metro Music Makers. The road to becoming a music therapist is not an easy one, and we have a blog series that explains that journey. If you or someone you know is heading into this career, you may find these posts interesting, or if […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: The Importance of Self-Care
Kenzi Podell, a music therapist, is fresh off of passing her board exam to become a licensed music therapist. She learned a lot through the process of becoming a music therapist, and she wanted to share that hard-earned knowledge with others who are coming behind her in the process. Whether you’re just getting started on […]
