written by Annie Summar 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 […]
Category: Music Therapy
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 […]
The Journey of a Music Therapist: The Job Search
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 […]
