One of my favorite piggy-back songwriting templates I’ve made is based off of “Introducing Me” from Camp Rock 2. It’s a great way to get to know a new client or student at the start of services, or practice meeting new people if I bring a student observer with me to sessions. Grab this free downloadable songwriting template of this social skills song by Nick Jonas.

Encanto’s soundtrack has been a HUGE hit among all ages, remaining listed in the top hits charts for weeks. So here’s some fresh ways to engage your clients (especially teens and young adults) using TikTok dances, ukulele, songwriting, and more during your music therapy sessions!

In December, I had the privilege of joining Kate Shannon, LCPC, LCAT, MT-BC with Creative Therapy Umbrella on her podcast! We talked about a variety of topics, including all of the roles I juggle with being a music therapist, a business owner, a supervisor, and more. Tune in to get some ideas about songwriting as well as some insight on business adventures during the pandemic.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we have the perfect music therapy intervention for you and your clients. Grab this free downloadable songwriting template of an upbeat song by Lizzo to tell your friends and family that you love them.

It’s that time of year again - the holiday shopping season is upon us. I’ve spent some time this year as I’ve added employees and expanded my practice researching and buying music therapy supplies, and wanted to share a list of materials to help others with that process. So whether you’re a student asking for supplies for Christmas, a business owner wanting to treat their employees with new materials for the new year, or a private practice owner trying to stay organized - here is a list of things that I would personally recommend.

Need a music intervention that could address: fine motor skills, following multi-step directions, self-esteem building, creative expression, attention to task, or frustration tolerance? One of my favorite experiences I’ve facilitated is creating a build-your-own ukulele kit - I just LOVE how versatile it is.

Do you know much about TikTok? Yeah, me neither. I came across a “duet” online though and realized there are several ways TikTok could be incorporated into music therapy sessions, so I did some research. Here’s some info on ways to utilize TikTok for songwriting and singing along to your favorite artist.