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Top 10 Songs For Older Adults
Music and memory are inextricably linked - just as our favorite films have iconic soundtracks, so do many of us have a soundtrack to the...

Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Apr 9, 20195 min read


What Goes on Inside a Music Therapist's Head?
Have you ever noticed how two people can observe the same scenario and see two completely different things??? Imagine this scene... ...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jan 5, 20192 min read


Insider's Guide to Songwriting for Emotional & Social Health
I have a confession to make: I was an emo kid. We’re a dying breed- the Vans Warped Tour just finished its last run, and scene music has...

Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Oct 7, 20185 min read


Why Music Breaks Through Barriers to Communication
My name is Catherine, and I am a mumbler. Maybe it’s a result of self-consciousness as a kid (after my teacher referred me to speech...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Sep 10, 20184 min read


Can Music Therapy Improve Social Skills?
The act of making music is inherently communicative . When I was a kid, I think my mom probably connected to the worries of Uncle Jesse...

Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Jul 20, 20184 min read


What Happens in a Music Therapy Group?
When we get new clients or referrals, oftentimes parents don’t know what to expect when they send their children to a music therapy group....

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jun 15, 20185 min read


Meet our Music Therapist: Catherine!
I asked our music therapists a few questions about themselves, and they were more than willing to share with you! Read below to find out...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jun 8, 20182 min read


Meet our Music Therapist: Cassie!
I asked our music therapists a few questions about themselves, and they were more than willing to share with you! Read below to find out...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jun 5, 20182 min read


5 Reasons Music Therapy Might Help the Older Adults in Your Life
Caregiving for someone with dementia can be exhausting, frustrating, and deeply lonely . Your schedule revolves around appointments,...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Apr 2, 20184 min read


Why Live Music is More Powerful than Recorded Music
We live in a world where pretty much any song you could ever think of is available at the click of a button. As a songwriter, I have my...

Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Mar 5, 20184 min read


Strengthen Communication and Family Relationships through Music
I recently read about an awesome study where interactive music-making was compared to listening to "Baby Einstein" CDs. The results were...

Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
Jan 18, 20185 min read


3 Ways to Improve Your Child's Executive Function
When I hear the phrase “ Executive Functioning ,” my mind conjures an image of a tiny businesswoman at the helm of my brain, giving...

Catherine Backus, MT-BC
Jan 6, 20183 min read
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