#olderadult

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...

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...

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...

FAQ Series: What do you actually do?!

Being a music therapist means constantly being asked... “What is music therapy?" "What do you actually DO?” That’s kind of like asking...

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...

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,...

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...