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5 Ways to Quickly Calm Your Anxious Mind
A mindful approach helps to separate ourselves from our thoughts and emotions so we work through our difficulties. Where does music fit in?
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
4 min read
Top 10 Songs for Self-Empowerment
Have you ever heard a song and thought “that’s exactly how I WANT to feel”? Here's a list of 10 songs to empower and uplift you!
Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC
4 min read
5 Singable Books: Bond & Build Communication Skills
Making music with your child can help set them up for success in the future. Not a musician? Singable books solve that problem!
Cassie Smith, MT-BC
3 min read
3 Ways to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
This time of year can be oh so stressful! Here are 3 easy ways to help both you and your child prevent holiday meltdowns!
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
4 min read
Meet our Newest Music Therapist: Lillian!
Meet our newest Music Therapist Lillian!
Lillian Gray, MA, MT-BC
3 min read
Powerful Music Activities to Help Your Child Focus
With the school year beginning many of our kids are expected to focus on schoolwork at home. This is a BIG change. How can we help our kids?
Noel Anderson, MMT, MT-BC
4 min read
So Many Apps, So Little Time: How To Make Music On Your Smartphone
Digital music making has also opened doors and removed barriers for disabled musicians- accessibility features in smartphones...
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
8 min read
5 Art Therapy Activities for Managing Anxiety
Feeling stressed or anxious amid the COVID-19 Pandemic? Use Art Therapy activities to help relieve your stress!
Hannah Phillips Hale
7 min read
4 Ways to Use Music To Reduce Stress and Anxiety!
Feeling anxious, stressed, or worried? Try these 4 ways to use music to reduce your stress and anxiety.
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
3 min read
How Can Art Therapy Help?
Not only can the art therapy process be healing and soothing, but it can also be challenging and fun. Through everything, we learn.
Hannah Phillips Hale
5 min read
12 Love Songs Our Older Clients Adore
A bouquet of a dozen musical roses, if you will- songs that have meant a lot to my clients and their sweethearts’ throughout the years.
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
5 min read
Top 5 Goals Addressed In Music Therapy
Because music is motivating and effective in addressing goals across numerous populations, music therapists can be found in schools, hospita
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
4 min read
14 Favorite Tunes For Tots
Are there any moms out there looking for some fun and effective ways to teach your kids about daily tasks like cleaning up or brushing...
Carolyn Hammack
1 min read
Music Is My Medicine
Over the last two years, Liz has received individual music therapy sessions. She is an incredible human being, who always finds the...
Cassie Smith, MT-BC
4 min read
Growing Through Music
When I had my first son, I began singing to him almost immediately. This seemed natural since I had been singing to him before he was even b
Carolyn Hammack
3 min read
Top 10 Songs for Gross Motor Movement
Continue reading to learn my top 10 songs to use to practice gross motor skills!
Cassie Smith, MT-BC
3 min read
How Music Therapists' Support Successful Employment
Learn about our partnership with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services and our program that supports pre-employment skills.
Catherine Backus, MT-BC
4 min read
Top 10 Fingerplay Songs to Develop Fine Motor Skills
Fingerplay songs have existed for many years and have been passed down from generation to generation. These songs, often used in early...
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
3 min read
Who is the Newest Therapist at Anderson Music Therapy?
Who is our newest team member? And what color crayon would she be? Find out!
Kristin Wright, MT-BC
3 min read
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
5 min read
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