We Are… Kinesthetic

I got the idea for this post from JoAnn Jordan’s post related to ABC’s of Music Therapy.  JoAnn posted a quote regarding the kinesthetic part of music therapy that I completely agree with! “I hear and I forget. I see and I understand. I do and I remember.” – Confucius Personally, I learn by doing, by moving, by trying things, and by playing around.  I have to explore and actually feel things in order to completely grasp a new concept.  I know this is the same for so many of my clients.  We do  A LOT of moving, playing, and exploring in all of our session.  The movement and activity are both a great way to engage my clients and help them learn new concepts.  You may have noticed by exploring My Music Page that many of the songs I write or the interventions I post on the Blog include movement, actions, or doing of some sort. Below are some of the links to interventions I have created.   Can You Play Like This? Kick It! 3 Songs for Movement Tiptoe Read More

CYBER MONDAY SALE

Looking for great deals this Cyber Monday!  Well we’ve got one for you!  Stock up on kids tunes, educational/therapeutic resources, and fun materials this holiday season!  Head on over to onagoodnote.bandcamp.com  and use the code: cyber50 to get 50% off all songs, albums, and resources listed on the page.  This sale won’t last long so hurry on over!       Don’t forget to check out a few of our FREE resources, too! Music Note Memory Game In The Hospital (fill in the blank song) Songs with printable resources Practicing Checklist Practice Chart Road Trip Resource   Read More

3 Songs For Movement

Many of the clients I work with have goals related to fine and gross motor functioning.  Whether it’s tapping, clapping, jumping, hopping, stomping, sitting, or standing up, my clients love when we put our movements into song! Not only are they motivated by the musical directives, the songs provide a steady beat to help clients time their movements and work on motor planning.  Here are 3 of the songs I have recorded for my clients to work on movement goals.   Move All Day Long by On A Good Note Tiptoe by On A Good Note Silly Sounds by On A Good Note Read More