Definition of collaboration: “The process of working jointly with others in an intellectual endeavor to bring about change, and it implies shared responsibility” (Hobson, 2006) Music therapists (MTs) focuses on facilitating positive change and work with a very VERY large network of people to do so! All of our clients have specific goals and objectives that are determined not only by the music therapist but often also by teachers, parents, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and other therapists. MTs collaborate with these individuals to create and carry-out the best treatment plan for each individual. Often, this requires co-treating with other therapists (including occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech therapists, etc), collaborating with others to create appropriate resources, and communicating with a large team of people instead of just a single client. I love having opportunities to collaborate and co-treat with other professionals. Not only do I get to share my unique expertise and experience, I have the opportunity to learn from others and grow from the interaction. Check out these amazing resources from music therapists talking about Collaboration! Rachel See Smith wrote this Read More
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Last Minute Music Therapy Intervention Ideas for the Holidays
We’re already in the middle of December! Can you believe it? If your clients are anything like mine, they all want to hear the same three Christmas songs over and over. If you’ve mastered Jingle Bells and sung all of the fa la la’s out of Deck the Halls, then it might be time for a a couple fresh ideas. Below are a couple of my wintery songs as well as links to some other amazing holiday resources posted by music therapists! Songs – It’s Christmas Time Counting Snowflakes Free Christmas Sheet Music HERE Educational snow and winter chants from Tuned Into Learning 12 Goals of Christmas from Music Therapy = <3 Music Therapy Christmas Carols from Coast Music Therapy Holiday Piggy Back Songs also from Coast Music Therapy Fresh Holiday Intervention Ideas from Sound Scape Music Therapy Happy Holidays! Read More
FREE Christmas Music – Making Music Fun
For those of you who teach music lessons or play an instrument yourself, there are few gifts as good as FREE sheet music (for songs you’ll actually use!) I’m always looking for music to share with my students and play in sessions and I like to do it on a budget. Making Music Fun is a great website with tons of resources for teachers and students alike. They have a list of over a hundred different songs divided into categories based on level and genre. Check out their website for awesome resources and TONS of FREE sheet music! http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/printit_piano_sheet_music_index.htm Read More
Counting Snowflakes – A Song for Counting
I’m always looking for new seasonal songs. This new counting song is a good tune to prepare for the winter months! With words and pictures related to snowflakes falling and blowing through the air, you can’t pass it up. Several of my clients are working on goals related to counting, math, vocalization, articulation, creating eye contact, following directions, and taking turns. This song naturally helps facilitate those goals. Clients have to listen for the number given at the end of the song then place the correct number off snowflakes on the ground or in the middle of the group. Clients can be instructed to count out loud, count the total number of snowflakes, count how many are left, or can be asked to pass the snowflakes to a friend depending on the specific goals of each client. This is a versatile counting song perfect for those winter months! Counting Snowflakes by On A Good Note 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