The Music Never Left

The Music Never Left Hey everyone, it’s Kara Lewis. I have had the pleasure of leading Day Program for almost two years now – and in two years I have learned so much from each of the participants, especially during…

The Music Never Left Hey everyone, it’s Kara Lewis. I have had the pleasure of leading Day Program for almost two years now – and in two years I have learned so much from each of the participants, especially during…

Recommended Music Books Have you been looking for quality children’s books that include music? Well, look no further. We wanted to share some of our favorite music books with you! From books based on children’s songs, familiar songs, and even…

Recommended Music Apps Screen time is a hot topic in many households, but we can all agree we want any screen time our children do have to be packed with educational value and creative fun. Here are some of our…

From the Desk of Hannah Avery…MT-BC My Second Name Change Three years ago I gave up my birth name (Hannah Starr) for a name which identified me as the forever teammate, best friend, and other half of my now-husband, Ryan…

Melodies and Memories “You must have something better to do than come sing with an old lady like me,” Charlene said laughing. I attempted to explain to my dear friend that there was nothing I’d rather be doing! Before Covid-19,…

Music Therapy As Self-Care: An Exercise for Personal Practice In this fast paced world of go-go-go, we are often faced with the pressures of keeping the job, raising the kids, making the meals, meeting the friends, getting the grade, paying…

From the Desk of Jaime Lawrence… (My “work from home desk”) My kids are playing outside more now, thank goodness! We need the warmer days and fresh air, as being stuck home is hard enough. You, like us, are likely…

From the Desk of Kara Lewis… As I’m writing this blog, I am sitting in my living room with my cats napping near my feet. I have been one of the lucky ones during this pandemic, who has not only…

From the Desk of Bekah Moilanen… As I’m writing this post, my husband Scott is one room away reading a book to our 2 and 6 year old boys. The dishwasher is running, our four birds are chirping, three older…

Music Therapists and Infection Control Competencies To become a music therapist, it takes four years of undergraduate work in an approved Music Therapy program, a 6-month internship, and passing a board-certification exam. Did you know that in the certification exam, we…