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I never expected my routines to change so much since becoming a music therapist. Every morning, I’m adamant about applying sunscreen and when I catch myself slumping, I immediately sit up straight. I’ve taken up journaling and go to concerts […]

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Three Reasons Salary Negotiation is Critical for Music Therapists

As the season of commencements comes to a close, job searching for new graduates is revving up. As a new music therapy professional, just securing a position can seem daunting. While on the job hunt, don’t be intimidated by negotiating! Here are […]

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What’s My Next Professional Step?

Coming home at the end of the day has gotten a little boring. I get off my shift at 4:30pm, turn on the car radio (always a toss-up between NPR and the Top 40’s), and drive the 35 minutes to […]

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Neurologic Music Therapy Infographic

Neurologic Music Therapy Infographic

I wanted to share my first infographic on Neurologic Music Therapy. It’s meant to be a tool to educate and advocate for music therapy, so feel free to share! (Just be sure to give credit to Thrive Music Therapy). Enjoy!   […]

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Don’t Underestimate Music Therapists

“So, what is it that you do?” As a music therapist I get this question from time to time. And it’s a fair question to ask if you’ve never been exposed to music therapy before. Answering this question, however, can be […]

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Two Chord Songs

Learning guitar from scratch is tough. It’s harder finding two chord songs to practice with that aren’t childish. Here are some of my favorite two chord songs that work with adult populations: A Horse with No Name by America (em/Dmaj7) […]

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