15 Ideas for Music Therapy Maintenance

Living in the midwest, I start to grow weary of the sub-freezing temperatures and wind chill about the end of February. This weekend, I took time to do some deep “winter cleaning” as a way to get myself out of […]

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Balancing Time

Starting my full time job in 2012, I felt I had finally arrived. I was self-sufficient, earning money, and finally had insurance! Being employed also made me re-think how I spent my time. Being paid to provide music therapy was […]

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Two Years Out: What Keeps Me Going

I still consider myself a “newbie” to the music therapy, but find myself more dedicated to the field after passing my second anniversary of clinical practice. In addition to a deeper confidence and greater flexibility while leading sessions (which is a […]

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Music Therapy Encouragement

Music Therapy Encouragement

To all the hard-working music therapists and music therapy students out there:

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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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