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What characterizes each music and health modality? (Infographic)

What characterizes each music and health modality? (Infographic)

It’s been 9 years this semester since I started my undergrad studies in music therapy. Back then, when I told people I was majoring in music therapy, they usually asked one of three questions: 1) What is music therapy?, 2) […]

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A Brief History of Music Therapy in the United States (Infographic)

A Brief History of Music Therapy in the United States (Infographic)

It’s feels so great to be finished with my first year of grad school! To celebrate, I made an infographic about the history of music therapy. Enjoy!

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Breaking Down Barriers Between Medicine and the Creative Arts

This weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to attend a talk about art therapy and its neurological benefits as told through a neurologist’s experiences as his father grew into an artist while struggling with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Hearing Dr. Daniel […]

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Lessons From Lobby Day

On March 18th, 2015 I attended my first music therapy lobby day in Springfield, IL. Things I learned that day: 1) People walk very fast in the capitol 2) Being a constituent is powerful 3) Change can be made. As […]

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Music Therapy Is Like a Gluten Free Diet

Last week, I had the treat of going out on a double date with a music therapist and her husband. As the four of us enjoyed dinner, the music therapists starting quizzing the gentlemen about whether they knew what music therapy was […]

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Music Therapy vs. Music and Health Modalities Chart

Music Therapy vs. Music and Health Modalities Chart

Today, there are many options for those looking to positive impact their health through music. In an attempt to educate myself, I took the time to make a chart comparing nine music and health fields according to their definitions, training, […]

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