Tags: mistakes, supervising, teaching, technology
The Best Music Therapists Make Mistakes (or, What Coding Taught Me About Music Therapy)
“So, why would a music therapist want to learn how to code?” This question was posed to me at 8:30p on a Friday night in a quiet, nondescript office building just south of downtown Portland. I’m sitting in a room […]
Free, Personal, DIY Gifts from a Music Therapist
I’ve never been a big gift-shopper. The mall is too crowded and I never know how to choose a gift that is useful and individualized for everyone on my list. And on a music therapist’s salary, I’m always looking for thrifty […]
A Music Therapist’s Perspective on “Alive Inside”
I’d been avoiding seeing the recent documentary “Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory” for many reasons. As a music therapist, I’ve been educating the public since I saw a clip depicting a man named Henry and his reaction […]
iMusic Therapy: Utilizing the iPad in a Medical Setting
I’m headed to the American Music Therapy Association’s 2012 Conference in St. Charles, IL! Conference is really my time to catch up with my music therapy colleagues, reconnect to my profession, and hear a lot of really amazing talks. This […]