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Music Therapy in the Movies

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The following is a tribute to my TOP 3 favorite films which demonstrate music’s amazing power. If you have seen these movies you may have not realized that these “musical” scenes actually depict the true abilities of music on our … Continue reading

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A Smartphone App that Every Music Therapist Should Have

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  As a traveling music therapist, I spend a lot of time in my car and on my phone. I could not imagine doing my job without immediate access to my smartphone which contains so many of the crucial components … Continue reading

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Songs for Speech… Let’s start with the ABCs!

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For years I have been collecting and writing songs that can be used to encourage various sounds of the alphabet when working with younger children. Many of the children I work with LOVE to sing and have improved articulation from … Continue reading

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We’re in Print! So much excitement for the new business!

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Musical Bridges has been official since August, but even before that, St. John’s has contracted with us to provide a Music Therapy Support Group at the Cancer Resource Center! Now that all of the pieces are in place it is … Continue reading

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My “Twist” on that Old Twister Mat in the Closet

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If you know me well, then you know that I LOVE games. I am a very competitive person and I am a game fanatic! I constantly am looking through old games that are missing pieces or that I have lost … Continue reading

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Goodbyes are Bittersweet

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This past weekend I found out that one of my clients from my contract with Drury University was moving away. I had the opportunity to work with him for about seven months before finding out this morning that it was … Continue reading

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Music Therapy: It’s Fun…it’s Rewarding… It’s Motivating!!

Ahhh… the sigh of relief. Musical Bridges Music Therapy is ready to blossom and grow. Since this is my first entry on this site, I have decided to share with you a few of my own insights on why music … Continue reading

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