Music Therapists Working with Older Adults

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I know I'll find a good idea...when I get stuck

I know I'll find a good idea...when I get stuck

JoAnn is so full of brilliant ideas for music-based sessions with seniors and young children that I always know I’ll find a good idea at Music Sparks when I get stuck planning my own sessions. Also, I can always trust that JoAnn will speak with compassion and care about the concerns older adults, young children, and parents may be facing. Music therapists, early childhood educators, activity professionals, parents and caregivers should all be reading JoAnn’s work on a regular basis to keep fresh, meaningful music experiences happening in their day-to-day lives.

Rachelle Norman, MA, MT-BC

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Train Tracks and Session Planning

3 Ways Trains Will Make You a Better Session Planner

Trains have left tracks in many and varied ways in my life including session planning. Fact is there are a lot similarities between train travel and our sessions. What do trains have to do with music session planning? Let me take you on a mini trip into the answer. The train left its tracks During […]

adding senses to sessions

Senses beyond hearing in music sessions

We need to move the perception of hearing being the only modality used in our music (therapy) sessions. Fact is we can (or should) consider the involvement of other sessions in experiencing music. We can (and often do) involve multiple senses in our sessions. So, do you encourage this perception in how you structure your […]