This ‘Music & Mental Health’ playlist has been specially curated by 18 Certified Music Therapists (MTAs). This playlist is a short list of the most frequently selected songs chosen by our therapists and clients at JB Music Therapy (Calgary, Canada)...
Read MoreLeave a legacy ahead and curate your music to 12 Signature Songs...
Read MoreEvery month, prior to COVID, Donna brought her husband Brian to the community center for “drumming and singing,” a music therapy program designed specifically for individuals with dementia, their loved ones, and care partners. Donna and Brian are the youngest members...
Read MoreMusic therapists help people tune into their feelings fast and Music therapists help individuals find the right kind of music at the right time....
Read MoreThe fastest way for me to connect to the heart of my work has been to get back to the frontlines as a music therapist. When I step into the field of music therapy and spend time with clients or...
Read MoreLast week the life of Fran Herman was celebrated at the Canadian Music Therapy Fund Centre. I had the pleasure to share a few words from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists and music therapists from around the world who...
Read MoreMusic is a powerful expression not only for mood, memory and motivation but also to build bridges between people, transcend cultural and socio-economic boundaries and to strengthen helpful insights as people pursue their dreams. In 1991 I was a brand...
Read MoreCreating a playlist can give vision to our auditory diet. Music can add meaning to moments…and in the case of #MyPlaylist2022 I hope it will support you the whole year through. Here are the 3 steps I suggest to making...
Read MoreChristmas music is everywhere and it seems to be starting earlier and earlier each year. Memories of ‘Christmas Past’ flood back during the first bars of “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree.” For some a happiness chord is struck, joy is released,...
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