Monthly archive: September 2009
My work as a music therapist involves a significant amount of time spent educating parents on the benefits of music therapy. The typical progression begins with a phone conversation where the parent describes their child’s love for music as well as their unique challenges. I will then describe how music therapy can benefit their [...]
Recently, I received an email from a high school senior who was contemplating a career in music therapy. In her letter, she mentioned that her parents had concerns because they didn’t think she’d find a job, make enough money, or establish career stability as a music therapist. The student also described concerns about the fact [...]
There are times when I walk into a new patient’s room and the entire family looks at me skeptically. I imagine they might be thinking ‘what is this lady with a guitar doing in my child’s hospital room.’ I am the last person they expect to see walk through that door. When I put myself [...]