Michele Ritholz, MA, LCAT, MT-BC This podcast explores the musical legacy of Paul Nordoff and Clive Robbins and the meaning of play songs. Resources: Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1971; 1983). Music therapy in special education. St. Louis, MO: MMB Music. Nordoff, P., & Robbins, C. (1962). The first book of children’s play-songs. King of Prussia, PA: TheodoreRead more about Raising the Bar on Our Clinical Music[…]

Melissa Reinhardt, MSEd, MT-BC This podcast introduces a group music class, Ukulele and Baby, designed to promote parent/child bonding through the use of music and music activities. Resources: Division for Early Childhood. (2014). DEC recommended practices in early intervention/early childhood special education 2014. Retrieved from http://www.dec-sped.org/recommendedpractices Thompson, G. (2012). Family-centered music therapy in the home environment:Read more about Ukulele and Baby: Involving Families in Music Therapy[…]

Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., LCAT, LPC, MT-BC This podcast describes how music therapy can support sibling play.   Resources: Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2011). The whole-brain child: Twelve revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind. New York, NY: Delacorte Press. About the Author: Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BC is the Manager of ResearchRead more about But My Sister Can’t Play With Me: Structuring Music-Play Experiences for Siblings who are Developing Differently[…]

Matt Logan, MA, MT-BC, Brianna Negrete, MM, MT-BC, and Chloe Kelleher, MA, CCLS Can sick children play? Two music therapists and a child life specialist from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco discuss the importance of supporting play. The music therapy program is support by the Peterson Family Foundation.  Resources: Bolig, R., Fernie, D. E.,Read more about Being Playful in a Pediatric Hospital: Music Therapy and Child Life Perspectives[…]

Mary DiCamillo, EdD, MT-BC, ET/P This podcast introduces prenatal music bonding and ways that siblings can interact and play with their siblings before birth.  Resources: Satt, B. J. (n.d.).  A sound beginning womb songs. Retrieved from https://wombsongs.com/brian-j-satt-ph-d/ DiCamillo,M. (2016). Sound Birthing Music. Retrieved from http://www.soundbirthingmusic.com/#/ Federico, G. F. (2017). A Musical Journey Through Pregnancy: Prenatal MusicRead more about Prenatal Music Bonding: Building Family Relationships Before Birth[…]

Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC This podcast addresses the challenge of planning repertoire for the holiday season and how to write and adapt playful songs that are appropriate across cultures, religions, and traditions. Resources: Rambach, R. (2015, September 15). Working together with parents: Songs for skill generalization. Retrieved from www.imagine.musictherapy.biz Rambach, R. (2018, January 12). 12Read more about Winter Play Songs: Repertoire and Applications for the Holiday Season[…]

Beth McLaughlin, MSE, MT-BC In this podcast Beth McLaughlin interviews Amy Myers on how to successfully embed technology into music therapy sessions. Resources: ClassDojo (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.classdojo.com/#LearnMore  Crowe, B. J., & Rio, R. (2004). Implications of technology in music therapy practice and research for music therapy education: A review of literature. Journal of Music Therapy, 41(4), 282-320. Giufre, M. (2013). Read more about Using Technology to Support Communication in the Music Therapy Classroom[…]

Katie Myers, MM, MT-BC This podcast discusses incorporating technology while keeping the playfulness crucial for child development. Resources: Crowe, B. J., & Rio, R. (2004). Implications of technology in music therapy practice and research for music therapy education: A review of literature. Journal of Music Therapy, 41(4), 282-320. Hahna, N. D., Hadley, S., Miller, V. H.,Read more about Music Therapy: The Intersection of Play and Technology[…]

Rachel Rambach, MM, MT-BC This podcast leads through a typical day in an early childhood music therapy practice enriched by technology and interactive media. Resources: Rambach, R. & Erfurt, M. (2010). Online resources at your fingertips. imagine, 1(1), 91. Kamerad, K., & Rambach, R. (Producers). (2017, May 15). Creative business breakdown [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://creativebusinessbreakdown.com. About theRead more about A Day in the Life: The Role of Technology in Running an Early Childhood Music Therapy Practice[…]

Carol Ann Blank, Ph.D., MT-BC This podcast describes the use of the Music Together’s Family Music Zone app and the Hello Everybody app. Resources: American Academy of Pediatrics (2017). Media and children communication toolkit. Retrieved from https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/pages/media-and-children.aspx Music Together Worldwide (2017). Music Together Within Therapy. Retrieved from https://www.musictogether.com/prospective-parents/special-needs/music-together-within-therapy Pasiali, V. (2013). Music therapy and attachment relationships across the life span.Read more about Supporting Parents and Young Children Through Interactive Media[…]