Purposeful Music in Music Therapy
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What is purposeful music? The official music therapy definition put out by the Canadian Association of Music Therapists states: “Music […]
Why Music Therapists ARE Essential
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The pandemic has been challenging for everyone and music therapists are no exception. Many of us have been sidelined because […]
How To Become A Music Therapist
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There are 4 steps and several possible paths to become a music therapist in Canada. Many people are curious about […]
What Really Happens In A Music Therapy Session
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On the surface a music therapy session can look similar to musical entertainers, group sing-a-longs, or a children’s music program. […]
20 Years of Music Therapy Moments
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It is hard to believe that this month marks the 20 year anniversary of Music Therapy Services of Simcoe County. […]
Music Therapy: 5 Questions Answered!
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When I started working as a music therapist almost 20 years ago, very few people had heard about music therapy. […]