Intentional Use of Music
Recently, out of curiosity, someone asked me if their child could help me out in anyway-if he could go and sing to patients for me if I had too many. They went on to [...]
Recently, out of curiosity, someone asked me if their child could help me out in anyway-if he could go and sing to patients for me if I had too many. They went on to [...]
What is Music Therapy? I've recently have had many opportunities to describe and answer this question--from advocating for music therapy licensure at the statehouse to educating high schoolers about opportunities for careers in music. Music [...]
I was honored to speak on panel at our February 21st, 2018 Hill Day advocating for music therapy licensure. It was a fantastic day for music therapy in Ohio! Here is a post-day video [...]
For the past 6 years, I have served on the state task force to advocate for music therapy in Ohio. The task force as been advocating for a licensure for music therapists in Ohio, which [...]
I recently received a card from a family, thanking me for performing at their loved one's memorial service; as well as for providing music therapy services to them. They wrote "Your ability to pick the [...]
I am always honored and privileged to share musical experiences with people who value music and the work it does in our lives. Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen hosted Maureen McGovern and Michael Shirtz [...]
I heard whispers as I was walking through one of the nursing facilities I provide services to this week -- "She's amazing." Well, I appreciate the compliment, and I strive to provide the [...]
I am frequently asked if we provide music therapy services in the nursing homes. Well, YES! Living Music LLC provides group and individual services through contracts with nursing facilities in the area. Here is [...]
"Mothers around the world sing to their infants in remarkably similar ways, and infants prefer these specialized songs. The tempo and key certainly don’t need to be perfect or professional for mothers and infants [...]