5 Benefits of Singing to your Baby
"And it doesn’t matter what a mother sings, just as long as she sings. “She can sing the phone book. She can sing her grocery list,” she says. “As long as she’s singing in [...]
Maureen McGovern Supports Music Therapy
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 [...]
Supportive Music Therapy for Grief Training
Wisdom. Strength. This was the focus at the volunteer training for Camp Encourage, a children's bereavement camp sponsored by State of the Heart Care. Living Music was brought in to provide training and self-care [...]
Make Music! in the Park
On Saturday, August 12th, Living Music hosted our first ever community music making event! We had over 40 toddlers come out to the Komminsk Legacy Park in New Bremen. We sang songs, played [...]
Music Therapy is “Amazing”
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 [...]
Music Therapy in Nursing Facilities
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 [...]
Mother-Baby Song Time
"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 [...]
“My Theme Song”
"There are places I'll remember, all my life though some have changed. Some forever not for better, some have gone and some remain. All these places have their moments, with lovers and friends I [...]
The Purpose of Music
Lately in my work as a music therapist, I have been deeply touched by the connections my clients have with music. Music really does have the power to transform lives, and I'm so thankful [...]