Kechi Okwuchi's Incredible Voice

May 15, 2018 General MT Tools & Info

This story is about Kechi and a music therapist who changed her world.

Pragmatics and Music Therapy

Nov 15, 2017 Autism, General MT Tools & Info, Social Skills & Feelings

The world seems a mess right now, and often we adults forget that the turmoil and stress we feel are felt by our children as well. Recently a parent sent a video to me of her son singing Sesame Street’s “Let the Good Shine Out”.

Rowdy Roo

Oct 15, 2017 General MT Tools & Info

The song Rowdy Roo was inspired by my family dog named Rowdy. Rowdy was a special dog and if he could have, he would have, shared several of his tail wagging adventures.

Attention, Attention Please...

Sep 15, 2017 Behavior Ideas & Modifications, General MT Tools & Info

Is attention really all that important? Attention is super important. In my practice, I find that if a child has difficulty with attention, progress with other skills is slow coming until we address and improve his/her attention.

Connecting With Families

Jul 15, 2017 General MT Tools & Info

I agree with Cora Lansdowne and her sentiments about working with families at KidLinks. It is an honor and privilege to assist families through music therapy and Hugworks.

Out the Window

Jun 15, 2017 General MT Tools & Info

I am fortunate to have a job that has a high yield “feel-good” rate. At the end of my sessions, my clients and I feel good and rarely is there a time when a client hesitates to come into the music therapy room.