by jb music therapy | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog
The sun has arrived – and all of a sudden we are getting that familiar feeling to move……and to help us move better we are reaching for the right music. For those who exercise, music is often a way to distract oneself from the physical activity, and...
by jb music therapy | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Education, Mental Health, Youth
Emily is 16 years old and over the past few months has disengaged from her peers and family members. It has come to the attention of her foster mom that she was being terribly bullied at school. The bully has since moved to a different educational system however,...
by jb music therapy | Jan 14, 2019 | Blog, Personal Wellness
One weekend when I was 8 years old I woke up to a piano being carried into my living room by two burly men. Within weeks of the piano being delivered a man by the name of Mr. Nicholwitz arrived. He was introduced to me as my piano teacher. Mr. Nicholwitz would arrive...
by jb music therapy | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Disabilities, Drumming, Personal Wellness, Youth
A study published by Barry Bittman, MD found that group drumming session alters neuroendocrine and immunologic measurements in the participants – this means a boost to your immune system. Drumming was chosen for this study because percussion activities can be...
by jb music therapy | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog
Writing my second book has been a long and reflective journey, as it reminded me of not just the successes but every mistake I have made in my business along the way. I have felt grateful, laughed out loud, cried a few times, and cringed more than I would like to...
