by jb music therapy | Sep 9, 2014 | Blog, Elders, Mental Health
Happiness is one of my favourite feelings. I don’t need ecstatic – but happy feels really nice. As the song goes, ‘when your smiling, the whole world smiles with you’ – and it really does seem like this is the case. When I work with seniors...
by jb music therapy | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog, Children
A few months back we began being inundated by the “baby crying to mom’s singing video” with comments from facebook friends and colleagues stating, “Did you see this video – it really shows the deep impact of music.” After watching the video entitled –...
by jb music therapy | Aug 4, 2014 | Blog, Neuro Rehab - Brain Injury, Stroke
Music Therapy and Brain Injury – VIDEO Alan, a six-time Ironman Triathlete in his 50s had a major stroke that rendered him unable to talk or walk. Still in recovery after 7 years, and still unable to walk unassisted, he is clear to convey that, “Music Therapy...
by jb music therapy | May 1, 2014 | Blog, Youth
Hip-hop is a significant and unique art-form. It has roots in slavery and oppression and has itself lived the American Dream. Some of its best practitioners are some of the world’s most unique, global and impressionable artists. It can be a sincere form of music. It...
by jb music therapy | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, Disabilities
Emily has Down Syndrome. She spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and relies on others for her day to day care. Music therapy was introduced to Emily’s life to encourage self-expression and communication, as well as increased fine and gross motor movement. Emily...
