by jb music therapy | Sep 25, 2012 | Blog, Music Therapy Resources
FIVE STRATEGIES FOR YOU, THE TEACHER! When introducing a new piece of music, play it through in its entirety – up to tempo and with all the dynamics and flourishes you hope to hear at the end of the teaching experience. Break down the lesson into small...
by jb music therapy | Sep 17, 2012 | Blog
Music relaxes the mind and lowers stress levels that inhibit learning. When used intentionally, music can boost memories while allowing our brain to access it’s reserves. Music stimulates creativity by increasing blood and oxygen flow to the brain...
by jb music therapy | Sep 10, 2012 | Blog, Personal Wellness
Our team of therapists met last week to inspire one another before our New Year! To do that we started at the crux of what makes our services “therapy” – and that is reviewing our intentions towards reaching our client’s chosen goals and...
by jb music therapy | Aug 22, 2012 | Autism, Blog, Youth
Early one Thursday morning I was referred to a patient on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at a local hospital. As one would expect I went to the unit anticipating to work with someone coping with depression or psychosis. What I didn’t expect on the mental health...
by jb music therapy | Aug 1, 2012 | Blog, Children, Elders
“It’s difficult to put into words what’s happening, but I think that’s the way with music,” Klassen told the local reporter. “Every human has an innate musicality. Even someone who claims to not be a singer.” And we do hear...
