Over the last four years we have learned a lot about providing online music therapy—for individual and group sessions. It wasn't easy at the beginning. How do you share a predominantly active, audibly focused therapy online and still see the necessary impact? The...
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 an...
Group therapy works, but size matters. Here are four ways to determine the optimal size for your therapy groups
Every month, Donna brought her husband to the senior's centre for a "drum circle," a music therapy program designed specifically for individuals with dementia, their loved ones and caregivers. Music Therapists, since the beginning of the music therapy profession,...
This month we have been highlighting the power of group music-making for all persons. To get a full listing of our articles under the topic click here. Here are just a few great articles (the proof) behind the benefits of group music. Drumming Up Good Feelings...
Walking into a large community centre one Friday night, I was gripped with excitement. This was my first time participating in a community drum circle with close to 100 participants. When the drumming began I was astounded by the feeling of being tied together with so...
Our final musical motivator...# 50 Music is individual - Every person responds to music differently, and any one person may respond to music differently at various times throughout his or her life. Aside from some recent research on rhythm and movement, there are no...
Although Potent like a Drug - it comes with no warning labels.... We take music in by choice and at our own risk. Music can open doors WIDE and SHUT them just as fast. Our team is ON ALERT every session we facilitate. This is because many of our clients may have an...