by jb music therapy | Sep 13, 2011 | Blog, Children, Disabilities
(reprint from Voices – www.voices.no) For over 50 years, Fran Herman has used her special talents as a music therapist, advocate, artist and leader to change the lives of many people. From early on Fran has worked tirelessly to promote music therapy, making it...
by jb music therapy | Aug 9, 2011 | Blog, Drumming
Playing the drums is an effective way of decreasing stress and lowering staff turnover, according to a survey from the US. When staff at a Pennsylvania nursing home took part in six weekly drumming sessions, it was said to improve their mood by almost 50 per cent. Dr...
by jb music therapy | Nov 2, 2010 | Blog, Disabilities
by Kelsi McInnes, BMT, MTA, Director of Special Projects at JBMT Have you ever felt that rush of exhilaration when you’ve set out to do something challenging and accomplished your goal? Perhaps it was finishing a hike that you weren’t sure you could or presenting at...
by jb music therapy | Jun 22, 2010 | Blog, Children, Disabilities
This month JB Music Therapy is highlighting the 10th year of a well-loved music therapist in our company – Shannon Robinson, BMT, MTA.I couldn’t imagine a better way to acknowledge Shannon than to share her beautiful work at the Emily Follensbee School –...
by jb music therapy | Nov 7, 2009 | Blog, Disabilities
Giving a person with special needs the chance to perform for their community has many positive benefits for performer and audience. For some, communication on the best of days can be a huge obstacle. For the community layman who does not understand neurological or...