Jan 4, 2020Music therapy and literacy skillsMusic activates and engages the brain and primes it for learning. This makes it a powerful tool for teaching academic skills and concepts.
Oct 11, 2019Music Therapy and Speech Therapy: a collaborative program in MaineMusic therapy and speech therapy program in Maine to support children with speech/language and communication challenges.
Aug 12, 2019Podcast: Adding visuals and props to increase engagement and learning in music therapyMarie Miller of Rhythm Strings Music Therapy (Maine) is interviewed on the podcast: Music Therapy Chronicles.
May 31, 2019Music and movement: the many benefits for young learnersMusic therapy: movement and music to engage and activate the brain. Movement to music enhances learning and increases attention.
Mar 1, 2019World music therapy day: what led me to this field"(I) didn't understand exactly why music was helping in times of transition or when giving a direction, but it was, and I was fascinated."
Feb 26, 2019Music therapy session snapshot: group music therapy for children on the autism spectrumGroup music therapy in the classroom helps children develop social skills, motor skills, communication, attention and impulse control.