Our company organized an “open mic” for persons with disabilities who chose to display their musical growth and talent in front of an audience filled with loving friends and family. Some of the performers have autism and/or autistic tendencies. One...
Read More(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...
Read MoreDuring her birth Laura lost 20 minutes of oxygen and had to be resuscitated immediately. She had no brainwave activity seen on the two EEG tests and little hope except in her parents’ heart. When Laura’s mother finally saw her...
Read Moreby 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...
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I have had a wonderful summer and am consciously striving to not take these days for granted. Having the opportunity to spend time with my family and friends and going on an incredible Alaskan running cruise ...well it can’t get...
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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...
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She sits in her wheelchair in a small, one bedroom apartment, the sun is barely visible through the closed chocolate brown drapes. I unpack my tools for the day, percussion instruments, plain paper, a variety of art media, a songbook...
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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...
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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...
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Love and learning are two experiences a child shouldn’t have to earn. Sometimes life presents you with learning opportunities quite naturally, like when you touch something hot it hurts, or when you stay up late for too many nights your...
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