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Becoming MT-BCs: Presented by Casey Kunzer, MT-BC
This blog was written by Casey Kunzer, MT-BC On March 1st myself and my colleague Lauren had the opportunity to attend and present at SUNY Fredonia’s Mini Music Therapy Conference. Our presentation, “Becoming MT-BCs,” aimed to educate and empower student music...
World Music Therapy Week 2024
This blog was written by Robin Neary and Amy Thomas. Happy World Music Therapy week! It brings us joy to know that all around the world music therapists are coming together to celebrate and educate our communities on our profession. This year, Upstate Music Therapy...
The Planets: A Story Orchestra
Blog post written by Abby Hamel On April 8th, 2024, an out-of-this-world event will occur: the solar eclipse! Rochester is lucky enough to be in the path of totality for this eclipse and I can feel the excitement around me. The Planets by Helen Mortimer is the newest...
Children’s Songs That Won’t Drive You Mad
Blog written by Rebecca Szalay If you are the parent of a young child, chances are you have a CD or playlist of young children’s songs that you listen to everywhere, especially in the car. You may also find yourself singing “Baby Shark” in the grocery store because...
Current Events: UMTC Plays at Webster Comfort Care Home
On Tuesday, October 3rd Upstate Music Therapy Center employees joined the Webster Comfort Care Home community in honoring their residents. Webster Comfort Care Home is a non-profit community-based care home committed to providing compassionate care to the terminally...
Current Events: Marcus Whitman Community Partnership Event
This blog post was written by Robin Neary, MT-BC This month, Upstate Music Therapy Center employees Robin Neary, MT-BC, Jamie Swieringa, MT-BC, and Casey Kunzer, MT had the pleasure of attending Marcus Whitman School District’s Community Partnership Event. Families,...
The Improve Your Mood Playlist
Blog Written By Rebecca Szalay Do you ever notice when you are feeling down that you gravitate towards music that reflects that mood? How about when you’re excited? Do you change the music if a slow or sad song comes on because you feel happy? Music has the ability...
The Waiting Game
Waiting is hard for everyone, but especially for young children. Keep in mind, today’s toddlers and preschoolers have been exposed to a fraction of waiting opportunities of their older peers because of the pandemic. They may not have been brought to restaurants, amusement parks, or airports. Although COVID-19 is still with us, our communities are safely moving on as best they can. Maybe you feel comfortable trying out some new activities with your family, but be patient with your little ones. They might have a hard time in those situations that require a lot of patience. Thankfully, there is always music to pass the time!
6 Creative Summer Activity Ideas
Written by Amy Thomas, MT-BC, LCAT Who needs summer ideas for your children and family? In this blog you will find fun, creative, and simpleideas for the summer months. Keeping it simpleWe’re aware that simple for one person may not be simple for another. For this...