Have you been thinking about music therapy for awhile, but you're just not sure about the weekly commitment? Are you looking for a program that is self-paced AND effective? Check out our In Tune  DIY Music Therapy program — a self-paced, music-based journey you can take anytime, anywhere  to explore your emotions, deepen self-awareness, and build lifelong coping skills using something you already love: music . Whether you’re looking for affordable support, creative emotional

MUSIC THERAPISTS, THERAPISTS, and STAFF who work at or have an interest in working in MENTAL HEALTH treatment facilities Did you know that music can actually HARM your clients in mental health if not used correctly? Our Using Music in Mental Health training and certification helps you to ELIMINATE: Inappropriate use of music 😬 Falling out of the scope of practice 🥴 Feeling like you don’t know exactly what your role is 🤷‍♀️ Lacking confidence in delivery 😔 Lack of clarity

Are you fascinated by the idea that music can do more than just lift your spirits? That it might literally  be medicine for the mind and body? If so, we highly recommend checking out this enlightening book and podcast episode all about music as medicine . In the episode, neuroscientist and musician Daniel J. Levitin  discusses his book I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine , where he dives into science showing how sound and rhythm can promote healing, ease suffe

We are excited to share that our CEO Marlys was recently a guest speaker on The Bigger Braver Life Show .  This podcast, hosted by Angela Williams, a licensed clinical social worker and leadership mindset coach, explores the intersection of leadership, mental health, creativity, and nervous-system capacity. Marlys and Angela's deep and relatable conversation is for leaders, creatives, parents, and anyone who feels like they’re “doing everything right” while quietly holding em

This is your opportunity to write your own pump-up song. Listen to the song "Unstoppable" by Sia. As you listen, pull up the lyrics. Notice what lines stand out to you. Once listening through, think about what your version of this song would sound like if you were to write it. Go ahead and cross out words that you don't connect with and replace them with words that fit better for you. Or you can rewrite the song entirely. As you're writing, focus on this prompt: What helps to

If you're looking to learn more ways you can move along to music, you've come to the right place! We have some fun ideas for you to try out- and they even benefit your mental health! Think about what you need, whether it's something emotional or physical. Now, do a movement that represents what you need. Once you've done the movement, put a word to it. If you're wanting an example, the movement I did in a recent session was clenching my fists and then opening them up to repre

There’s something about hobbies that feels almost sacred to me. They show up when we need them most. Music has always been mine. What started as a hobby became my career, which is both a gift and a complicated thing. When your hobby becomes your livelihood, it changes your relationship with it. For the past five years, I’ve felt a little removed from music. Not disconnected exactly, but not leaning on it the way I used to. When I was younger, song lyrics were how I understood

Are you interested in music therapy and wanting to learn more about how you can do it on your own? We have the perfect program for you! In Tune: DIY Music Therapy  is a self-study program that includes 12 different sessions that you can access from anywhere, at any time. You will learn several ways to engage in music listening, writing, active music making, creative arts, and more! While participating in these music experiences, you will also learn how to manage your emotions

Struggling to find connection during the often-isolating Winter months? We've got the perfect activity for you! All you need are two blank pieces of paper, two different colored art utensils, something to play music with, and someone you'd like to build a connection with to do this activity with you. Create a shared playlist using two songs that you each select. This playlist should be about 6-8 minutes long. Each person will have a blank sheet of paper and a different colore

New Year, SAME Us Kicking off this new year, here’s what we are NOT going to do: Change it all up. We love jumping into new opportunities, creating new tools and helping new clients. But not everything needs to be new. In fact, this year, we are going to keep a lot of things the SAME. We are keeping our mission the SAME: To help anyone struggling with mental health to accelerate the healing process through music. We are keeping our SAME focus on integrating up to date researc

The Christmas Truce - Christmas 1914 when German and British soldiers stopped fighting and instead spent the night singing carols together - is one of the most unique war stories. The simple act of sharing music brought peace and comfort in the midst of war. This story highlights the ability to music to form connection even in the hardest of times, amongst enemies. If music can form a connection under those circumstances, music can also help you form and nourish connections i

Five minutes. That's all this will take, but those five minutes can readjust your whole day. Get out a piece of paper and draw a large circle, or if you are feeling winter festive, a large snowflake. Grab a few drawing utensils. (Pens, colored pencils) Turn on the song "Signals" by Andrew Gialanella. Let this song play twice, and while it is playing, reflect on the signals and demands you have this season. What can you let go of? How can you find a signal or two and give your

There are a LOT of wintery and Christmas songs, but it can be hard to find songs about giving Thanks for Thanksgiving gatherings. Here are a few of our favs, coming from lots of different genres so you've got something for everyone! “Thankful,” by Kelly Clarkson "Thanksgiving Song," by Mary Chapin Carpenter “Thanksgiving Prayer,” by Johnny Cash “I’ve Got Plenty to Be Thankful For,” by Bing Crosby “Family Table,” by Zac Brown Band “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” by George Wins

When people hear the term music therapy , they sometimes imagine creating chart-topping songs or learning to play an instrument beautifully. But that’s not the goal. Music therapy isn’t about making “awesome” music. It's about using music as a tool to connect with your emotions, your thoughts, and your story. In a music therapy session, we use music to explore what’s happening inside you—your struggles, hopes, memories, and emotions. For example, when we write songs together,

Confidence isn’t something that magically appears, and one powerful, often overlooked tool to help boost your confidence is music . Here are three simple music-based techniques  you can try today to feel more confident, grounded, and energized. 1. Hum Loud and Proud Take a deep breath and hum as loud as you can . Notice the vibrations in your chest, the sound filling the space, and the sense of control over your voice. This simple act can ground you in the present moment and

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