Care Chronicles

In this episode, Lance shares his journey to learning about Music Therapy and how he is tailoring his undergraduate Music and Psychology education to better prepare him for attending a Music Therapy equivalency program. Through his research with Music and LGBTQ+, Lance is already asking the questions the MT profession has been waiting for. Lance Merrell is a student at Utah Valley University, wher...

In this episode, Tony shares his top tips for working with Spanish speaking clients. This episode is packed with practical advice and you can find more from Tony through his latest project; Spanish for Creative Clinicians ! Antonio “Tony” Milland Santiago is a board-certified music therapist, Vice President-Elect of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association, and active memb...

In this episode, Tony tells about his upbringing in Puerto Rico, also known as the Island of Enchantment, and how this has informed his MT practice. We also dive into Tony’s latest project; Spanish for Creative Clinicians ! Antonio “Tony” Milland Santiago is a board-certified music therapist, Vice President-Elect of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association, and activ...

In this episode, Hayley and Tricia discuss creating accessible advocacy resources and how this inspired Hayley’s new book! They also discuss intergenerational connections, wearing many hats as a Music Therapist, and taking life day-by-day. Hayley also tells about her new podcast and how she’s sharing her story through her blog. Hayley Francis Cann, BMT, MTA, NMT currently provides musi...

In this episode, Tony and Tricia discuss podcasting, therapeutic approaches, and having authentic human interactions with our clients. Tony is a music therapist working in developmental health in Fort Wayne Indiana. He specializes in children with autism, children who’ve experienced complex trauma, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He is also certified at the basic level in DIRFloortime. Find T...

In this episode, Julieann and Tricia discuss working with clients who have experienced trauma and the importance of nutrition in their treatment. Julieann Hartley is a board certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist from New Hampshire. She is the music therapy program director at the Concord Community Music School, although she is currently on medical leave, recovering from a n...

In this episode, Julieann shares her story of finding and redefining strength through living with chronic illness. Julieann also stresses the importance of self advocacy and advocacy for our clients. Julieann Hartley is a board certified music therapist and neurologic music therapist from New Hampshire. She is the music therapy program director at the Concord Community Music School, although...

This episode is all about you, the listeners! Thank you so much to those of you who sent in your thoughts, interventions, stories, etc. It would be really cool to do this again, so let us know if you like the idea of more Listener Feature episodes! Thank you so much for your support in getting Music Therapy Chronicles to 50 episodes! If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast...

In this conversation, Allison and Tricia talk all about telehealth: why it’s important, how to be an effective MT telehealth practitioner, advice and tips, specific interventions, and much more. Allison is a board certified music therapist and the founder of both Three Rivers Music Therapy and Incadence. Allison was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pa, and though she loves to travel for co...

In this conversation, Allison and Tricia talk all about telehealth: why it’s important, how to be an effective MT telehealth practitioner, advice and tips, specific interventions, and much more. Allison is a board certified music therapist and the founder of both Three Rivers Music Therapy and Incadence. Allison was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pa, and though she loves to travel for co...

In this episode, Jon shares his unique creative process with clients, how and why he shares their creations, and what it was like winning a Grammy ! 2ARCGK6 26 January 2020 – Los Angeles, California – Jon Samson. 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center. (Credit Image: © AdMedia via ZUMA Wire) Jon Samson, MA, MT-BC, holds a Masters Degree in Music Therapy from New York Uni...

In this episode, Annette tells about her research and courses regarding LGBTQ+ and her thoughts on the importance of cultural responsiveness. Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, MA, MT-BC, is the Executive Director of the Center for Cultural Responsiveness , a nonprofit that provides education, training, and supervision in diversity, inclusion, and equity to colleges, universities, and practitioners. In add...

In this episode, Lorrie shares tons of practical tools and tips for working in a medical MT setting. We discuss instruments, soundscapes, clinical supervision, and much more. Lorrie Kubicek, MT-BC is board certified music therapist and program manager for Expressive Therapies at MGH.  Her program is a part of the Katherine A. Gallagher Integrative Therapies program at MassGeneral Hospital Can...

In this episode, Martina shares the findings from her Music Therapy vocal research, as well as tips for preventative vocal maintenance and vocal health. Martina Bingham is a lecturer in voice at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She is an accomplished singer, voice teacher, and researcher in the training of the therapeutic voice. She teaches voice pedagogy, voice function and styles, and applied...

In this episode (and more thoroughly in the show notes), Tricia shares a compilation of information, ideas, and resources about the COVID-19 virus. PLEASE SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, IDEAS, AND RESOURCES TO BE ADDED TO THE SHOW NOTES!!! This will be an ongoing project and database as this situation evolves. Let’s support each other <3 Here’s another growing pandemic resource list . AMTA re...

In this episode, Tracy and Tricia discuss Tracy’s new book “Who Moved My Cape?! Letting Go of Your Superwoman Expectations.” Tracy also shares her personal songwriting process and advice for using songwriting in the clinical setting. Tracy is a board-certified music therapist with a doctorate in Counselor Education. She has been a Professor of Music Therapy for 25 years, was Chai...

In this episode, Bonnie and Tricia discuss burnout, adaptive lessons, and online resources for various MT topics and needs. Bonnie shares her personal experience with burnout and the resources she is creating online. Bonnie is a music therapist in Denver, CO and owns her own business, Rhythmic Roots Music Therapy , LLC, which provides music therapy and adapted music lessons services to indivi...

In this episode, Anita and Tricia discuss global perspectives in Music Therapy and how the World Federation of Music Therapy is connecting Music Therapists across continents. #worldmusictherapyday is March 1st! Anita L. Swanson, Ph. D., MT-BC is passionate about assisting future and current music therapists. She also enjoys promoting global music therapy connections. Dr. Swanson is now in her...

In this episode, Stephanie and Tricia discuss taking a less traditional career path as a Music Therapist and ways to apply clinical musicianship in MT sessions, specifically with young children. Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC is the creator of musicforkiddos.com , an online community dedicated to high-quality children’s music. Stephanie is an innovative and award-winning songwriter who loves helpi...

In this episode, Alpha tells about how she created a more healthful soundscape in a residential setting as a Music Therapist. Dr. Alpha Woodward is certified music therapist with 15 years of clinical music therapy service in government and non governmental organizations.  From 2004-2007 Dr. Woodward was the clinical supervisor and field director for a small international team of music th...

In this episode, Alpha tells how a career in Music Therapy has turned her life into an adventure and how her humanitarian experiences lead to her own personal growth and clinical research. Dr. Alpha Woodward is certified music therapist with 15 years of clinical music therapy service in government and non governmental organizations.  From 2004-2007 Dr. Woodward was the clinical superviso...

In this episode, Samantha and Tricia talk all things Music Therapy Exchange, a new and growing database of Music Therapy interventions that anyone can access and contribute to! Samantha Hassold is the creator of Music Therapy Exchange , an intervention database for music therapists. She is also a current music therapy intern at The Center for Discovery and completed her undergraduate coursework at...

This is part two of Tricia’s conversation with Fleur. In this episode, Fleur and Tricia discuss the importance of receiving supervision as a Music Therapist, as well as advice for being a supervisor yourself. Fleur completed a Master’s in Music Therapy degree at the University of West England in 2015. Since then she has worked with population across the lifespan. Fleur also has experie...

This is part one of Tricia’s conversation with Fleur. In this episode, Fleur shares about her unique journey to finding Music Therapy and how she has continues her MT practice across continents. We focus on cultural awareness and adapting to different clinical settings. Fleur completed a Master’s in Music Therapy degree at the University of West England in 2015. Since then she has work...

In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experiences and advice for growing a business, navigating MT independent contractors, starting a family, and finding balance through it all. Elizabeth has been working as a board certified music therapist since 2020 and teaching piano lessons since 2001 through out NH. Helping her clients to grow with music has been her passion since a young age. She owns and...