Music Till Proven Therapy

We are so excited and grateful to welcome Tara Jenkins to the podcast! Thank you so much to Tara for sharing some of your wealth of knowledge with us. In this episode, Dannielle and Tara talk about opening up your own private practice, collaboration vs competition, and ageism in music therapy. Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP, CMDCP, is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practition...

In this episode, hear Madeline talk about the spiritual domain of music therapy. How can we use music to support the soul? And how is that different than supporting emotions? Madeline Mary Lockeby is a board-certified music therapist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans with a Bachelor of Music Therapy, she has built a career integrating music and spiritual...

We are SO excited to welcome Sally Hatfield — music therapy intern, soon-to-be MT-BC, and our incredible Music Therapy Now media intern! Sally is a true ray of sunshine whose creativity, warmth, and dedication shine through everything she does. In this episode, Sally shares her journey into music therapy, her passion for supporting others through music, and what it’s been like stepping into the fi...

In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth VanSant, MTL, MT-BC , owner of Eastside Music Therapy in Bellevue, WA. We discuss starting a private practice, advocating for a livable wage, and the supportive community within music therapy. Elizabeth shares her neurodiversity-affirming, client-led approach to working with Autistic and other neurodivergent individuals, as well as her experiences mentor...

In this episode, Morgan and Dannielle are thrilled to welcome a few of the incredible music therapists working in pediatric hospitals across the U.S. through Sophie’s Place . Founded in loving memory of singer-songwriter Sophie Barton, Sophie’s Place creates dedicated music therapy rooms within children’s hospitals—safe, creative spaces designed to support young patients facing pain, chronic illne...

Join Dannielle Caldwell of Music Therapy Now and Allyson Rodgers of Music and Miracles as they give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Music Therapy Miracles NOW Retreat , happening Saturday, July 19th ! This one-day virtual retreat is designed for music therapists who are ready to start or scale their private practice with confidence. You’ll walk away with: ✔️ 10 CMTEs ✔️ A s...

Welcome back to Music Till Proven Therapy ! We’re kicking off Season 3 with a deeply personal and inspiring episode. Join your host, Dannielle Caldwell, MT-BC, as she reflects on the last 6 months of building and transitioning into full-time private practice ownership. From walking away from traditional roles to launching multiple new programs, Dannielle shares the highs, lows, and lessons learned...

Nikki Belshe Lanza is the owner of Heart and Harmony in Fort Worth, TX and founder of the fantastic non-profit, the Music Therapy Access Fund. Dannielle is thrilled to be joined by the lovely Nikki who is an unstoppable force in the music therapy field. Hear their conversation about Nikki's experience, private practice, non-profit, and balancing career and family. https://www.heartandharmony.com/...

Today, the lovely Marissa Marmolejo, MMT, MT-BC joins us to discuss her Masters Equivalency in Music Therapy, her first job, and transitioning as a new professional.

Dannielle here, and yet again this year I find myself making a huge life and career related decision that comes back to the importance of choosing you - aka prioritizing yourself and your health and your life. Here all about this career decision and what in my life and health has led me here. Choose you guys. Every time. Instagram @danniellemtbc @mtptpod @musictherapynow_ www.musictherapynow.net

Another week, another fantastic podcast guest! Jess and Dannielle are good friends from Belmont University and really got to know each other during their study abroad in Paris! Jess is a pediatric medical music therapist and new professional with fantastic insight, experience and heart. In this episode, Jess and Dannielle dive into Jess's first job, music therapy job red flags, and finding passion...

This week's intervention is brought to you by pediatric music therapist, Sara Jane Klaus, MT-BC! Here her go to rapport building intervention working as a music therapist in a children's hospital.

In this episode, Morgan shares about her job transition and ALL the change. Listen in to hear more about leaving the hospital, trying new things, and trusting yourself to accept a job outside of the music therapy field.

Join Dannielle for Storytime with Olivia! Olivia is the founder of Motive Music Therapy and a brand new music therapist in Tampa, Florida! Hear all about how she pursued her music therapy equivalency masters degree, started her own business, her take on music therapy businesses and pizza shops, and how she has reached amazing success as a new professional and business owner (she’s already hiring!!...

Dannielle is thrilled to speak with Kim Best, MT-BC about surviving as a new music therapy professional as they gear up for Music Therapy Now's New Professional Retreat on Saturday, September 28th! Kim, the keynote speaker, is a music therapist in Rochester, NY working in private practice with hospice care, eldercare and memory care, people with mental health challenges, and caregivers. Kim is pas...

Sara Jane is back for part 2! Sara Jane tells us all about her journey landing a job in the pediatric medical field as a new professional. From navigating the hospital setting, protecting your peace to end of life, hear about Sara Jane's experience as a pediatric music therapist.

Dannielle is thrilled to announce the release of Music Therapy Now!!! A space dedicated to decreasing burnout and increasing the retention of new music therapists through retreats, resources and community. Find more at our website! Registration, the workbook and community are LIVE! www.musictherapynow.net

Hailey Davis and Kaelyn McCallum join us to tell us about the music therapy assessment tool that they are dropping on August 10th, 2024! This is an excellent assessment tool for music therapists. Find the assessment tool here https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/hailey-music-therapy Follow Hailey: @haileymusictherapy Follow Kaelyn: @kaelyn_mc_mta

This week, we have part 1 of a very special guest and board certified music therapist, Sara Jane! Sara Jane is Morgan's "little" and Dannielle's "big" from their college music fraternity. Sara Jane talks all about her life as a new professional including overcoming a negative first job experience and how she chose herself and landed a medical music therapy job.

Dannielle left her "dream" job at the children's hospital and it's finally time to talk about it. Hear all about Dannielle's experience, what she's learned and how she's facing the future as a music therapist. At the end of the day, her message clear. Choose you.

Dannielle and Morgan are BACK with an all new season and all new episode! Dannielle quit her job, Morgan finished her Masters in Music Therapy, and there is SO much to catch up on as they recap all of the changes over the last 7 months. Hear about how they have chosen themselves over the last few months and hear their message to choose you. Follow the podcast on instagram @mtptpod Follow Dannielle...

Reese is a lovely MT-BC working in geriatric psych in California, pursuing her Masters in MFT! Hear her share her wisdom and journey through music therapy to now.

In this week's storytime, Morgan shares about her work with a patient in the PICU following a car accident.

Another week, another wheel! In this wheel episode, Morgan shares a song she uses for assessments! Let us know your thoughts. Visit our website and join our Facebook group!

Storytime is all about stories from music therapy sessions! This week, Dannielle shares about the behavioral health where she gets laughed at... and how she persevered!