During this unprecedented time, we know that many music therapists are out of work and finances are tight. Grieving normalcy is both helpful and needed. Be sure to take time for yourself when you can. When you feel you have the time, energy, and capacity, this can be a great time to earn FREE continuing [...]
Hello world! Even if we can't see you in person, please don't stop the music! Did you know? "Listening to the music you love will make your brain release more dopamine, a crucial neurotransmitter for humans’ emotional and cognitive functioning.” (more here) We have curated a list of ways that you can continue to have [...]
In an effort to continue spreading music and joy (and not germs!) to our city while minimizing in-person contact, we are now offering on-line teletherapy services for all music therapy and music lessons. AND THIS MEANS YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN ATLANTA TO WORK WITH US! CURRENT CLIENTS: Complete this survey to make sure [...]
Happy Music Therapy Advocacy Month! As a music therapy intern who just completed my internship at Metro Music Therapy, I have had the opportunity to experience the multitude of ways that music therapy can positively transform patients’ lives. Academic classes in college certainly hammered in AMTA’s definition of music therapy such that I could recite [...]
HAPPY 2020! We love to start our year off with reflection of the past while visioning for the future.✨ Among many other discussions, at our first staff meeting of 2020, we talked about what makes Metro Music Therapy different than any other private practice out there. Here is what we bring to the table: + [...]
Did you know that March is Music Therapy Awareness Month?Cool stuff!Did you know that the idea of “advocating for my profession” makes me super duper uncomfortable? Well, it does. And here we are. March. Music Therapy Awareness Month.Guess I should, like, advocate?I mean, okay, I know it’s important!There’s a lot of misinformation about Music Therapy [...]
It’s hard to believe that we’re already mid-way through February of 2019!New Year’s Eve doesn’t seem so long ago. The promise of a new year, a fresh start, exciting possibilities… it’s more than enough to get the old motivational engine revved and roaring! Plans form, goals are etched in stone, and we feel certain that [...]
(a) Heart pounding, (b) out of breath, (c) muscles tired, (d) altered perception of time. One of these experiences is NOT what I would typically associate with exercise… until recently, that is. Any guesses which?I’d just finished an evening run, and was driving back home from the trail with some of my favorite music playing. [...]
*In accordance with HIPAA, and out of respect for our client’s privacy, the name “Ruth” will be used as an alias in this blog post.* Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ...right? Or, at least… it’s supposed to be? For a great many people - maybe yourself included - [...]
***Photos used with Permission*** Now that school is back in full swing, many a young mind is likely pining for the days of summer past (as in, like, four weeks ago.) Here at Metro Music Therapy, we have a lot of exciting new adventures ahead - new clients, new contracts, and even our very own [...]