Archive for July, 2010

VIDEO: Introducing Lady Gaga to Boomwhackers

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In June I went to UCSD’s Camp Kesem with the Cancer Coping Center to drum and make music with kids who have parents with cancer. We played an arrangement of I Gotta Feelin’ by the Black Eyed Peas on BOOMWHACKERS! When I shared my arrangement online, I was humbled by the response, and I decided [...]

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MythBuster Countdown #3: Music Therapists are Entertainers ♫

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Are all music therapists entertainers? No, but some are. Are all entertainers music therapists? No, but some are. My experience~ I’ve found that especially when working with groups of older adults, misconceptions about music therapy may arise from by-standers, staff people, and/or family members. And for good reason. Music is fun. Music makes you laugh [...]

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MythBuster Countdown #4: Take 2 Bachs, a Bob Dylan, and Call the Music Therapist in the Morning

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“Quick Fix” is a buzz phrase, and for good reason. Before antibiotics, people died of infections. Before aspirin, people had to take time to comfort and nurture a head in pain (although the latter option is coming into style again, thankfully). Now we can pop a pill and be 100% in 15 minutes. Not to [...]

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Drum Call with Christine Stevens

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Listen to the archived Drum Call here. Christine Stevens of UpBeat Drum Circles and I had a fun time dishing about drumming and music therapy. Thanks to all the great questions by the callers! Topics covered were: 1. Self-care 2. Social media and social networking to expand your business 3. Activities for well-elderly, seniors, and [...]

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VIDEO: Mashup for Drumming with Older Adults: Ayub + Opera

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Ayub Rhythm + Habanera from Bizet’s Carmen = Successful Older Adult Drumming and Singing Here’s a fun way to drum with older adults in your music therapy or group drumming sessions. I particularly enjoy introducing something new by way of something old and familiar. (Granted, the Ayub rhythm is much “older” than Carmen, it will [...]

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