July 29th, 2010 
Kat Fulton 
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 [...]
July 26th, 2010 Kat Fulton 
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 [...]
July 22nd, 2010 Kat Fulton 
“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 [...]
July 20th, 2010 Kat Fulton 
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 [...]
July 14th, 2010 Kat Fulton 
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 [...]
Posted in Drumming, Older Adults, Z 
Tags: ayub, bizet, carmen, drum circle facilitation, Drumming, elderly music, elders, habanera, music therapy, Older Adults, opera, rhythm 
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