Join us for Part 2 of our music therapy discussion. In this episode, we'll discover what it takes to become a board-certified music therapist. Learn more about our music therapists and music therapy services at https://www.metromusicmakers.com/music-therapy-program/.

Hi Everyone! We are so excited to have Kristen Van Dyke and Annie Summar on our show today. Both of these talented women are board-certified music therapists on staff here at Metro Music Makers, Also, Kristen Van Dyke is our Music Therapy Growth Coordinator. In this episode, we are discussing music therapy and dispelling some of the common myths about music therapy. Kristen and Annie define what music therapy is exactly, who is qualified to provide music therapy and who may benefit from music therapy. They also give us some examples of how music therapy is used in clinical practice to help individuals accomplish specific goals. If you have ever had any questions about music therapy and music therapists, then this is the episode for you.

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Today we are discussing the importance of creating music through songwriting and home production with J.T. Lee. J.T.’s roots are in jazz and improv which he honed as a young musician on saxophone. He has shared his gift for improvisation with our students on a variety of instruments including brass, woodwinds, guitar, bass and piano. In addition, many of J.T.’s students are writing and producing original songs which is how our songwriting and home production classes got started. These classes started during the pandemic which provided JT. with an opportunity to create the coolest online learning experience for these teens. In fact, These students have bonded and become one another’s biggest supporters. In this episode, You’ll get to hear J.T. talk about the dynamics between the students and what it’s like to teach teenagers how to write and produce their songs.

Learn more about our songwriting and home production classes at metromusicmakers.com. 

Meet co-hosts Allison and Mark and get a preview of what you will discover in our episodes. Learn more at metromusicmakers.com.