The Music Therapy Show

It's time for Journal Club again! Join me and Dr. Meganne Masko as we discuss the American Music Therapy Association's Journal of Music Therapy Summer 2014 Vol 51 No 2.

It seems obvious to me that all music therapy is music-centered. However, several discussions keep popping up on listservs and facebook groups and music therapy blogs that seem to indicate that my perception is not shared by all music therapists (which is great, because how boring would this field be if everyone were exactly like me?!). On this episode, I will ask some questions I've had about Music Centered Music Therapy of my guest, Karen Goodman.

Dr. Meganne Masko and I will discuss the articles from the Journal of Music Therapy, Spring 2014 issue, volume 51 number 1.

The Music Therapy Show has been on the air for 6 years! In 2008, I started this show to talk about music therapy. On this episode, I'll give some updates (since I haven't broadcasted in a while) and share some thoughts about the future of this show.

I'll be broadcasting live from the exhibit hall of #SWAMTA14, the annual conference of the Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association.

TaKeTiNa is pure rhythm—four decades of music, a new kind of rhythm education and therapy, plus international research. Worldwide, countless people are using the TaKeTiNa process as a musical method for personal development.

TaKeTiNa was created by Reinhard Flatischler in 1970. In 1990, the TaKeTiNa Institute for Rhythm Education and Rhythm Research was established under the direction of Reinhard and Cornelia Flatischler; they work together with a team of certified TaKeTiNa teachers from all over the world.

Dr. Megan Masko and I will talk more in depth about the articles in the latest Music Therapy Perspectives.

In a special Monday edition of the Music Therapy Show, Dr. Megannne Maskso will join me for Journal Club. We will discuss the articles in the recent American Music Therapy Association publications of the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives.

Join me for a discussion of the profession of music therapy. I'll also let you know about the 2014 music therapy show plans!

2014 Social Media Advocacy Theme

This year's theme is "We are . . . " and will center on exploring and honoring our identity as music therapists and as a distinct and stand-alone profession, unique from other professions and professionals with which we work.

"Healing Sounds" is a  benefit concert on December 21, 2013 at 3pm raising funds for the American Music Therapy Association's Research Fund, using music to make advances in medicine. The concert will be held at First United Methodist Church on Lavaca in Austin, TX.

The theme is "Healing Sounds", including music that is personally healing to the performer, or uplifting to others. All kinds of music is included in this concert, as music, in all forms is healing. Local artists performing a diverse selection of pieces represent different ideas of what is healing through music.

Tickets sold at the door and at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/510877

Prices:

$5 discounted suggested donation for students and seniors

$10 suggested donation for all others

 

*small service fee for tickets sold on brownpapertickets.com

 

Concert features many classical vocalists and instrumentalists, along with selections played on harp, didgeridoo, ukelele, and bouzouki. An eclectic smattering of diverse music, and a great time to be had by all!