Name: Jenna Bollard
School: Berklee College of Music
Favorite Part about internship: The interactions with the clients/patients. Being able to make such beautiful human connections with such a diverse range of people every day.
Hardest Part about internship: being far away from family.
Favorite place to chill in SD: Coronado dog beach with my little doggy 🙂
What I do for fun: hiking, yoga, exercise/being active, gardening, walks on the beach with my dog, songwriting/jamming/
Current Favorite Artist: Joss Stone
Song Writing/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts: Creative arts
Favorite Color: I love all colors 🙂 but if i have to choose then….. fuchsia!
What is one thing you would like to tell a soon-to-be intern: “Life is a challenge, not a competition. You can still smell the roses and be on a mission.”-India Arie
Name: Catie Alpeter
School: Colorado State University
Favorite Part about the Internship: Not only do you get to work with a wide variety of populations, but the team of interns and staff also bring so much diversity; the learning process is never ending!
Hardest Part about the Internship: We do a lot… but from this we also gain a lot
Favorite place to chill in SD: The beach of course! Pacific Beach and Coronado are two of my favorites
What I do for fun: Anything outdoors (biking, beach, hiking)
Current favorite artist: Lana Del Ray, Bon Iver
Song Writing/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts: All of the above
Favorite Color: vibrant blue
What is one thing you would like to tell a soon-to-be intern: Be present in every moment. Time goes by fast and you will accomplish and experience so much!
Name: Christina Scheperle (7/11-12/11)
School: University of Iowa, IA
Favorite part about internship: The diversity of the populations we see and the intensity of each day. The opportunities to interact with and learn from so many people.
Hardest part of internship: Busy, busy, busy – all the time!
Favorite place to chill in SD: Torrey Pines Beach
What you do for fun: Running, Taking Walks, Yoga
Current favorite band/artist: Mumford & Sons, NickelCreek
SongWriting/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts?: Relaxation
Favorite Color: Turquoise
What is ONE thing you’d like to tell a soon-to-be intern?: One day at a time.
Name: Carly Kazmerzak (07/11-12/11)
School: University of Iowa- Iowa City, Iowa
Favorite part about internship: The wide variety of populations that I get to work with and the opportunity to observe many great music therapists.
What you won’t miss!: The chaotic busy days.
Favorite place to chill in SD: Too many to say, pretty much any beach two particulars La Jolla Cove and Coronado Beach I really enjoy.
What you do for fun: Dancing, talking with friends, walking and relaxing on the beach.
Current favorite band/artist: Well it really depends on the day but right now I am listening to Norah Jones so I will go with her…. for now 😉
SongWriting/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts?: SongWriting/Lyric Analysis and Music Making.
Favorite Color: Blue and Green
What is ONE thing you’d like to tell a soon-to-be intern?: Embrace each day to the fullest! Do not be hesitant or shy to try something new. The best way to learn is through experience and now is the time to do it!
Name: Sarah Sendlbeck (6/11-11/11)
School: Nazareth College, NY
Favorite part about internship: The vast amount of poplulations we get to serve and interact with is incredible. Each interaction that I share with a team member, individual or group is inspiring and teaches me something about myself.
Hardest part of internship: Packing the carts with dozens of drums on really hot days… then having the bungee chord get loose and all the drums waterfall down to the ground ::sigh::
Favorite place to chill in SD: I’m pretty biased to where my apartment is: Mission Beach. It’s pretty stellar. I have the beach to one side of me and the bay to the other. I love have 360 degrees on boardwalk around me, Belmont Park, Beachcomber bar, and an awesome mexican quick grab restaurant. I love all the little gems of SD (restaurants, the Cove, scenic areas).
What you do for fun: I love to draw, paint, arts and crafts, bake (especially cupcakes!), go to the beach and travel.
Current favorite band/artist: I’m pretty partial to Adele, Regina Spektor, and The Weepies. Of course The Spice Girls will always rule my heart.
SongWriting/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts? Creative Arts! I’m currently obsessed with Drama Therapy techniques mixed with Music and Art Therapy. Totally remarkable stuff.
Favorite Color: Pink and Yellow- and not pastels… bright hues.
What is ONE thing you’d like to tell a soon-to-be intern?: Don’t panic! It’ll all work out. Music has this crazy way- if you play a wrong chord… it goes away… sometimes the best therapeutic lessons are “in the moment”
Any other comments you’d like to make about internship in general: MusicWorx rocks! The experience is one-of-a-kind. I’m going to have to much more under my belt when I leave this internship, and I’ll be fully prepared for whatever I want to do with my career. Barbara is a business mastermind… trust her advice.
Name: Laura Rose Anderson School: University of Iowa, IA
Favorite part about internship: Monday Morning Madness
Hardest part of internship: Monday Morning Madness
Favorite place to chill in SD: Filter Coffee Shop (North Park)
What you do for fun: Yoga
Current favorite band/artist: Currently: Wailing Jennys
SongWriting/Lyric Analysis, Music Making, Relaxation, or Creative Arts?: Songwriting/Lyric Analysis
Favorite Color: Wine Purple
What is ONE thing you’d like to tell a soon-to-be intern?: Fake it until you make it.
Any other comments you’d like to make about internship in general: Embrace each moment and soak in each opportunity.
