Uncategorized

Music Therapy With Houseless Individuals

By Meagan Moore, MusicWorx Intern Edited by Theresa Kwong, Communications Consultant For the purpose of this blog, I will use the term houseless and homeless interchangeably. Current literature utilizes the term ‘homelessness,’ however people described as homeless are not necessarily without homes. Homelessness is not...

The “Music is Good” Glossary

By Gaby Ritter, MusicWorx Intern Edited by Theresa Kwong, Communications Consultant Although I have expressed myself through the arts for years (both as a performer and an enthusiastic audience member), music therapy introduced me to an entirely new use of creative aptitude that I had...

AudAbility: Summer Sessions

By Cassandra Richtsmeier, MusicWorx Staff Music Therapist Summer Sessions are Here!  CONTINUING: AudAbility Voice WE’RE BACK: Beginner Harmonica NEW: Explore AudAbility Week 1 = Stretch and Drums Week 2 = Voice Week 3 = Harmonica Week 4 = Piano     AudAbility Voice After a...

Music Therapy Spotlight: Earthtones Northwest

By Whitney Perry, MusicWorx Intern Earthtones Northwest is a music therapy agency based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in music, art, and horticultural therapy. They pride themselves on “nurturing health for people of all ages through music, nature and art” and serve communities throughout Portland and Southwest...

Songwriting for Cancer Patients

By Al Neale, MusicWorx Intern During my recent music therapy experiences in medical settings, I have been working with many cancer patients, which has exposed me to the stress, anxiety, and struggles with pain and nausea that cancer patients have to endure while in the...

Karaoke as a Tool in Music Therapy!?

By Anne Delleman, MusicWorx Intern When I first started my music therapy internship, I was surprised to see recorded music being used as a tool in music therapy groups. Throughout my music therapy practica, I never once used a recorded song- much less did I...