Esther Craven, intern #125 interviews Mary Altom, intern #66 Mary’s experience as a MusicWorx intern truly stretched her to exceed her comfort zone and foreshadowed her current positions working with students in special education and private practice. Mary Altom gives a helpful piece of advice…
Interview with Stephanie Scheffel, #92 Esther Craven, intern #125, reporting on intern alum #92, Stephanie Scheffel. Drawn to MusicWorx by a desire to explore a variety of clientele populations, Stephanie’s adventure into internship led to her developing well-rounded skills that would help lead to her…
Christina Whipple was intern #107 at MusicWorx and completed her time in sunny San Diego in December of 2011. Since then, she has continued her career as a music therapist back in the Midwest, and currently works in Illinois. 1. What is your current job?…
Anna C. McChesney currently works as a music therapist with two juvenile detention centers and is working towards a license as a professional counselor. One of Anna’s biggest learning moments during her time at internship came while beginning the contract for Healing…
Interviewed by Kristen McSorley, Current Intern #124 This next interview is with Carmen Steele-Abundez, Intern #17. Carmen currently works in several positions, effectively balancing time between her career and family. She recalls an early internship memory at MusicWorx that taught her the importance of asserting yourself…
Interviewed by Amy Dunlap, Intern #121. I think you will enjoy what Sarah Sendlbeck Ernst, Intern #105, has to say about entrepreneurship, following your heart, and being in the moment. An influential therapist and business owner, Sarah has made the most of her years post-internship…
Interviewed by Amy Dunlap, Intern #121. Lindsey Stradt, Intern #64, is one a busy music therapist, working part time for West Music while earning her doctoral degree at the University of Iowa. She recently took the time to reflect back on her experience as a…
Interviewed by Amy Dunlap, Intern #121. Originally from Colorado,Veronica May, Intern #61, came to San Diego for internship and remains there today. Talented and enthusiastic are two words I would use to describe Veronica, both as a musician and a therapist. Thank you Veronica…
Intern # 57, Chelsea Davis Chelsea’s internship experience shaped her life and future differently than most. She was struggling emotionally on top of the hectic and demanding schedule. She learned a lot about the importance of self-care, which I (Brianna) also learned the hard way. …
Anna Smith, Intern #120, was at MusicWorx from January to June of 2013. She finished her undergraduate courses at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. Though I first met Anna a few years ago at a regional conference, I was interested to see where…