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…
Brianna Larsen, Intern #122 Interviewed by Kristen McSorley, Intern #124 Brianna was my senior intern and just recently completed her internship in September 2013! Since that time, she has passed her board exam, gaining her MT-BC credential and began sub-contracting with the company Music Therapy…
Rebecca Riley Olin, #46 Interviewed by Lindsay Tucker, Current Intern #126 The word of advice Becky Riley Olin gives to future interns is “dive in head first!” She notes the importance of learning through the challenging situations, and shares how the MusicWorx internship contributed to…
Interviewed by Kristen McSorley, Current Intern #124 Jenna Bollard speaks passionately of her growth during her MusicWorx internship. She recalls learning immensely from the diverse settings available, in turn opening her mind to potential job opportunities once she left MusicWorx. She also learned how to…
Trina Rainey, #53 Interviewed by Lindsay Tucker, Current Intern #126 It was inspiring to interview Trina and hear of her accomplishments in the field of music therapy! She has been sole proprietor of Healing Harmony Music Therapy business for seven years. Trina testifies…