By Amy Dunlap Sankofa is a word that literally means, “go back and take” in the Ghanaian language Akan. Culturally, the symbol of sankofa represents one taking from the past what is good and bringing it into the present in order to make positive progress…
By Brianna Larsen “I began my music therapy internship 35 years ago this June. I remember walking into the career of music therapy not knowing what to expect but convinced that I would make a difference. I spent much of my time explaining what music…
By Maya Zebley, Intern #120 According to the American Music Therapy Association web-site, in the 1940’s music therapy became an organized clinical profession which led to establishment of “standards for university-level educational and clinical training requirements, making research and clinical training a priority, creating a…
By Marielle Sheppel, Intern #119 Advances in research and technology are linking music experiences to actual biological responses in the brain and body, validating our field and providing explanation for treatment. At the MusicWorx internship, we work primarily in the medical setting and I find…
By Anna Smith To quote our well revered director, “Your future success in Music Therapy is all about posturing. How you present yourself, knowing your market, knowing what you have to offer, and being persistent.” And as young professionals in this booming field, our posture…
On March 16, 2013, three of the interns (Katie, Marielle and Anna) and music therapist, Derlin Hsu, MM, MT-BC, had the opportunity to host an exhibit booth at the Brain Health Fair held at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, a health fair that occurs on…
By Maya Zebley How can you have gratitude without growth? And how can you grow without challenges? As a MusicWorx Inc. intern I take upon me all the challenges I can to become a better music therapist. I am blessed to be part of a…
By Anna Smith, MusicWorx Intern Variety is the spice of life . . . and that is exactly what you get when you become a MusicWorx Inc. intern. As interns we not only experience a wide variety in the populations we serve, but we also…