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…
By Marielle Sheppel Let’s face it – any internship can be challenging. We’re switching from about 45 semester hours of practicum work to cramming in 1,040 hours of uninterrupted training in “one semester”…aka a 6-month internship. Just as every group of people or every university…
By Hannah Bronson MusicWorx Intern #116 I arrived in October of 2012 to begin my internship open to a variety of experiences, and I am here to tell you about all of the opportunities Resounding Joy has offered to both MusicWorx interns as well as…
By Katie Fitch MusicWorx is a highly competitive internship. Many students apply to intern at MusicWorx each year, and to help answer some questions you may have about the internship, we have put together an informational video. This video addresses some of the most common…
Publication: Berklee Today, October 2012 Writer: Ryan Fleming and Mike Small These days there is much discussion about the importance of post–secondary school education and the value of a college degree. Stories about graduates from almost any college who are discovering their career paths always…