[Dany Orozco]

I’m not working with children right now, but I have young nephews and I do music with them sometimes. The youngest is in the trust stage, he locates the sounds coming from different instruments in different locations, makes some vocalizations, and seems to know when there is a change in the music.
It’s been really helpful to have small sessions with him and my older nephew who is 2 years old, it helps me see the different characteristics of the stages and it’s easier to remember them.

[Dany Orozco]

I’m still establishing my new company which is focusing on assisting C sections right now, once I establish that I will look into starting these kinds of classes. I’m excited because like I said, it’s a good way to continue to build a relationship through music and so far people have been interested when I mentioned that I might open early intervention mother-baby classes soon 🙂

[Dany Orozco]

I’m also going to wait a little while before setting up a practice, but I think the ideas on the first video of this week are great! Right now I’m assisting C sections so I think opening an early intervention program like SP will be a great way to continue using music to create a stronger bond between the mother and the child.

[Dany Orozco]

I live in Mexico so I haven’t used these songs, but like Cassandra said, I try to adapt songs in Spanish to make them fit it each category. I don’t have groups yet but I try to have sessions with my nephews to apply what we were learning in this course.

[Dany Orozco]

I am not sure I’ll become a SM provider right away because I am starting a couple of programs already, but I am excited to work with this population someday, hopefully soon.

[Dany Orozco]

I agree with Cassandra and I think that it’s important to keep in mind that while having a plan is good, it’s always important to go with the flow of the group and make the adjustments we need to take the group where it needs to go that session. It’s important to recognize that children will participate in their own way and to let the parents know it’s okay if the child is only watching, or if he’s doing something else to participate as long as it’s not disruptive.

[Dany Orozco]

SM3: Intentional, active, push and pull, creative, emotions

SM3 plan: Gathering – “Estamos aqui” to welcome everybody and get warmed up to music. Bonding song – “El barco chiquito” while doing the rocking side to side. Instrument songs – “Los elefantes” sharing the song in the middle of the room. Everyone can take turns playing it and go back to their parents. Leave mallets around the room and model to give the children the opportunity to choose if they want to use a mallet or their hands to play the drum. Movement songs – “La bamba” with scarves to start to bring the energy level down by also bringing down the energy of the song and the movement with the scarves. Goodbye – “Hasta manana” to keep consistency of the goodbye songs that are used in groups.

Family sprouts: Connections, sharing, fun, individuality, connections.

Family sprouts plan: Gathering – “Estamos aqui” to start the group and bring everyone into the music. Bonding songs – “Tu y yo” to show their space and their parent’s space, and the older kids can also help the younger ones in this song. Instrument songs – “El tambor” sharing the drum with their peers, the older kids can find a younger kid who will be assisted by their parents. Movement songs – “Simon dice” while asking the older kids to do a movement for the group to follow. Goodbye – “Hasta manana” to bring the energy back and end the group.

[Dany Orozco]

I think the name helps explain it: music for skill building is more focused on specific things. Music for development is music used to support the developmental level the kids are in, and like Kate says can develop social and motor skills and communication.

[Dany Orozco]

I also think it can be tricky to lead a group with kids in different developmental levels since you need to be careful to not over-stimulate the younger ones while keeping the older ones engaged. I like what was said in the video about letting the older kids model for the youngest, and I also like the idea of giving the older kids a limited space for moving/dancing since it can be fun for them. I also like the idea of giving the older kids responsibilities, I usually do that at the end of sessions but I hadn’t thought of it in this population.

[Dany Orozco]

I have LP shakers, most of my drums are Remo. I have one called “Kids Gethering Drum” that they love. Most of my smaller instruments don’t have brands on them and I’m not sure where I got them. My guitars right now are Taylor but I’m probably gonna get another one for “rough use” before starting these kinds of groups.

[Dany Orozco]

5 words: Surprise, fun, bonding, engaging, exploring

5 sentences: It’s okay if your child picks up 3 maracas, it doesn’t matter how many instruments they have, it’s how they’re choosing to participate. It’s fine if they don’t play the shakers up and down and are only shaking them, they are learning by watching you do it. Every instrument has been sanitized and they will be cleaned again after they’re used. Your child is learning to anticipate and loves surprises that he knows are coming, try to play this way with him at home too. As your child gets used to coming to the sessions, he’s probably gonna get up and walk around, then come back. It’s okay if he ends up sitting on someone else’s lap for a while.

Session plan: Hello song – Have instruments out while everyone arrives so they can get familiar with them. During the hello song say everyone’s name. Bonding song – “Los elefantes”. With this song we can swing the babies side to side as the elephants are swinging in the song. Songs about me – “Pimpon” we can go through the body’s parts like Pimpon and then use a spanish version of “Just like me” going through the movements in the same way. Instrument song – “Las calaveras” we can dance when the skeletons come out to dance and play different instruments while dancing. Movement – “El barco chiquito” with scarves we can do the movement of the little boat as it travels. Goodbye – “Hasta mañana” fingerpicking on the guitar. Since we are coming from a song with scarves it could be a nice transition to go to the goodbye song.

[Dany Orozco]

I agree with Jennifer about using a more gentle voice when the session is starting and then going from there. It’s tricky with a group because everyone has different lines where stimulation changes to over-stimulation, but I think that starting at a lower point gives you the time to assess where most of the group is and work from there.

[Dany Orozco]

I live in Mexico and I also think a community based program would be a success. I haven’t seen many community music programs, but I am sure there aren’t any given by a certified music therapist since I am the only one in my city. I’ve been starting to think of places where this could happen, but I’m sure they would be well attended.

[Dany Orozco]

5 words – calm, repetitive, bonding, stimulating, relaxing

5 sentences – Remember that your baby knows your voice and it’s much more meaningful for him to hear you sing than me. Your baby chooses how to participate, they can be looking towards the music or away from it, they’re both okay. The babies are learning the songs, so there will be a lot of repetition. This will also help you learn the songs so you can sing them at home. Take this time to bond with your child and discover music together. Feel free to do whatever helps you be comfortable, stand up, feed your baby, change his diaper, etc.

Plan – Hello song “Estamos aqui” to introduce everyone to music, going baby by baby and encouraging child to touch baby when their name is mentioned. Songs about me “Las escondidas” where the parents can hide behind the scarves and visually stimulate their babies with it. Instrument song “Los elefantes” where each parent has a drum and can lightly play the elephant steps. Movement songs “Barco chiquito” swaying the babies right and left as the boat moves. Goodbye “Hasta luego” finger picking and slowing down to make it relaxing.

[Dany Orozco]

I haven’t worked too much with this age group either, but my godson is 6 months old so I can see the age group clearly in my mind. I also see why affect and volume are an important thing to keep in mind, and I think the comments you say in the videos about things to tell the parents are also great to keep track of and make sure we let parents know.

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