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February 18, 2019 at 10:00 am
in reply to: How have you used these four music experiences in your practice?
ParticipantI can agree with Sabrina– participating in this course and learning more about each developmental level has really helped me adjust my expectations for my clients. I have not yet begun working with babies/toddlers, but I think that much of what we learn in these developmental stages can be transferred to other populations. One of my favorite areas to incorporate is the awareness and trust phases during singing. Ending the song, stopping the music, fading out, then observing the client response.
I also agree with April, listening and watching are still crucial to development, and this doesn’t necessarily mean the clients aren’t participating! This definitely helps me in understanding the outcomes and responses during a music therapy session.
February 13, 2019 at 9:43 am
in reply to: Discuss with the board the traditional and cultural music in your home community.
ParticipantCheryl, you bring up a great point about cultural competence! It’s so hugely important in providing our clients with the best, most appropriate services. I grew up in a suburb of Boston, and our town was quite diverse. We learned a variety of music from different cultures, as well as the standard folk songs.
Although it is less applicable to this training and age group, I also had previous experience working in an Urban school population in Ohio. It took me a while to really get out of my own comfort zone– and what I had been taught– and really become not just familiar, but comfortable with songs from other cultures.
February 13, 2019 at 9:38 am
in reply to: Sing and learn some of the songs presented in the video. Share with the board your experiences using these songs.
ParticipantIt’s been really great watching these songs implemented in sessions. I have used some, and observed some!I’ve loved watching “Will You Come?” and seeing how it’s been modified for each group. The MT will ask children what they should do next, ie “jump or tip-toe?” giving the children more independence in choosing their preferences. I’m also really drawn to “In My Little Hand”– the minor key really grabs the attention of the little ones.Additionally, speeding up/slowing down the song changes their level of engagement.
February 13, 2019 at 9:32 amParticipantAs a relatively new member of the Roman Music Therapy team, I’ve been able to sit in and observe a good deal of Sprouting Melodies classes. It’s been so interesting to see each developmental level and what these changes look like in the context of the music therapy session. The most interesting level that I’ve observed is awareness. It’s truly amazing to watch babies become aware and engaged in the musical process. I’ve seen this in a variety of ways– babies cooing in the same register as the music therapist, reaching towards instruments, turning towards the musical stimulus, and vocalizing during moments of silence– it’s so cool to watch that musical expectation!
February 5, 2019 at 10:17 am
in reply to: What was your most valuable takeaway from this weeks’ content?
ParticipantWhile I’ve observed babies and toddlers in a music therapy setting, I never had the concrete understanding of what to expect and when. This information was really excellent– also amazing to see how quickly kiddos develop and learn new things!
ParticipantHi all!
What is so incredible about children at this age is how quickly they develop. I think this information is invaluable, as it really informs how we should be leading music therapy sessions with these kiddos in order to have a successful, effective session. With everything from transitions (ie cleaning up instruments, getting into a circle, etc) to participating in music making, things will look different across these different developmental levels. Having a knowledge of what children understand, and how they interact with other children and their environment, is a huge factor in how I will start to think about sessions. This knowledge also provides the basis of what we should be looking for at each age. These milestones really offer the perfect “roadmap” for music therapy, and I’m excited to begin working with these younger children so I can really implement this knowledge.
ParticipantHi Everyone!
My name is Eliza and I’m a MT-BC working with Roman Music Therapy Services in Wakefield, MA. I went to school in Ohio, and also completed my internship there, working with a variety of diagnoses within a public school system. I also have experience working with geriatric populations, substance abuse rehabilitation, and adult psych. I’m excited to begin this training as I don’t have a lot of experience working with children this young, and I will likely be eventually working with this age group!
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