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One of my key takeaways is just how powerful music is. I know it sounds cliche. But music therapists have the power to go out and change communities- one child at a time. We can empower parents to use music with their children to support them throughout their development. Early intervention can change the trajectory of a child’s development, and music therapy can aid in early intervention.
Another takeaway was feeling even more empowered about knowing the different musical developmental stages. We didn’t dive deep into that in college, so to have it now at the start of my career helps me to feel more comfortable in empowering parents to recognize their child’s successes!ParticipantWhat excites me the most is getting to see families come out for accessible and affordable music resources that they can use at home. Athens is one of the poorest counties in Ohio, and to be able to see that music is accessible is refreshing. It makes me think back to my childhood and wish I had the opportunity to be engaged in a SM session! I am also excited to see the children develop as they progress through SM..
ParticipantWhat excites me the most is getting to see families come out for accessible and affordable music resources that they can use at home. Athens is one of the poorest counties in Ohio, and to be able to see that music is accessible is refreshing. It makes me think back to my childhood and wish I had the opportunity to be engaged in a SM session! I am also excited to see the children develop as they progress through SM.
ParticipantThe path of least resistance is great! Modifying the environment is something that is totally in our control to help support kids.
ParticipantStrategies that I use to ensure that every child is successful includes but is not limited to modifying the environment and learning different ways to communicate. Modifying the environment may look like dimming harsh lights, moving things that are in the way (like a piano bench) or cracking a window to have fresh air in the room. Event though some of those things may seem small to some, it can make the world of difference to someone else in aiding in focus and attention. In my internship, we had to learn to use AAC devices with the help of a speech therapist. I also was able to pick up basic sign language. Knowing alternative ways to communicate promotes inclusivity and diversity.
ParticipantThe biggest difference between an early-childhood based music therapy program like SM and a music classes for children is that we are not JUST teaching music, we are supporting kids into becoming well-rounded humans. Music therapists know how to work on social, cognitive, academic, motor, sensory, and emotional-regulatory skills through music interventions that can be adapted to fit the need of the child. Other music-learning based programs aren’t focused on development as much as they are on making sure music fundamentals, theory, and instrument-specific exercises are being learned.
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