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Shannon- I agree! It’s hard to keep up with having enough instruments to accommodate a group!
ParticipantEgg shakers, small tambourines, various rhythm instruments-cabasa, kokoriko, wood block, Remo floor tom, bongos, guitar, ukulele and I usually bring alphabet letters to mark each families’ spot!
August 10, 2018 at 1:35 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantPlayful, energetic, joy, independence, active
Your children has the opportunity to come experience music in a playful environment. This will give both of you the chance to bond with other children and parents! They will have the opportunity to move around, play instruments, and interact with other children. If you don’t see your child participating in the group- don’t worry! They are taking in so much information and process it in their own time. You will probably hear them singing in the car and at home in no time!
-Let’s all wave hello- Rachel Rambach, -Are you ready for music? -Wiggly Jiggly Car -Where is the music? -Sit with me and shake -Scarf song about colors -I can move around -Goodbye song
August 3, 2018 at 7:43 am
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantJordyn- I have had similar experiences and I totally agree!! I thought we always need to be taking data and having extensive documentation and a treatment plan for everything we did. I think SM provides a great opportunity to be more in the moment with making music and focus on making music!
August 3, 2018 at 7:40 am
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantI think music therapists’ presence in community-based facilities is so important! It’s also a great advocacy tool to teach your community about what you do as a music therapist and how you can help the community. I have had experience doing community based work and I think it’s great to feel that as music therapist’s we can really help our community by being part of a great team.
August 3, 2018 at 7:39 am
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantShannon- that sounds like a wonderful job! I hope you are able to work there again someday. I think inclusion is so important and a great way to bring everyone together.
August 3, 2018 at 7:37 am
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI have experience with this age leading classes for little ones and their caregivers! The children I have worked with have been around 10 mos. old so they are a little older than the children in SM 1. I have started incorporated various SM songs with my groups and they have been very successful! Specifically Just Like Me- I had two girls in a class together and after their parents were pointing to the various body parts, they started pointing to each other! 🙂 it was so sweet! I have really enjoyed watching the videos and learning new songs for these classes and for my repertoire as a music therapist!
August 3, 2018 at 7:34 am
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
Participantgentle, loving, togetherness, enjoy, bond
1. This is a great opportunity to start introducing your baby to music. 2. You will have fond memories of these classes for years to come. 3. The songs you will learn can be incorporated with your baby at home. 4. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and surround yourself with a support system. 5. The music therapist who leads the group is trained to adapt to any areas of need your baby may present.
Session plan: Hello-Let’s All Wave Hello (Rachel Rambach), Gathering-Are you ready for music? Bonding/lap bounce-Little Red Caboose, Instrument song-In my little hand, movement- I can move around, cool down- Just Like Me, goodbye song
July 30, 2018 at 8:07 pmParticipantSinging: awareness- make eye contact with who is singing, trust- sings along while hearing music, independence- sings independently, control- sings along with others and recognizes when to sing, responsibility- singing high and low pitches
Playing instruments: awareness- explore instruments with the different senses, trust- plays while hearing music, independence- play when music stops and when they want to play, control- follows directions for when to play, responsibility- uses two hands to play instruments
Moving: awareness- experiencing different ways with music (front-back, side-side), trust- rocks along with the music and with mom, independence- moving in time with the music, control-isolating body parts for movement, responsibility- recognizing tempo changes and moving slow/fast
Listening: awareness- identifying where sound is coming from, trust- identifying and tolerating different timbres, independence- attending to music listening, control-identifying silence and rests in music, responsibility- deciphering high and low pitches
ParticipantMarcie- I love giving the kids opportunities to experience new instruments and play freely! Such a fun experience!
ParticipantI would say the most common needs of families would be practical applications of using music in their homes. I try to engage my early childhood groups with both new and familiar music that is enjoyable for children and their caregivers. I think being able to use the music from the classes at home is a great way to encourage bonding experiences and really encourage the children to meet their developmental milestones.
July 29, 2018 at 9:42 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantMaura- I totally agree that we’re able to provide information in a way that families can relate to! Our training allows us to be able to work well with our clients and families with the most appropriate means of communicating.
July 29, 2018 at 9:41 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantJennifer- so great that you brought up counseling!! I don’t personally have children yet but I’ve done research regarding MT and postpartum experiences and so I think it’s great to have the support from a music therapist to validate the concerns and experiences of new moms.
July 29, 2018 at 9:39 pm
in reply to: What value do music therapists bring to families of young children?
ParticipantI think music therapists bring the knowledge of adaptability and inclusion! While leading early childhood groups, it’s important to be able to adapt songs to meet the variety of needs of young children. I’ve had parents say they enjoy coming to a class led by a MT because we can adapt songs and interventions for varying abilities. I think this is important regardless of whether we’re dealing with typically developing children or children who may have a developmental disability or cognitive delays. This knowledge adds more to our classes than just general music enrichment or early childhood groups.
July 22, 2018 at 9:49 pm
in reply to: How have you used these four music experiences in your practice?
ParticipantHi Marcie-I saw your question about portable instruments! I travel into a variety of settings, including homes, and I put most of my instruments in a large suitcase! It’s able to hold my stretchy band, parachute, rhythm instruments, scarves, speaker, visuals and visual boards! It has saved me from making multiple trips and probably helping to lighten the load of carrying everything 🙂 hope that helps!
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