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This work has already impacted my work by giving me confidence in the framework that using the music in such a way can provide. I’m looking forward to developing my skills and writing songs carefully and with intention.
July 24, 2014 at 12:20 am
in reply to: How are you planning on sharing this information with colleagues, administrators and families?
ParticipantLooking forward to first signing up to become a sprouting melodies provider. Then I’m considering using some of the marketing tools discussed in the call and moving forward with a couple of groups in the next six months.
I’m already working with EI and spoke with Meredith regarding bringing in my skills to the EI for groups. Will be moving carefully through this because I want to use the SM name but only if they are ready.
ParticipantProviding quality music-framed level engagement that provides space for learning, growth and development for children, parents and their families.
ParticipantI agree with Kristen- It’s all about how we redirect that can either bring focus or lack of focus to a group. Of course it also depends on level of family involvement and abilities of the children and when there is a flag, to gently ask questions.
July 21, 2014 at 3:37 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 3.
Participant5 Words: Learning to Grow with Creative Flexibility and Strength
Session Plan
Gathering Hello 2 languages represented and signing where appropriate with songs
Bonding: Hold Tight- Changing dynamics from soft (like cloud) to LOUD (like a truck VRROOOM)
Song about Me- Thumbkin, Any finger drumming or pointing to “Head Shoulders”
Transition 1- Move softly…Move LOUD in chant/march around room (for those able and ambulatory)
Song About Me- While marching layer back in song about me (if necessary)
Goodbye- End with a March or Sit (whatever works best) to “It’s Time To GoParticipantI might do it if I had a super small group where turn taking on such an instrument could be done. Pianos feel like desks to me unless I’m working in 1:1 MT sessions. It’s not my primary instrument and can often feel…foreign.
The same can also apply to guitar. I bring it out only if, in my small MT parent/child/family groups, there are adults and the music/session is flowing.
Ergonomics is tough enough when one works out of their car. A piano has unfortunately never been a luxury that I could accommodate.
ParticipantOne of my first experiences with preschool aged children of varying ages was at the ARC of Greater New Orleans where I gave out a parachute without giving instructions of framework for the students. It was a nightmare!!! Lessons learned at 20…
One of the benefits of this program is that every piece of music is connected to developing musicality and a skill set of developmental tools.
Music is the way we connect, focus and align clients and their families. It’s easy, as others have mentioned, to over-think rather than to “do” a music group. The sprouting melodies practicum allows for more doing since the framework is based entirely in the music.
If I had had a parachute song when I was 20…perhaps 15 kids going nuts wouldn’t have been such a bad experience!!!
July 20, 2014 at 10:46 pm
in reply to: Share how you can explain to parents the difference between music for development and music for skill building.
ParticipantMusic is a human experience that has been used for thousands of years to gather, celebrate and teach. Today we’re going to use music to combine relationships and awareness, from which we will focus on learning new skills.
Ex: Clapping together helps focus attention, listening and looking. We are also building social skills and physical motor skills.July 15, 2014 at 10:21 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 2.
ParticipantExplore Trust Wait Organize Play
Today we’re going to EXPLORE all the different ways you and baby can find each other and the music. Learning TRUST in music with you can helps children to learn and explore their environment. Don’t forget to both show and WAIT for your kids to observe and respond to the music you are making!! When we do songs like “Head Shoulders…” remember to touch and help kids find their head and shoulders as it will help to organize their body awareness. Have fun PLAYING with each other in music…Greeting
Transition 1: Lap/Bonding
Transition 2: Get up and dance or March
Transition 3: Layer on an instrument: Find instrument trade with child; Marching Song; jumping
Transition 4: Cool down- scarf play with music
Transition 5: Goodbye gathered togetherParticipantOverstimulating:
Working in child’s home. I’m finding that working in homes, with varying ages and abilities, that just being at “home” is overstimulating and distracting since the kids all know where their toys are and what areas are allowed.Each child and parent will show one way or another how stimulated that they are. Often if the parent is distracted or over/under stimulated, the child will be too…and vice versa. It’s important to discuss expectations of each session so that the parents can feel the structure of the group.
This is also a great way to assess and see where each family is as sometimes children with delays may show their over/under stimulation very clearly in some groups.
ParticipantI have various small rhythm and percussion instruments including:
Bells, small cymbals, small tambourine, egg shakers, konga-remo, alphabet blocks, ocean drum (because it provides a space for play, the kids and sit on it and it won’t break!!) maracas and soft mallets.
Fender guitar
Cedar flute
July 15, 2014 at 9:33 pm
in reply to: Share some of your experiences with children of this age and level.
ParticipantI’m having a blast taking this and working in early intervention.
My work is typically with children who are already identified as having a delay, disorder, disease or something that has already inhibited their development, growth or health.One child in particular appears to finally be leveling out from his intense medical conditions. He suffered a prenatal stroke and has had many intense and invasive issues that are still getting diagnosed at 1.5yrs. I’ve been so careful when it comes to providing music/auditory stimulus because all my instincts say that “less is MORE” with this kid and the family.
Over the last two weeks he has been awake for my sessions. It’s incredible to see a huge change in how he can tolerate musical interventions. Mom sings ALL of the time and uses many different types of vocals to stimulate and arouse him into a “waking” state.
I got to work with Mom 1:1 this past week and work on: timbre, rhythms and the idea of a “goodmorning song”. It really felt like I was working on the beginnings of some musical development.
July 15, 2014 at 9:21 pm
in reply to: Use 5 words to describe the music experiences in Sprouting Melodies 1.
ParticipantEngaging, Opportunities, Singing, Moving Listening
Engaging: Let’s take time right now to learn to engage each other and our children.
Opportunities: Each song can provide an opportunity to learn and grow.
Sing: It’s not American Idol; your child wants to hear your voice!!!
Move: Let’s start with taking a breath and moving slowly!
Listen: Listen to what sounds your baby is making ask we sing and move to the music!Session:
Greeting Song “Goodmorning, Bon Dia, Buenos Dias…etc”
Transition 1: Breathing, Stretching and beginning to move….slow lap/bonding song
Transition 2: Move into faster lap song
Transition 3: Head Shoulders….or another simple body awareness song
Transition 4: Back to the lap; Take a breath and listen to what kiddos are saying/doing; Cool down song/lullaby
Ending: Give choice of lullaby-like ending via vocals and sung endingJuly 15, 2014 at 9:05 pm
in reply to: Share your thoughts with the board members on the role of music therapy in community based settings.
ParticipantMusic therapy in community based sessions has the potential to be incredible effective and useful depending on what is discussed and experienced.
Music therapists have the skills to approach a group to provide enriched experiences that can treat the “wholeness” of that community.
ParticipantI believe that everywhere parents and their children need support on multiple levels that can vary and change over time. The parents with children who have developmental/physical disabilities seem to do well as music via music therapy can be a gateway to connect and learn about their children and their abilities.
I think that it’s hard for families to afford extra music and/or MUTX classes because of all the different financial needs regardless, at times, of income. Since the beginning of the recession IMHO parents, caregivers and companies have been trying to find ways to cut costs.
Families need to provide: shelter, food, education social and leisure opportunities for themselves and their children.
If the kids do have delays for any reasons, the parents first and foremost are tired and need support and flexibility in finding and attending classes.
In my community, for typical families, I think there would be a great deal of interest and need as there seem to be a lot of resources. I already know that the local library and ymca may have space and time. I’m wicked excited about finishing this program.
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