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Meet Jonah: March’s Shining Star Student
Congratulations to Jonah, the recipient of Coast Music Therapy’s Shining Star Student award! Jonah is a bright young man with a unique sense of humor. After working with him for about a month we realized he had perfect pitch- the ability to hear a note and know what note …
Neurologic Music Therapy in Special Education
The Coast Music Therapy staff take a field trip from San Diego, California to Colorado State University for a 4-day training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). Our team of board certified music therapists updated their knowledge on the latest brain-based music therapy treatment and research during this intensive 30-hour course. …
Picture Perfect: Music Therapy Quotes with Photos
Enjoy some positive music mantras with this collection of music therapy quotes, paired with photos and artwork to set the tone. We’ve included great words of wisdom from Meg White of the White Stripes, Louis Armstrong, and The Beatles.
View samples of music therapy goals for the special education setting. Music therapy goals for a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) support skill development in areas such as communication, academic learning, daily living skills, motor functioning, social skills, behavior, and mental health. These are common goal areas of students with diagnoses …
Coast Music Therapy Recital to Honor Earth Day
Save the date for our annual star student recital on Saturday April 27, 2013. Family, friends, and the special needs community are welcomed to join us at this event. This year’s Earth Day theme will include eco-friendly decor and a special Coast Music Therapy recital staff performance!
Music Puts the Pieces Together: Music Therapy Quotes
Designer Vanja James gives life to inspiring music therapy quotes with her artistry. Sometimes we can all use a few words to remind us of our life’s path and “Music puts the pieces together.” There are so many great quotes about the powerful effects of music, we thought we’d share …
Cause for Applause Award Goes to Music Therapist Amy Kalas
Coast Music Therapy’s inaugural “Cause for Applause” award was created to recognize a changemaker, innovator, or pioneer helping support music therapy. Amy Kalas, MM, MT-BC, board certified music therapist and director of Wholesome Harmonies, LLC is paving the way for new research in the area of music therapy and autism, …
