Community Organizations

Music is an integral part of the human experience and meant for everyone, not just the “talented” or professionally trained. Everyone should have access to quality music and creative arts experiences that build community, strengthen skills, and improve wellbeing.

We provide music therapy and creative arts wellness programs for people of all ages. From family music classes to music and wellness for teens to creative arts wellness support groups for caregivers, we will find the service delivery model that best fits your community’s needs. All our music therapy and creative arts wellness programs are:

Accessible

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There is no special talent or previous experience needed to benefit from any of our programs! We adapt activities and experiences based on the ages, interests, and needs of those in our groups . We’ll create an environment where people feel comfortable listening to, discussing, and making music within a group or individual setting (and have a few laughs along the way!).

Creative

Engaging in active music making, listening, and other creative endeavors has countless benefits for our social/emotional health and to strengthen all areas of development. We are not here to perform for you. We are here to engage you in the creative process, so you can improve your own wellbeing.

Goal-Oriented

Our team of music therapists will guide participants through music and arts experiences that build community, strengthen skills, and improve wellbeing. Most often, we help individuals improve social/emotional wellness, or strengthen communication, motor, and cognitive skills.

Service Options Include:

Ongoing Services

For groups or individuals. Our most effective option for working on targeted goals.

Ongoing music therapy and creative arts wellness services are the most effective way to work on targeted goals in a supportive and creative environment. Groups will participate in a variety of music and creative arts experiences over time, including:

Music and experiences will be chosen based on the interests and goals of the individuals participating.

Short-Term Series

6-8 week programs that bring community members together to connect and learn through the arts.

Our 6-8 week Short-Term Series vary by age and population. Reach out directly to discuss your specific needs. In therapeutic enrichment series group members work through the creative process together, with a focus on using the arts to improve overall wellness (we are all about process, not product!). In our wellness series and support groups, participants gain strategies for for dealing with daily stressors or anxiety:

Music and Wellness Series
Music Therapy and Creative Arts Wellness Support group
Family Music and Wellness (infant to preschool)
Therapeutic Enrichment Series: songwriting, drumming, ukulele, singing, bells, theater/storytelling

Accessibility

Adaptive instruments, visuals, and other materials will be provided when needed.

Resources and Program Summary

All sessions are documented. A program summary will be provided at the end of each short-term series.

The program summary includes:

notes on what we accomplished and learned in our time together
resources to continue the learning process
any tangible finished project if applicable (art work, song recording, etc.)

Workshops

Workshops provide opportunities for building community and learning about music and wellness.

One-time workshops offer opportunities for community-building and making memories with friends and family.

Workshops vary by age and population. They can be provided at our center or your location. Reach out directly to discuss your specific needs.

A sample of current offerings include:

Group Drumming
Music! The Key to a Healthy Life! (Interactive presentation on music and the brain)
Teen Music and Wellness
Music and Wellness for Caregivers or Helping Professionals
Seasonal/Holiday Workshops

Accessibility

Adaptive instruments, visuals, and other materials will be provided when needed.

Resources and Program Handouts

Following the workshop, participants will be provided with a summary of what we did, additional fun resources, and any finished project (if applicable).

Professional Development & Staff Wellness

We specialize in professional development and staff wellness for helping professionals.

We know your staff are passionate about what they do, but working in any helping profession can be overwhelming at times, leading to burnout and stress. Our staff wellness programs equip staff with the knowledge, resources, and tools to improve their own personal wellness and address symptoms of burnout and stress.

Professional development workshops give them arts-based resources to support their students, clients, and patients improve their social/emotional wellness and meet their educational or developmental goals.

Sample offerings include:

Music and Wellness for Helping Professionals
Social Emotional Learning and the Arts

We absolutely love all of the activities Melanie does with our students. She instills confidence in them and increases their understanding & enjoyment of music. We are always thrilled with our sessions with Melanie!

-Teacher at a local school

A Collaborative Approach

Everyone benefits when we collaborate and work together. We value communication between participants, staff, caregivers, and other stakeholders to make sure that we are meeting the needs of the communities we serve. Do you have a program idea not mentioned above? Reach out so we can discuss!

You may only have one of our music therapists on-site at your location, you can be assured you have an entire team of music therapists behind the services being offered. We meet regularly to share resources, research, songs, and activities to make sure we are all providing the most engaging, accessible, and effective music therapy and creative arts wellness programs.

Our Services Include...

Direct Service provided by a board-certified music therapist
Outside preparation time for sessions, including researching best practices, learning client preferred music, and creating visuals and accessible materials
Documentation of all sessions
Periodic progress report and service summaries (ongoing services)
Resource & Program Summary Handout (short-term services and workshops)
Access to community partner liaison for any service-related questions

Become a Community Partner

1. Contact Us

We'll get to know your organization's needs through a quick email or phone call.

2. Choose a Plan

We'll provide you with service options that will best support your program and its participants.

3. Enhance Your Program

We'll implement a music therapy and creative arts wellness program that builds community among your participants, provides opportunities for continued learning and growth, and improves their overall wellbeing.