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A podcast about Music Therapy from a variety of perspectives. Our ambition is to inspire and connect listeners through meaningful conversations. Like a Music Therapy Conference you can listen to anywhere!

Music Therapy Chronicles


    • Feb 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 415 EPISODES


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    204. Head, Hands, Heart, Humanity: Creative Dementia Collective team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 78:42


    In this episode the Creative Dementia Collective tells as about their wonderful Dementia support offerings and how they employ their Head, Hands, Heart, Humanity model. Tune in to hear about Dementia support for both the individual and their entire care team.

    203. Mental Health, Advocacy, and Music Therapy: Chloe Ulmer, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 60:21


    In this episode Chloe and Tricia discuss how music reaches people in crisis, advocacy, and working in the mental health field while also navigating personal mental health. We also talk about how these themes intersect and inform each other.

    202. It’s Time for a Change: Tricia Caiati, MT-PC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 13:18


    It's time for a change, do you agree?

    201. Boundaries: Laura Elliott Buckner, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 69:48


    In this episode Elliott and Tricia discuss personal and professional boundaries. We talk about how and when to communicate boundaries, navigating complex relationships, and advice for boundary related conversations.

    200. Ask Me Anything: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 22:46


    In this episode Tricia answers listener questions about, well, anything.

    200. Ask Me Anything: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 22:46


    In this episode Tricia answers listener questions about, well, anything.

    199. Music and Harm: Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC and Daniel Goldschmidt, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 62:43


    This is episode 4/4 of our re-release series! In this episode Brea tells about her model for the potential for harm from music. Brea, Daniel, and Tricia discuss their own clinical experiences with harm, and the implications of this model on the Music Therapy profession

    199. Music and Harm: Brea Murakami, MM, MT-BC and Daniel Goldschmidt, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 62:43


    This is episode 4/4 of our re-release series! In this episode Brea tells about her model for the potential for harm from music. Brea, Daniel, and Tricia discuss their own clinical experiences with harm, and the implications of this model on the Music Therapy profession

    198. Stay True to Your Vision: Miya Adout, MA, MTA (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 42:52


    This is episode 3/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Miya and Tricia discuss how to start a private practice and the importance of self discover in this process.

    198. Stay True to Your Vision: Miya Adout, MA, MTA (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 42:52


    This is episode 3/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Miya and Tricia discuss how to start a private practice and the importance of self discover in this process.

    197. Authentic Human-ness: Tony Beuchel, MT-BC (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 61:57


    This is episode 2/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Tony and Tricia discuss podcasting, therapeutic approaches, and having authentic human interactions with our clients.

    197. Authentic Human-ness: Tony Beuchel, MT-BC (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 61:57


    This is episode 2/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Tony and Tricia discuss podcasting, therapeutic approaches, and having authentic human interactions with our clients.

    196. Play Therapy: Kate Shannon, MS, MT-BC (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 70:32


    This is episode 1/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Kate and Tricia discuss integrating play therapy into Music Therapy sessions and using play in our own self care. Kate also tells about her podcast and platform: Creative Therapy Umbrella.

    196. Play Therapy: Kate Shannon, MS, MT-BC (re-release)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 70:32


    This is episode 1/4 of our re-release series! In this episode, Kate and Tricia discuss integrating play therapy into Music Therapy sessions and using play in our own self care. Kate also tells about her podcast and platform: Creative Therapy Umbrella.

    195. This Didn't Go As Planned: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 18:50


    Sometimes things don't go as planned. So here we are, pivoting and trying again.

    195. This Didn't Go As Planned: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 18:50


    Sometimes things don't go as planned. So here we are, pivoting and trying again.

    194. The Gift of Immaturity: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 30:09


    In this episode Tricia talks about the process and unlearning a limiting belief she's held since childhood. Tune in to hear how the gift of immaturity can positively impact your life personally and professionally.

    194. The Gift of Immaturity: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 30:09


    In this episode Tricia talks about the process and unlearning a limiting belief she's held since childhood. Tune in to hear how the gift of immaturity can positively impact your life personally and professionally.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 8:00


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    193. Finding What Fits: Ellen Lind, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 58:02


    In this episode Ellen tells us about her career transition from performing musician to Music Therapist. We talk about burnout, identity, and finding what fits for any season of life.

    193. Finding What Fits: Ellen Lind, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 58:02


    In this episode Ellen tells us about her career transition from performing musician to Music Therapist. We talk about burnout, identity, and finding what fits for any season of life.

    192. Trauma Informed Care and the Breakdown of Systems: Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, Certified Leadership Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 70:24


    In this episode Andrea tells us how her career in Music Therapy led her to become a Trauma Informed Care consultant. She shares her advice for clinicians and creative ideas for fixing broken systems.

    music therapy trauma informed care certified leadership coach
    192. Trauma Informed Care and the Breakdown of Systems: Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC, Certified Leadership Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 70:24


    In this episode Andrea tells us how her career in Music Therapy led her to become a Trauma Informed Care consultant. She shares her advice for clinicians and creative ideas for fixing broken systems.

    music therapy trauma informed care certified leadership coach
    191. Little Kids, Big Emotions: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 59:44


    In this episode Julieann tells us all about her new album, online offerings, and resources for working with kids. Keep an eye out for her upcoming album for Resilient Children!

    191. Little Kids, Big Emotions: Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT, NTP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 59:44


    In this episode Julieann tells us all about her new album, online offerings, and resources for working with kids. Keep an eye out for her upcoming album for Resilient Children!

    190. Life Admin. Day: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 21:55


    Life gets busy. We all have so much on our plates; so much to get done and only 7 days a week to do it all. If you find yourself consistently pushing off the same items on your to-do list, seeing unfinished projects around your home, and feeling like there are calls or appointments that should have been made weeks ago, then it might be time for a life admin. day.

    life admin
    190. Life Admin. Day: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 21:55


    Life gets busy. We all have so much on our plates; so much to get done and only 7 days a week to do it all. If you find yourself consistently pushing off the same items on your to-do list, seeing unfinished projects around your home, and feeling like there are calls or appointments that should have been made weeks ago, then it might be time for a life admin. day.

    life admin
    189. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 45:30


    In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it's so important.

    189. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 45:30


    In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it's so important.

    188. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 51:28


    In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it's so important.

    188. Reflective Practice: Melanie Wiseheart, MMT, MT-BC (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 51:28


    In this episode Melanie tells us about her research and standpoint on reflective practice: what it is, positive and negative implications, and why it's so important.

    187. The Problem with Polarity: Jennifer D. Jones, PhD, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 76:35


    In this episode Jennifer talks about the how and why we should ditch polar thinking as Music Therapists. We talk research, clinical practice, and much more. There can be a lot of polarized views within our field, tune in to hear how we can start thinking in a more 'mixed methods' approach.

    187. The Problem with Polarity: Jennifer D. Jones, PhD, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 76:35


    In this episode Jennifer talks about the how and why we should ditch polar thinking as Music Therapists. We talk research, clinical practice, and much more. There can be a lot of polarized views within our field, tune in to hear how we can start thinking in a more 'mixed methods' approach.

    186. ‘All things worth doing are scary’: Karen Sanchez, Psy.D., MBA, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 55:04


    In this episode Karen shares about her 20 year MT journey running a business, balancing life, and pivoting in her career.

    186. ‘All things worth doing are scary’: Karen Sanchez, Psy.D., MBA, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 55:04


    In this episode Karen shares about her 20 year MT journey running a business, balancing life, and pivoting in her career.

    On Mute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 8:00


    Music Therapy Chronicles is on Mute this week. Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

    On Mute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 8:00


    Music Therapy Chronicles is on Mute this week. Please use the time you would normally spend listening to our episode to explore content from diverse creators.

    185. Beatboxing and Speech: Scooter Oyama, SLP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 67:01


    In this episode Scooter and Tricia discuss the intersections of Speech Therapy, music, cognition, Music Therapy, beatboxing, music history, and much more. Scooter tells us all about the new program he has helped develop, currently called Alphabeat. This is an evidence based Speech Language curriculum using beatboxing. Scooter and Tricia discuss the foundations of the program, clinical applications, and creative extensions.

    185. Beatboxing and Speech: Scooter Oyama, SLP

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 67:01


    In this episode Scooter and Tricia discuss the intersections of Speech Therapy, music, cognition, Music Therapy, beatboxing, music history, and much more. Scooter tells us all about the new program he has helped develop, currently called Alphabeat. This is an evidence based Speech Language curriculum using beatboxing. Scooter and Tricia discuss the foundations of the program, clinical applications, and creative extensions.

    184. Creating a Bilingual Book: Isabelle Engler, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 47:51


    In this episode Isabelle tells us about her new bilingual book, The Fishing Song. Isabelle has used her unique background in Product Management, music, Mandarin, piano, and life to create this wonderful and accessible resource for young learners and musicians. Hear how it all came together in this episode.

    184. Creating a Bilingual Book: Isabelle Engler, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 47:51


    In this episode Isabelle tells us about her new bilingual book, The Fishing Song. Isabelle has used her unique background in Product Management, music, Mandarin, piano, and life to create this wonderful and accessible resource for young learners and musicians. Hear how it all came together in this episode.

    183. Accepting Disability: Janet Schmit, MT-BC (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 57:01


    In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

    183. Accepting Disability: Janet Schmit, MT-BC (part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 57:01


    In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

    182. Life with Acquired Brain Injury: Janet Schmit, MT-BC (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 44:32


    In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

    182. Life with Acquired Brain Injury: Janet Schmit, MT-BC (part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 44:32


    In this episode Janet shares about her acquired brain injury and how it has impacted her life. She shares vulnerably about her lived experience and her advice for both clinicians and others living with ABI.

    181. Important Reminder, It's Not You: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 24:03


    In this episode Tricia shares the important reminder that it's not you, it's not your fault, sometimes life is just crazy and that's ok. This podcast episode was inspired by some of Tricia'a recent life events and an insightful conversation with her father.

    181. Important Reminder, It's Not You: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 24:03


    In this episode Tricia shares the important reminder that it's not you, it's not your fault, sometimes life is just crazy and that's ok. This podcast episode was inspired by some of Tricia'a recent life events and an insightful conversation with her father.

    180. A Passion for Eldercare: Sandy R Golias, MT-BC, CMDCP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 63:01


    In this episode Sandy shares her passion for working in eldercare. Sandy found Music Therapy as a second career and tells us why she has become so passionate about working as a Music Therapist in Eldercare. She shares her advice and resources for others transitioning into the field and working with elders.

    180. A Passion for Eldercare: Sandy R Golias, MT-BC, CMDCP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 63:01


    In this episode Sandy shares her passion for working in eldercare. Sandy found Music Therapy as a second career and tells us why she has become so passionate about working as a Music Therapist in Eldercare. She shares her advice and resources for others transitioning into the field and working with elders.

    179. Support and Supervision: Peer Support Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 74:08


    In this episode Maria, Mara, Elizabeth, and Meera from the Peer Support Network share their passion for starting this amazing group, why it's so important, and how we can get involved. The Peer Support Network offers free peer supervision during their monthly groups. They are AMTA Conference presenters and advocates for equity and support within and beyond the Music Therapy field.

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