Therapy Music

Earlier this week, I was Rockin’ and Readin’ at the Carroll Valley Library branch in Fairfield, Pennsylvania. The library invited me to lead a session during toddler and preschool story time, and we had a blast! Today, I’m sharing a few ways I turned a typical holiday sing-a-long into an interactive, goal-oriented session for the […]

Sing with me now– it’s beginning to look a lot like chaos, everywhere I go…. The holiday season is fully upon us– quite possibly the most anticipated and dreaded time of year. Yes, there is much to appreciate and be thankful for at this time of year. However, it also promises considerable holiday stress and […]

It Ain’t Just Christmastime: Non-Holiday Winter Songs for Sessions with Kids, Adults, and Older Adults by Jen Wilson, Music Therapy Intern As the holidays approach, it can be easy to fall into the same cycle of holiday-themed songs and activities. While this is festive and provides a break in the usual routine, once December 20th […]

A printable songbook including songs for Christmas, both religious and secular, as well as Hanukkah! Christmas and Hanukkah are both holidays celebrated during the month of December. Grab some jingle bells, shakers, or drums and have a musical celebration of the season! Christmas (religious) O Holy Night Little Drummer Boy Silent Night Away in a […]

With the first snowfall and the approaching winter months, many of us begin a period of hibernation.  We find ways to keep warm, to embrace less daylight, and pass the time; cozying up by the fireplace, reading a good book by candle light, binging on the next series on Netflix.  As appealing as these sound, […]