Greetings everyone šItās been over a year since I last sent the Friday 5. It ended rather abruptly, and I apologize for that.The reason is that, frankly, I got a bit burned out. The plan was to take a month-long break. But as you might recall, things started getting a bit weird toward the end of February last year.Much has happened over the last year+, and we are all probably still processing, recovering, trying to make senseā¦My wish is that you find whatever it is you need right now. And…
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Hi Everyone, This week we have another edition of the Saturday 6. I know, usually itās the Friday 5 but I always add a bonus when life happens and I canāt quite get it out in time. Remember you can always read past editions at Music Therapy Source. Guitar Club Reminder that you have 2 more days to register for a whole year of Guitar Club for less than $20/month when you get an annual membership. Thatās hours and hours of convenient guitar learning for a great value. What Iām…
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Happy Friday, everyone! Here is your Thanksgiving Weekend Friday 5! Gratitude Health benefits of gratitude Conference Reflections Last week I was at the American Music Therapy Associationās national conference in Dallas, and it was certainly one for the books. I want to say thanks for all the hugs and hellos. The sessions I was a part of had great attendance too, so many thanks to everyone who came to one or both of those! Canāt wait to see you all again next year in Minneapolis. Heads Up Iāve never really…
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Greetings! Happy Friday. Here is your Friday 5 from Music Therapy Source. Remember that you can view past editions (and other cool things) at Music Therapy Source. What Iām Reading On the Mend: Revolutionizing Healthcare to Save Lives and Transform the Industry Reading (and re-reading) this book helps me to question systems and how they ultimately serve the patient/client. There isnāt anything specifically music- or music therapy-related, but the principles can be applied. Something to Watch How to truly listen - Evelyn Glennie. From the early days of TED talks…
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Here we are, entering November. It kind of feels like 2018 just beganā¦but then again, I guess we say that every year. Maybe a year really isnāt that long, and we had better relate to time with some seriousness. Make those calls, take those trips, and drink those special wines when theyāre ready, not a day later. Here is your Friday 5 š Conference If youāre going to the AMTA conference in Dallas, I invite you to put a couple sessions on your calendar. On Friday at 2:15, Iāll be…
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Aloha! Itās Friday, which means itās time for another edition of the Friday 5. Enjoy! What Iām Listening To Hereās your Halloween playlist, courtesy of Billboard :) What Iām Watching Alain de Botton is one of my favorite modern-day philosophers and authors because he relates classic philosophies to the present day. Iāve shared his books before, this time itās a video. For those brave enough :) Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person - Alain de Botton Quote Iāve sent this one before, and itās always worth revisiting. "But we…
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Hey team! Happy Friday! Hereās the Friday 5. Remember that you can always look at past editions on the Music Therapy Source website. What Iām Drinking Intelligentsia coffee. Look for the red bags ācause dang, this is tasty stuff. My preferred brewing method is pour-over, and I really like their breakfast blend, El Gallo. What Iām Listening To Wait for the Moment by Vulfpeck. Silky smoothness. What Iām Reading Look, music therapists arenāt notorious for having lavish salaries. While itās certainly possible to do really well financially in our field,…
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Greetings! Itās time for the Friday 5. Have a great weekend! Neurochemistry of Music Need a refresher on some of the neurochemical responses to music? I did. Check out Mona Lisa Chanda and Daniel Levitinās (author of This Is Your Brain On Music) review of the many neurochemical changes noted from a plethora of studies. Music, Explained I stumbled upon this Netflix episode and itās really an enjoyable, informative exploration of music across cultures and even species. Turns out human abilities to connect the many elements within music (rhythm, melody,…
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Happy October, everyone! Here is your Friday 5 from Music Therapy Source. Have a great weekend! Quote āThe world is but a canvas to our imagination.ā -Henry David Thoreau Guitar Tips Often in my Guitar Club, I curate lessons from of the great guitarists of our time. For example, I just added this one of Tommy Emmanuel: 4 Steps to Fingerstyle Guitar Technique. Guitar Question What are some songs you want to learn for your clients/patients but have a hard time reproducing with just acoustic guitar? Waking Up Iām an…
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Hi everyone, and Happy Friday. Here is your 5 š Fun Guitar Product I prefer Kyser capoās, and the one I have at work is tie-dyed. Check out all these fun options. What Iām Listening To In honor of the Autumnal equinox tomorrow, Iām listening to this Chris Thile cover of the White Stripesā Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground. Not that the leaves change as drastically around here (San Francisco) as they do in other parts of the countryā¦but you feel me, yeah? Also What Iām Listening To Gary…
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