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The Power of Participation: Making Music Therapy More Meaningful for Families Dr. Deanna Hanson-Abromeit brings over 30 years of experience to this engaging podcast on parent involvement in early childhood music therapy. She emphasizes the importance of family-centered practices, coaching parents, and adapting interventions to each family’s unique needs and context. Dr. Hanson-Abromeit discusses strategies […] The post The Power of Participation first appeared on imagine.

The Gift of Music for Fostering Connection and Joy Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, founder of sing.play.love., shares her expertise as an early childhood consultant and content creator. She discusses how music- and play-based programming helps parents connect deeply with their young children, setting the stage for collaboration with music therapists to support developmental outcomes. Dr. […] The post The Gift of Music first appeared on imagine.

It Takes a Village: Leaning into Parent Engagement in Early Childhood Music Therapy Amy Dacuag, a licensed music therapist and parent educator, shares her passion for supporting young children and their families through music. She emphasizes the power of parent involvement, collaboration, and a strength-based, neuroaffirming approach. Amy encourages parents to trust themselves, advocate for […] The post It Takes a Village first appeared on imagine.

Parent Involvement is Everything: The Key to Effective Therapy Angela Adams explores the profound impact of parent involvement in therapy—not just for children, but for parents themselves. She emphasizes the importance of parents advocating for their own well-being alongside their child’s, empowering them to actively shape the therapeutic process. Angie discusses practical ways parents can […] The post Parent Involvement is Everything first appeared on imagine.

Music Therapy: Strengthening Our Bond Through What My Child Loves Megan shares her deeply personal journey of using music therapy to support her son, Carter, during his extended NICU stay and beyond. She reflects on the emotional challenges of balancing medical care, family life, and self-care while staying actively involved in therapy. Megan highlights the […] The post Music Therapy: Strengthening Our Bond first appeared on imagine.

Music as Bridge: A Parent Being a Child’s Most Trusted Caregiver Stephanie Leavell brings a unique perspective to this conversation, blending her experiences as a music therapist in medical settings with her expertise as a songwriter for children. In this episode, she explores how music therapists can facilitate parent-child interaction, sometimes leading the way and other […] The post Music as Bridge first appeared on imagine.

Active Participation: How Parents Help Shape the Music Therapy Journey Music therapy in early childhood is not just a journey for the child—it’s an experience for parents as well. In this episode, Rose Anzel shares her insights on the essential role parents play in the therapeutic process. She discusses how active participation during sessions enhances both […] The post Active Participation first appeared on imagine.

Communication Through Music: An Accessible Tool for Parent-Child Connection Parent involvement in music therapy extends far beyond supporting a child’s developmental goals—it strengthens the parent-child relationship through meaningful musical interactions. In this episode, Cindy Kraus, shares her experiences working in a Head Start program and how music can be a powerful, accessible tool for fostering connection. […] The post Communication Through Music first appeared on imagine.

Gentle Beginnings: Empowering Parents in the NICU Through Music Therapy Dr. Friederike Haslbeck shares her powerful work with preterm infants and their families in neonatal intensive care. With over 20 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience, Dr. Haslbeck discusses how music therapy can create space for bonding, intimacy, and healing during fragile beginnings. She […] The post Gentle Beginnings first appeared on imagine.

Side by Side: Partnering with Parents in Early Childhood Music Therapy Dr. Kirsi Tuomi shares her rich experience as a music therapist, researcher, and attachment-focused family therapist, highlighting the essential role of parents in early childhood music therapy. She reflects on attunement, secure relationships, and empowering parents as co-experts. Dr. Tuomi emphasizes culturally sensitive practices, […] The post Side by Side first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: Can you describe the major initiatives of the National Institute for Infant and Child Medical Music Therapy and the unique role of a NICU-MT Fellow? What key learning objectives are addressed in the NICU-MT certificate training program? What are the steps one must take […] The post NICU-MT and Institute Overview first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: How do you define evidence-based practice? Are there any possible adverse effects of music therapy in a delicate environment such as the NICU? What specific styles of music are most suitable for fostering neurologic development in the NICU? Are there any concerns regarding vocal […] The post Evidence-Based Practice & NICU-MT Music Characteristics first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: What is the first step to crafting a persuasive program proposal? Can you share your best advice for effectively developing a program proposal? When drafting a schedule, what key factors are most important in the decision-making process? What are some effective avenues for securing […] The post Program Proposal first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: Could you provide a comprehensive overview of the complexities surrounding NICU-MT reimbursement? Why is it imperative to consider reimbursement when developing a program? What is the potential cost-benefit analysis of implementing billing practices for NICU-MT services? What are your hopes for the future regarding […] The post Reimbursement first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: How does NICU-MT contribute to mitigating stress levels in neonates? What role does NICU-MT play in maintaining or enhancing oxygen saturation levels? How does NICU-MT influence parental well-being and interactions within the NICU environment? In what ways does NICU-MT impact the weight gain of […] The post NICU-MT Benefits first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: Could you elaborate on the significance of fetal development and its lasting impacts on health and well-being? What is the PAL device, and how does it revolutionize care within the NICU environment? What effect does music therapy have on infants requiring ventilator support in […] The post Overall NICU-MT first appeared on imagine.

This episode features Dr. Jayne Standley’s responses to the following questions: What key areas or advancements do you feel are essential to future NICU-MT research endeavors? What are your aspirations for the advancement and impact of the music therapy profession in the years to come? If you could speak to a preterm infant on their […] The post Inspiration and Hopes for the Future first appeared on imagine.

The Story of an Independent Music Maker: An Interview With Crystal King Applying her professional knowledge from assistive technology, Crystal King makes music making accessible to everyone! She challenges the listener to re-think what music making means and illustrates her points by telling Tiegan’s story. In this podcast, Crystal explains the importance of including visual […] The post The Story of an Independent Music Maker first appeared on imagine.

Ways of Creating Access Points Into Music Making: An Interview With Dr. Carol Ann Blank Inviting and making people comfortable in music making is the starting point for Dr. Carol Ann Bank when working with young children and their families. In her opinion, children can participate in music making beyond matching a pitch or a […] The post Ways of Creating Access Points Into Music Making first appeared on imagine.

Adaptive Music Making for Meaningful Inclusion: An Interview With Jessica Corwin and Jennifer Kass As teaching artists at the Adaptive Music Program at the Community Music School of Springfield, Massachusetts, Jessica Corwin and Jennifer Kass provide music experiences to learners with various disabilities in local schools. In this podcast, they talk about using visual cards, […] The post Adaptive Music Making for Meaningful Inclusion first appeared on imagine.