Music Therapy Chronicles

the podcast, pod-courses, and Self Care Community

Diverse Perspectives

To encourage critical thinking and professional growth

Community

to connect with other listeners, MT’s, and related professionals

Pod-Courses & Self Care Community

Earn CMTE's + connect with other self care seekers = get inspired and connected!

Self care is about YOU,
but that doesn’t mean you have to always do it alone.
We all need support in our lives, and if you’ve been looking for a like-minded community rooted in self care and mutual support, you’ve come to the right place!

Music is your superpower

pre-approved for 6 CMTE credits

Music is infinite. There are many professions that include the use of music, but few that use music clinically. As clinical musicians, it is our responsibility to continuously deepen our understanding and competence of the clinical use of music. There is always more to learn about how we can use music. From instrumentation to form, pitch to rhythm, texture to dynamics. . . improving our clinical use of music leads us toward mastering our craft as music therapists and therefore better serving our clients through this limitless medium.

Personal Development is Professional Development

pre-approved for 8 CMTE credits

Personal development is anything you do to grow as a person. This overlaps heavily with self care, and it may be argued that personal development is true self care. To develop a skill set, knowledge base, or idea takes time and effort. The same is true for our development as people. Personal development might not always feel great in the moment, but the effort spent serves us tenfold in the long term. It is a lifelong process to achieve our highest potential.

What Listeners Are Saying

Great show!

"I’m so happy to have this resource to listen to while I’m driving between clients. Informative and educational- a nice variety of guests so far."

So very worth my time!

"Wonderful show. I am in school for Music Therapy, and this show is helping me look forward to how I may apply music therapy as a vocation. It also helps me notice how I can prepare for my music therapy career by taking steps in my everyday life toward a wholesome, well rounded music experience."

One of my favorite podcasts!

"I love this podcast. I have listened to it on many drives between clients and enjoy the discussion between music therapists. I listen in each time an episode comes out and love the takeaways from this community."

The Latest

167. Trauma Informed Care: Chelsea Mabes, MA, MT-BC (part 2)

In this episode Chelsea shares her tips for working under the Medicaid waiver. We also discuss positive language and alternative vocabulary to use as therapists.

166. Medicaid Waiver: Chelsea Mabes, MA, MT-BC (part 1)

In this episode Chelsea shares her tips for working under the Medicaid waiver. We also discuss positive language and alternative vocabulary to use as therapists.

165. Social Media Implications and Responsibilities: Aj Denne, MT-BC and Erica Fernandez, MT-BC

In this episode Aj and Erica share about their (unexpected) social media presence and how they're using various platforms to inform, inspire, and educate about Music Therapy. We also discuss the implications of running a social media page and the broader conversation our profession needs to have around running a social media presence and the inherent responsibilities that come with it.

164. Advocacy and MT with Older Adults: Meredith Whitlow, MT-BC

In this episode, Meredith shares her insights and tips about advocating for Music Therapy, specifically when working with Older Adults. We also discuss preserving our vocal health and tips for working in the medical setting.

163. Quantitative Psychology and Music Therapy: JD Hogue, MM, MT-BC

In this episode JD shares his passion for statistics, data analysis, and how to use them to positively impact our Music Therapy practices. JD shares lots of great tips, as well as resources he's creating "to make statistics and the creative arts therapies accessible so that [he] can help people empower themselves to be their best."

Music Therapy Chronicles