top of page
Search
Emily Dobson
Nov 1, 20241 min read
"What are you going to be for Halloween?"
Looking for inspiration for your Halloween costume this year or a fun new intervention? Use this silly song by Matthew Gray Gubler -...
8 views0 comments
Emily Dobson
Oct 13, 20242 min read
A must-watch video this Indigenous Peoples' Day: "How Indigenous Music Impacts Modern Genres" by PBS Voices
For generations, music has been an integral part of indigenous culture, but as we learn in this video, it goes far beyond flutes and...
6 views0 comments
Lauren Schaff, MT-BC
Jul 28, 20244 min read
Music and Milestones: Ideas for using music to promote infant growth and development
Did you know that music can benefit people of all ages, even infants? In fact, music can support infants’ developmental skills such as...
35 views0 comments
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
Apr 16, 20241 min read
FREE Session Plan: Dance BINGO
Short on time? Want a meaningful intervention that promotes: Fine and gross motor skills Cognitive recall Positive social integration...
15 views0 comments
maggie7518
Feb 26, 20241 min read
Welcome, Michelle!
Michelle is a board-certified music therapist. She attended University Wisconsin Eau Claire, where she received her Bachelor of Science...
20 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Jan 24, 20241 min read
MUSICAL MEMORIES: Why they "stick" in our brains
When you hear a song and are transported back to the time you first heard it, the people you were with, and the feelings you had. When...
23 views0 comments
maggie7518
Dec 15, 20231 min read
Session Idea: Holiday Edition
Seasonal music send cues to the brain that the holidays are near! This increases reality orientation and sparks memories for those with...
24 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Welcome, Emily!
Emily is a board-certified music therapist. She attended Drury University and received her Bachelor of Music Therapy with a minor in...
50 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Nov 13, 20231 min read
What IS music therapy?
As music therapists, we get asked this question frequently. Carolyn will guide you through the definition of music therapy, and share...
26 views0 comments
maggie7518
Oct 31, 20231 min read
Halloween Reminiscence: Music Listening
Halloween is a great time to spend reminiscing! What costumes did you wear when you were younger? How did you celebrate Halloween when...
20 views0 comments
maggie7518
Aug 8, 20231 min read
CHANGE YOUR MOOD: Playlist Creation
Have you ever noticed that music can change your mood? There is a reason for that! Music is very intertwined with our emotions. That's...
46 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Jul 5, 20231 min read
FREE SESSION PLAN: Musical travel across the USA!
Population: Older adults // long term care // group settings Goal areas: Improve reality orientation, cognitive recall and relaxation...
72 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Welcome, Stephanie!
Stephanie is a board-certified music therapist. She received her Associate of Arts Degree from Anoka Ramsey Community College. Following...
36 views0 comments
maggie7518
May 25, 20231 min read
Just Dance: Music and Movement Intervention
Working on gross motor skills? Try incorporating dance into your music therapy sessions! Songs like the "YMCA" and "Hokey Pokey" are a...
15 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Apr 28, 20231 min read
ARTICLE REVIEW: Building a better brain through music, dance and poetry
DrAfter123/Getty Images Music is powerful. There are few people I know that would disagree with that sentiment! Research and science...
27 views0 comments
maggie7518
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Happy World Music Therapy Day!
Did you know that music therapy was referenced before the 19th century? The earliest known reference to music therapy was in an article...
92 views0 comments
carolyn0688
Feb 28, 20231 min read
Welcome, Kristi!
We are excited to be welcoming a new team member. Meet Kristi! About Kristi: Kristi is a board-certified music therapist completing her...
143 views0 comments
Kayla Shafer
Nov 10, 20221 min read
Welcome, Maggie!
We are so excited to welcome our newest music music therapist to our team! Maggie is a board-certified music therapist. She earned her...
25 views0 comments
Carolyn Meyer, MT-BC
Aug 23, 20221 min read
Welcome, Isaac!
We are VERY excited to be welcoming a new music therapist to the Keynote team! Isaac is a board-certified music therapist currently...
35 views0 comments
Kayla Shafer
Mar 26, 20222 min read
Music Therapy Tips to Decrease Symptoms of Sundowning
Read on for ways you can incorporate music into your daily routine if sundowning is an issue for your residents or a loved one in your...
25 views0 comments
bottom of page