http://www.musictherapy.org/news/American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)http://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4590The American Music Therapy Association is seeking passionate leaders in music therapy who are interested in serving our national organization.Kimberly,BellSun, 15 Mar 2026 00:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4583Nominate a music therapy colleague and recognize the important work they do!Kimberly,BellSun, 01 Feb 2026 07:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4576Congratulations to the 2025 Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award recipients, Amy Wilson, Ph.D., MT-BC, and Stephanie A. Kolakowsky-Hayner, Ph.D., CBIST, FACRM, and their winning proposal, “Recovery through Intervention and Sound Engagement (RISE)."Michelle,MuthSun, 01 Feb 2026 02:16:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4570AMTA is seeking a part-time Education and Clinical Training Coordinator to support music therapy education and clinical training programs nationwide. This role coordinates academic program and internship approvals in alignment with the AMTA Standards for Education and Clinical Training and serves as [...]Michelle,MuthSun, 01 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4565In response to the situation, AMTA Stands with Minnesota.Michelle,MuthWed, 28 Jan 2026 02:20:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4551Leslie Orozco Henry, MM, MT-BC, WMTR, president of AMTA, shares her first message to the music therapy community at large. Michelle,MuthSat, 17 Jan 2026 07:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4548The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is excited to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC as the new Co-Lead Editor of the Journal of Music Therapy (JMT). Professor Stegemöller commences her duties in January 2026 working with Co-Lead Editors, Dr. Kimberly Sena Moore [...]Michelle,MuthThu, 15 Jan 2026 05:57:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4535The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda K. Henley, MM, MT-BC as its Government Relations Associate. Michelle,MuthTue, 13 Jan 2026 05:50:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4536Announcing the results of the 2025 Officer Election.Michelle,MuthSat, 20 Dec 2025 06:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4528Over the past few months, AMTA has been collaborating with our coalition partners and communicating with the Department of Education's Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee as it continued to work to implement the student financial aid provisions of Pubic Law 119-21, commonly [...]Michelle,MuthWed, 26 Nov 2025 05:14:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4523AMTA is seeking a Government Relations Associate (25-29 hours per week) part-time employee, who will work with the Managing Director of Government Relations and Advocacy to implement American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) federal and state policy strategies on a range of issues that impact music [...]Michelle,MuthTue, 18 Nov 2025 21:34:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4512Join Lori Gooding, AMTA past president in a Q&A session with the candidates for AMTA President Elect, Leslie Orozco Henry (2024-25) and Brian Jantz (2026-27) AND Vice President Elect Marta Hernández-Candelas (2026-27). The video is available on YouTube.Michelle,MuthFri, 07 Nov 2025 05:59:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4508AMTA is pleased to announce that the Board has secured a slate to run for our current President Elect and Vice President Elect vacancies. The election will take place in November with results to be announced at the November 19, 2025 Business Meeting. Read more for information on the candidates and t [...]Michelle,MuthWed, 22 Oct 2025 19:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4507Mark your calendars! The next AMTA Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday November 19, 2025 (5-7 pm PST, 7-9 pm CST 8-10 pm EST). Zoom registration information will follow in a few weeks.Kimberly,BellSat, 18 Oct 2025 05:36:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4486Opening the AMTA Time Capsule from 2000 as part of the 2025 AMTA Symposium Michelle,MuthThu, 11 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4481Announcing the MTR 2025 Spotlight on Music Therapy Research an asynchronous supplement to this year’s AMTA Symposium.Michelle,MuthSat, 06 Sep 2025 05:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4469Summary of activities at the NCSL conference and Vermont Task Force visit. Michelle,MuthSat, 16 Aug 2025 01:15:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4463The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is hosting the 4th Annual Online Symposium designed to provide high-quality and informative content for music therapists in the USA and abroad. Over the 4-day symposium both live and asynchronous sessions are provided with the potential of up to 39 pre-a [...]Michelle,MuthFri, 08 Aug 2025 23:26:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4401CBMT and AMTA are collaborating to notify the music therapy community of the impact of the latest US House of Representatives budget proposal. Urgent action is needed. Call your Representatives today. Michelle,MuthMon, 12 May 2025 23:28:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4382AMTA partners with national disability and public health sector organizations in response to Secretary Kennedy's offensive remarks about autistic individuals and the potential actions of the HHSKim,BellSun, 20 Apr 2025 01:42:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4289Save the date for an Assembly of Delegates community/public meeting on Tuesday, 2/25/25 at 6pm PT/ 8pm CT/ 9pm ET. This is a one hour meeting. Registration for Zoom link to follow. Kim,BellThu, 13 Feb 2025 21:31:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4268Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth L Stegemöller, PhD, MT-BC 2024 Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Award winning proposal “Virtual Group Therapeutic Singing for Persons with Parkinson’s Disease in Rural Areas” The Fultz Fund is an annual research grant awarded by AMTA and generously supported by David’s [...]Kim,BellWed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4256The AMTA Board of Directors, members and staff extend heartfelt concern for all those affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The AMTA BoD supports the fundraising and coordination efforts of the Southeast Region of AMTA to support music therapists, colleagues and students affected b [...]Kim,BellWed, 02 Oct 2024 05:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4164As many know the AMTA Archives is housed at Colorado State University. A scrapbook with mold damage was donated to CSU as part of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) special archive collection. The donor received the scrapbook from Florence Tyson (a music therapist in New York from 1958 an [...]Kim,BellThu, 15 Feb 2024 06:20:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4141Online Scam & Phishing Awareness Online scams and attempts at phishing continue to skyrocket. Be wary of online requests for money, gift cards, personal information, to open an attachment, or respond to a healthcare alert, etc. We have received reports of emails that impersonate leaders of AMTA, of [...]Kim,BellSat, 30 Dec 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4068Join us for the AMTA Community Update on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 7:00-8:00pm Eastern time. We also invite you to join Board members for a follow up discussion from 8:15-9:00pm Eastern time. You are welcome to submit questions for the discussion by noon Eastern time on October 24.Kim,BellThu, 19 Oct 2023 21:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=4064In conjunction with the 2023 AMTA Symposium, all books in the AMTA Bookstore have been marked down 25%, starting October 9, 2023 through January 31, 2024.​Kim,BellWed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3894Greetings Members of the Music Therapy Community! Please see links to several updates from AMTA Leadership Kim,BellWed, 08 Mar 2023 05:33:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3612The Board of Directors, staff, and other volunteer leadership continue to work to reorganize AMTA operations. Through our work, it has become increasingly clear that we need the right knowledge and expertise to move us forward as we restructure operations and ultimately work to become a more equitab [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 30 Jun 2022 01:20:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3608The American Music Therapy Association is profoundly disappointed and concerned with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, eliminating the federal right to abortion and self-determined reproductive care for those we serve.Angie,ElkinsWed, 29 Jun 2022 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3600A message from the AMTA Board of Directors.Angie,ElkinsThu, 02 Jun 2022 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3597The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) are excited to announce that on Friday, May 27, 2022 Governor J. B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2243. This bill creates a music therapy license within the Department of Financial and Professional Re [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 May 2022 23:14:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3593On behalf of the American Music Therapy Association and the music therapy community, we are, again, mourning senseless and tragic loss of life, this time at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Angie,ElkinsWed, 25 May 2022 23:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3575Members of our music therapy community, along with people across the United States, are once again grieving the loss of life due to mass shootings.To our music therapy students, professionals, and clients of color, we see you. We mourn with you. We stand with you as you navigate the trauma, stress, [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 24 May 2022 02:04:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3569Walk MS, an event hosted by the MS Society, brings together people from communities across the country to help change the world for people affected by multiple sclerosis. Music therapy was part of the Walk MS event in Denver this past weekend.Angie,ElkinsMon, 09 May 2022 20:54:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3566The AMTA Board of Directors is beginning periodic updates to the membership and music therapy community to increase transparency, provide information, and enhance communication. This video update for May 2022 comes from Lori Gooding, AMTA President; Angie Snell, AMTA President-Elect, and Adonia Calh [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 04 May 2022 18:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3557Thank you to all who generously giving their time and talent to help us fulfill our mission, serve music therapists and their clients. We could not do it without you!Angie,ElkinsThu, 21 Apr 2022 19:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3550COVID-19 and other online scams have skyrocketed. Be wary of online requests for money, gift cards, personal information, to open an attachment, or respond to a healthcare alert, etc. AMTA is not soliciting gift cards.Angie,ElkinsTue, 19 Apr 2022 22:33:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3492Congratulations to the 2022 Clinician-Based Grant Awardee, Zachary Fischer, PhD, MT-BC for “The Effect of Group Music Therapy Advocacy Recording (MTAR) on Internalized Stigma in Adult Psychiatric Inpatients in Acute Care.” Angie,ElkinsWed, 23 Mar 2022 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3491March 2022 marks the end of the second year for the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 Task Force invites you to mark the anniversary through song. Each day, AMTA will post invite song submissions which playlist for exploration. Joining us as we commemorate the COVID-19 pandemic two year anniversary [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 18 Mar 2022 19:43:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Alan shares his musical journey and events which led to his becoming a music therapist and shares stories about his career as a musician, a clinician, and an educator as well as his active life as a retiree teaching online, spending time with families of their three sons, and teaching, composing, an [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 15 Mar 2022 01:04:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3465Read on for updates from the AMTA COVID-19 Task Force which includes information on symptoms across variants and with Omicron variant, masking, vocal health, and practice suggestions/reminders. Special thanks to music therapist, Kaylee Tilton for tips on vocal health while masking.Angie,ElkinsWed, 16 Feb 2022 21:34:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3417As we start a new year and new leadership cycle, we are grateful to all of you who have reached out to express your thoughts and concerns and pushed for much needed change in our association culture, policies, and practices over the previous months and years.Angie,ElkinsSat, 29 Jan 2022 04:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3414Applications for this year's Research Fund Award must be submitted electronically to fultz@musictherapy.org and received by June 3, 2022 5:00 p.m., EST. Angie,ElkinsThu, 27 Jan 2022 23:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Mary began her graduate studies in music therapy with E. Thayer Gaston and William Sears at the University of Kansas in 1951 and continued encouraging music therapy clinicians right up to her recent passing in 2022; such a loss to the music therapy community. Tune in to this AMTA-Pro podcast for mor [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 27 Jan 2022 20:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3401AMTA Update Regarding Journal of Music Therapy Publication Ethics ReviewAngie,ElkinsWed, 19 Jan 2022 06:01:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3399The State of Maryland is moving quickly with requiring all music therapists providing services in the state to apply for licensure by January 31, 2022.​Angie,ElkinsThu, 06 Jan 2022 00:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3396The music therapy community is saddened to learn of the death of former Senator and music therapy supporter, Harry Reid.Angie,ElkinsWed, 29 Dec 2021 18:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3393AMTA COVID-19 Task Force: Updates and Tips: December 2021Angie,ElkinsTue, 21 Dec 2021 23:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3341Valuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in this year’s “AMTA Workforce Analysis: A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership." Angie,ElkinsMon, 13 Dec 2021 19:34:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3336The American Music Therapy is pleased to announce release of its newest publication, The Music Therapy Assessment Manual: A Guide to Data-Based Decision Making by Dr. Eric G. Waldon. Get information about this publication and listen to author Dr. Eric Waldon in a recorded podcast to learn more. Angie,ElkinsFri, 10 Dec 2021 19:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3327COVID-19 Task Force November update Angie,ElkinsWed, 01 Dec 2021 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3324The Board of Directors is committed to moving the association forward.Angie,ElkinsWed, 24 Nov 2021 03:03:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3238The Wilson Trust Music Therapy Project, a project of the American Music Therapy Association is pleased to announce the awarding of a $27,500 matching grant to the MultiCare Foundation for its music therapy initiative to increase music therapy services to infants on the neonatal intensive care unit ( [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 18 Nov 2021 01:59:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3312We are pleased to welcome Angie Snell, MSEd, MT-BC as AMTA President-Elect and Jennifer Sokira, MMT, LCAT, MT-BC as AMTA Vice-President Elect. Please join us in congratulating the newest members of the AMTA Board of Directors who will begin their terms January 2022. Angie,ElkinsThu, 11 Nov 2021 05:25:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2021_conference/If you missed the 2021 conference it is not too late to register to have access to the 2021 virtual recordings, research posters, add-on courses, and exhibitors. Registration will be open until March 15, 2022 and access will be available through April 15, 2022.Angie,ElkinsFri, 05 Nov 2021 01:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3307AMTA Vice President Wendy Woolsey has withdrawn her candidacy for President-Elect of AMTA in the current 2021 election. Angie,ElkinsTue, 26 Oct 2021 05:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3284As the Board of Directors works to listen more effectively and respond to our community, we recognize that many have called for more transparency and equitable participation in strategic planning. We acknowledge that we need to reexamine our plans, and our work with the DEI Committee and other commu [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 23 Oct 2021 05:40:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3265AMTA is pleased to announce the 2021 Arthur Flagler Fultz Award recipient Eugenia Hernandez-Ruiz PhD, MT-BC for the proposal: “Feasibility of Virtual Parent Coaching of Music Interventions for Young Autistic Children” Rebecca,PreddieMon, 11 Oct 2021 23:20:00 GMThttps://www.cbmt.org/cbmt-and-amta-serving-different-purposes-for-one-shared-goal/Although the CBMT and AMTA have long collaborated to advance the profession of music therapy, the two organizations have different purposes and missions that set them apart. For the benefit of the music therapy profession, it’s important for both organizations to grow and thrive. Angie,ElkinsMon, 27 Sep 2021 21:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3295This COVID-19 Task Force September update is entitled “Just in Case: Stay Safe. Be Ready. Stay Informed. Making Home and Work Emergency Kits Up to Date and COVID Ready." Angie,ElkinsWed, 22 Sep 2021 04:20:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/While in college Barbara was intrigued at the reaction when she shared music with kids with special needs, so she decided to “invent a new profession.” Then she realized music therapy already existed and found Bob Unkefer to help guide her through a rewarding career. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Barb t [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 20 Sep 2021 18:39:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Linda Bosse got a strong start to her music therapy career with professors E. Thayer Gaston and William Sears. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Linda tells stories of her education, clinical work in adult psychiatric and addictions treatment, and dedicated volunteer work with regional and national music th [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 03 Sep 2021 21:23:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3162Each year, the AMTA Board of Directors honors two deserving individuals with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to the 2021 award recipients, Dr. Kenneth Aigen and Dr. Cynthia Briggs.Angie,ElkinsThu, 02 Sep 2021 21:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3296This COVID-19 Task Force August update is entitled “COVID-19 Changing Conditions: August 2021". Given that conditions are rapidly changing, please continue to monitor the COVID-19 Resources for Music Therapists and Students pages for updates and additional information. Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 Aug 2021 21:15:00 GMThttps://artsandculture.google.com/story/egURR_fnglOtCQGoogle Arts and Culture highlight #musictherapy and evidence of its efficacy through clinical examples of Music Therapy and Music in their feature “Ways Music Therapy Supports Breathing.”Angie,ElkinsFri, 30 Jul 2021 20:07:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3292This recording is now available on the AMTA YouTube channel. Additional resources on caregiver health and well-being, burnout, and student mental health to follow. Please check back for updates.Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Jul 2021 01:36:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Barbara Wheeler realized early in life that she wanted to share music beyond an elementary school classroom, so she embarked on a music therapy career. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Barbara tells us of her privilege to cross paths with many people over the year in her work as a clinician, as a college p [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 21 Jun 2021 20:25:00 GMThttps://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/council-on-the-arts_details.aspx?newsid=19Harrisburg, PA — Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Executive Director, Karl Blischke, today announced one of the country's first statewide partnerships using creative arts therapies to support well-being and resiliency among frontline healthcare workers.Angie,ElkinsMon, 14 Jun 2021 15:51:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/AMTA-Live_Music_Guidance_and_COVID-19.pdfAMTA appreciates ongoing efforts of clinicians, educators, and students to provide safe music therapy interventions in healthcare and education settings. Facilities rely on federal, state, local, and business recommendations regarding infection control measures to protect patients, residents, and pe [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 10 Jun 2021 18:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Michelle Hairston was introduced to music therapy as a toddler. Her dad, Dr. Olin Parker, studied at University of Kansas with Dr. E. Thayer Gaston, the "Father of Music Therapy." Dr. Gaston took time over the dinner table one evening to tell her about the ins and outs of a career in music therapy, [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 07 Jun 2021 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3024The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists are excited to announce that Maryland SB 82 was enacted into law on June 2, 2021. This bill creates a music therapy license, which will be overseen by the newly expanded Board of Audiologists, Hearing-Aid Dispens [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 03 Jun 2021 22:59:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Suzanne Hanser says our music therapy careers allow us to “share our time, creativity, imagination, and compassion with others” while at the same time learning from all we meet. She has a long and illustrious career as a student, clinician, professor, author, speaker, researcher, and volunteer leade [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 24 May 2021 19:33:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3023The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) are excited to announce that on May 20, 2021 Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa signed into law HF 285, legislation that establishes title protection for music therapists.Angie,ElkinsFri, 21 May 2021 18:44:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Robert Groene tells of his adventures as he played in rock bands, got drafted, taught guitar to at-risk adolescents as a Conscientious Objector, started and quit college, then played in more bands and at coffeehouses. All of this before he had even heard of music therapy! T [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 22 Apr 2021 21:33:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/This podcast features a conversation with AMTA’s CEO, Adonia Calhoun Coates. After talking briefly about her previous professional experience, Adonia tells podcast listeners about her enthusiasm for joining the AMTA team and working with the dedicated community of music therapists. She talks about i [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Apr 2021 20:23:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Marilyn Sandness shares engaging stories about her professional journey beginning with a degree from Eastman in 1958, her clinical work in some challenging situations in the early 1960s and through major transformation in the nature of services in the 1970s, her twenty-four [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 08 Apr 2021 18:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3300From the AMTA: National Organization; Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, New England, Southeastern, Southwestern and Western Regions; and International Relations CommitteeAngie,ElkinsWed, 24 Mar 2021 19:16:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2919MS in Harmony is a digital offering designed to help people living with multiple sclerosis achieve mind-body harmony through music therapy techniquesAngie,ElkinsWed, 24 Feb 2021 03:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2914The purpose of the Arthur Flagler Fultz Research Fund is to encourage, promote, and fund music therapy research and/or to conduct research on new and innovative music therapy treatments.Angie,ElkinsThu, 18 Feb 2021 01:15:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/AMTA’s Government Relations Director Judy Simpson and AMTA’s Senior Federal Policy & Programs Analyst Rebecca Preddie discuss the extensive work of AMTA’s Government Relations team on behalf of the music therapy profession and those music therapists serve. Learn information and contacts music therap [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 08 Feb 2021 23:06:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3237AMTA’s two peer reviewed journals – the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives are transitioning communications to you, the members of AMTA, to offer a choice as to how you wish to access the journals when you join AMTA or renew your membership. We’re going green! Angie,ElkinsSun, 07 Feb 2021 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2871Music therapy has served an essential purpose for clients, family members, and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Decisions regarding vaccine distribution are being made at the state level.Angie,ElkinsFri, 15 Jan 2021 23:20:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2867Vaccine prioritization criteria vary across states. Therefore, music therapists may need to advocate for themselves and music therapy interns to receive vaccine access. This statement is provided to help you in your advocacy efforts. Angie,ElkinsFri, 15 Jan 2021 23:17:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/MueeYHBjqaoAMTA COVID-19 Task Force Grand Rounds Series: International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study: Latest Results. Join us as Dr. James Weaver shares the latest results from the International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol study. We also explore how the data relate to music therapy practice. Angie,ElkinsWed, 06 Jan 2021 20:17:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2841Music therapy continues to serve an essential purpose for clients, family members, and healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telepractice has not only allowed for continuity of services but has also enhanced therapeutic outcomes and improved family involvement in their loved ones’ progr [...]Angie,ElkinsSun, 03 Jan 2021 18:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2801We are saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Charles T. Eagle, Jr., music therapy pioneer, who died on October 27, 2020, a few weeks short of his 88th birthday. As a pioneer in music therapy, we are grateful for his outstanding contributions to the music therapy profession. Angie,ElkinsThu, 05 Nov 2020 01:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Leslie Henry, co-chair of AMTA's Professional Advocacy Committee, shares a wealth of helpful advocacy guidelines based on her own experiences as well as years of working with MT-BCs around the country. Leslie leads listeners through an exploration of their own networks and how to tend these networks [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 03 Nov 2020 21:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Jennifer Townsend, Virginia Gray, and Audrey Zybura, share details about their program that provides wellness support and staff care for fellow healthcare professionals at Houston Methodist. They talk about various aspects of the programs, including boundaries, collaboration, costs, and specific uni [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 24 Oct 2020 02:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2777The Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 (S.785), was enacted on October 17, 2020. Rebecca,PreddieThu, 22 Oct 2020 01:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2779The "Journal of Music Therapy" and "Music Therapy Perspectives" announce two calls for papers. Each journal is hosting Guest Co-Editors for a special focus examining topics in social justice and equity with music therapy research, practice and education. It is anticipated that accepted peer reviewed [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 09 Oct 2020 22:40:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/videos/amta_covid19_songwriting_contest_2020/Heard the latest in the AMTA COVID-19 Songwriting Contest? Check out your colleague’s songs! Music is an effective way to share and teach information. As music therapists, we can influence positive behavior change through music by sharing information about important topics related to COVID-19. If y [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 08 Oct 2020 22:20:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/#Advocacy%20for%20More%20Music%20Therapy:%20Maximizing%20Federal%20and%20State%20InvolvementAMTA is pleased to announce a new 5-hour e-course, now available free to members in the AMTA Bookstore. Join the AMTA Government Relations and CBMT Regulatory Affairs team (JuDenBerLiaCa) as they discuss opportunities and offer suggestions for expanding music therapy services through federal and sta [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 08 Oct 2020 21:49:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/jSwObIsTnVUThe AMTA Ethics Board serves as a resource for music therapists. In this video, three members of the AMTA Ethics Board discuss some frequently asked questions about the Code of Ethics and the Ethics Board's role and procedures.Angie,ElkinsThu, 24 Sep 2020 23:48:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/videos/amta_covid19_songwriting_contest_2020/Music is an effective way to share and teach information. As music therapists, we can influence positive behavior change through music by sharing information about important topics related to COVID-19. If you are a music therapy professional, student, or intern, consider writing a health-promoting [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 24 Sep 2020 22:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Why should music therapists be concerned with music industry issues? How are songwriters compensated? What are fair use principles? How do fair use, copyrights, streaming, and other music industry issues impact music therapy? In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Tracy Richardson shares her knowledge and i [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 10 Sep 2020 20:39:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/about/covid19_resources/See: "Introduction to Trauma Informed Care and Cultivating Resilience;" "Trauma Informed Care, the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Music Therapy;" "Cultivating Deliberate Resilience;" and the latest submissions to the AMTA 2020 COVID-19 Songwriting Contest on the COVID-19 Resources page under "Service Provid [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 08 Sep 2020 19:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2754The American Music Therapy Association Board of Directors is excited to announce Adonia Calhoun Coates, CAE, CMP as its new Chief Executive Officer beginning October 16, 2020. Angie,ElkinsWed, 02 Sep 2020 19:03:00 GMThttps://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&prd_key=d1398306-a522-4be2-a72c-b8454a45748bValuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2020 edition of this document is available free of charge for current AMTA members in [...]Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.]]>Angie,ElkinsTue, 01 Sep 2020 18:39:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Jennifer Fiore shares her work with music therapy students in learning to recognize the need for self-care and to develop their own self-care toolbox with personalized strategies addressing their unique situation and needs. Dr. Fiore provides many helpful tips and resou [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 31 Aug 2020 21:00:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/oqIitpYGXY4Ethical decisions are not always simple; it is more important than ever to practice our ethical thinking skills. In this video, 3 members of the AMTA Ethics Board discuss a fictional ethical dilemma asking what to do when a music therapy client and caregiver cannot or choose not to wear a mask durin [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 06 Aug 2020 22:09:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2730AMTA offers the following considerations to assist music therapists in making decisions as business and activities transition to more open conditions. Readers may find this document useful as a reference in thinking about four areas of consideration in music therapy practice: infection control, cli [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 05 Aug 2020 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2713Congratulations to Ronna S. Kaplan on being awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the AMTA Board of Directors!Angie,ElkinsTue, 28 Jul 2020 20:12:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/AMTA is pleased to announce it currently offers the opportunity to earn over 36 pre-approved hours of CMTE credits for free after you join AMTA in 2020. (6 of those credits are eligible to apply toward CBMT's ethics requirement.) As new journal issues are published, more are planned, so keep checkin [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 27 Jul 2020 22:41:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Sarah Swann Solberg discusses her research about the impact of music therapy interventions on helping individuals with Parkinson’s Disease improve their speaking voice. Sarah recommends continued research because of the potential significance on the quality of lives of over [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 27 Jul 2020 15:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2699The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by George H.W. Bush 30 years ago, on July 26, 1990. The ADA was written to ensure that those living with disabilities are afforded the same rights and access as all people. Angie,ElkinsSat, 25 Jul 2020 00:48:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2680AMTA recognizes that COVID-19 has profoundly impacted the music therapy community. One possible place of impact may include the work settings and the manner in which music therapists work. Angie,ElkinsTue, 07 Jul 2020 20:57:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Since 2014, board certified music therapists have provided services to active duty service members and veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress (PTSD) in military medical facilities across the United States through Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. In t [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 01 Jul 2020 18:40:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2649On June 1st, AMTA, and over 400 other disparate organizations including the NAACP and the Center for Reproductive Rights, signed on to the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights letter addressed to congressional leadership in support of the demand for actionable federal policing policies.Angie,ElkinsThu, 11 Jun 2020 00:26:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2647As many music therapists transition back to providing services during this COVID-19 experience, AMTA recognizes that the workplace will look and feel differently. One factor in these differences may include grief. Angie,ElkinsWed, 10 Jun 2020 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2642In May of 2020, the AMTA Board of Directors approved an emergency electronic mail ballot to submit four Bylaws changes to the membership for consideration and vote. Read on for the results of this election.Angie,ElkinsFri, 05 Jun 2020 20:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2641The AMTA search committee, comprised of a diverse slate of AMTA members, will identify CEO candidates who can lead the organization toward systemic transformation through a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.Angie,ElkinsWed, 03 Jun 2020 20:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2639In response to recent acts of violence and social injustice against Black people in Minneapolis and across the country, AMTA condemns historic and ongoing forms of racism that permeate our society and institutions. We are heartbroken that this is happening. Angie,ElkinsMon, 01 Jun 2020 01:39:00 GMThttps://news.uark.edu/articles/52975/performer-and-american-music-therapy-association-spokesperson-robin-spielberg-featured-in-new-fpac-live-digital-series-may-19Performer and American Music Therapy Association Spokesperson Robin Spielberg was featured in a new digital series, "FPAC Live," from the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center at the University of Arkansas on May 19. Robin speaks about how she thinks music therapy and other types of music c [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 21 May 2020 01:07:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/omRbONyaDEsMembers of the music therapy team from the Minneapolis Public School District present a short video sharing their model of VMT to meet the needs of their students and support teachers and families during COVID- 19.Angie,ElkinsWed, 20 May 2020 21:43:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music therapists Tara Brinkman and Steven Franco work at Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero, a maximum security forensic hospital. Both therapists work with various groups and individuals in the forensic hospital, but in this podcast they talk about a centralized group called REACH-Music. Le [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 18 May 2020 17:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2617New report from the “National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice” lists music therapy as evidence-based practice for children under music-mediated interventions.Angie,ElkinsThu, 07 May 2020 00:57:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3601AMTA is responding to meet the needs of the music therapy community by providing resources to support therapists, faculty, and students as they continue their critical work. This May 5, 2020, AMTA participates in #GivingTuesdayNow, a day of global action for giving and unity in response to COVID-19. [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 04 May 2020 20:09:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/Current AMTA members may access Research Review Series e-courses based on recently published journals, complete assignments, and earn CMTE credits. 30 possible credits now available. The newest course, based on Music Therapy Perspectives 38(1) offers 6 credits that satisfy CBMT’s ethics requirement [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 29 Apr 2020 00:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2598Does singing, speech, and/or playing a wind/blown instrument amplify viral spread?Angie,ElkinsFri, 24 Apr 2020 00:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/official/board_directors/Highlights and proceedings from the AMTA Board of Directors 2019 annual meeting can be found here. Angie,ElkinsTue, 21 Apr 2020 03:49:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2593The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) supports the use of telehealth/therapy as a means to provide music therapy interventions when beneficial to clients.Angie,ElkinsFri, 17 Apr 2020 03:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2599The AMTA national conference, originally scheduled to be held in Atlantic City November 19th-22nd, will be held online this year! Find information on how you can be part of this inaugural online/virtual gathering. Stay tuned for more information! Angie,ElkinsWed, 15 Apr 2020 20:40:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2585The music therapy community mourns the passing of Dr. Edward L. Norwood, former Executive Director of the National Association for Music Therapy. Angie,ElkinsMon, 13 Apr 2020 18:35:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/4r8CWZGRyCwAMTA COVID-19 Task Force members Seneca Block and David Knott present an overview for a model of Virtual Music Therapy (VMT) in this video presentation. To download the accompanying document and slide deck, see the COVID-10 Resource page under Telehealth. Angie,ElkinsFri, 10 Apr 2020 20:17:00 GMThttps://youtu.be/YwSjNjf4IR4Sponsored by the AMTA COVID-19 Task Force - recording is online now. Choose the best telehealth platform, differences & similarities for the music therapy process, potential barriers, ethical issues, & more.Angie,ElkinsFri, 03 Apr 2020 16:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2944The AMTA Board of Directors want you to know that we are by your side as we face many uncertainties together. We are listening to your concerns and providing information and support as soon as we are able.Angie,ElkinsTue, 24 Mar 2020 02:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/about/covid19_resources/AMTA continues to work to address issues and concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic and meet regularly with many groups to establish support for all affected. Please use this list of curated resources and information that may be of help to music therapists, business owners, students and faculty for s [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 19 Mar 2020 22:04:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Four MT-BCs at Children’s Minnesota Hospitals talk about music therapy groups for patients with medical/surgical, hematology/oncology, diabetes, eating disorder, and other issues. Erinn Frees, Alicia Little, Sarah Woolever, and Kayla Shafer discuss work facilitating groups for all ages including foc [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 19 Mar 2020 18:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2563The AMTA Board of Directors approved the creation of a COVID-19 (C-19) Task Force to coordinate and support regions, members, music therapists, and students during the healthcare emergency presented by COVID-19. The C-19 Task Force is chaired by Lori Gooding, AMTA President Elect, and includes indiv [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 19 Mar 2020 17:07:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3297AMTA’s Government Relations Department continues to closely monitor updated information about COVID-19/Coronavirus from local, state, and national officials. Please read on for resources for small businesses, infection control, HIPAA questions, service provision, etc. from the SBA, HHS, Dept. of Ed, [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 18 Mar 2020 17:52:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2547We at AMTA recognize the impact that COVID-19 is having on the world, and more specifically, on professional music therapists, music therapy interns, music therapy students, the clients we serve, as well as our ability to work.Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Mar 2020 19:09:00 GMThttp://aphagetready.org/coronavirus.htmThe American Public Health Association recently published education fact sheets and tips on COVID-19. Resources include pdf fact sheets in multiple languages and videos for your use/reference.Angie,ElkinsWed, 11 Mar 2020 18:41:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2540We at AMTA, along with many of you, have been closely following the developments around COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Although the current risk (as stated by the Center for Disease Control) in North America remains low, it is constantly evolving and is of increasing concern. Please note the current risk [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 06 Mar 2020 21:28:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2533AMTA and CBMT are excited to announce that on Tuesday March 3, 2020 Governor Ralph Northam signed into law HB 1562, which creates a music therapy license under the Board of Social Work, and establishes an Advisory Board on Music Therapy to assist the Board in matters concerning the music therapy lic [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 04 Mar 2020 20:18:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/The World Federation of Music Therapy (WFMT) is dedicated to developing & promoting music therapy throughout the world as an art and science. It supports a global music therapy network for exchanging & disseminating information about educational programs, clinical practice, & research in all parts o [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 21 Feb 2020 20:09:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2514Over the past two weeks, CBMT Regulatory Affairs staff and AMTA Government Relations staff have supported task forces in seven states to facilitate Hill Day events.Angie,ElkinsFri, 21 Feb 2020 18:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2498AMTA's Professional Advocacy Committee has created a new Facebook group for music therapists and music therapy students to engage with content about education and representation of music therapy. Angie,ElkinsWed, 05 Feb 2020 22:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2534The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists are excited to announce that on Tuesday January 21, 2020 Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A2183, the “Music Therapist Licensing Act.” The bill creates a music therapy license under the newly-established State [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 23 Jan 2020 02:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2486January is Music Therapy Social Media Advocacy Month! The AMTA Professional Advocacy Committee invites you to join in promoting music therapy on at least one social media platform this month. Here are 10 ideas you can use to advocate for music therapy.Angie,ElkinsThu, 16 Jan 2020 22:35:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Leadership for Students & New MT-BCs, featuring Jean Nemeth and Amber Weldon-Stephens, is filled to the brim with practical tips and encouragement for individuals to start building their leadership skills early in their careers. We hope you will take a minute to listen to this latest installment in [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 09 Jan 2020 02:01:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2483Thank you to all of the members who have reached out with questions, comments, and concerns over the past few weeks. As we approach the end of service for many on the board, we wanted to take the opportunity to address some of the frequently asked questions we have received. Angie,ElkinsThu, 19 Dec 2019 21:26:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2471Announcing the newest AMTA member benefit coming in January: the AMTA E-course Research Review Series for members only. Access e-courses based on research from recently published journals, complete assignments, and earn CMTE credits. New courses will be added and members will be able to access to o [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 14 Dec 2019 01:25:00 GMThttps://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&prd_key=c2a8e153-50a6-4475-8fa4-d770f643cd71Valuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2019 edition of this document is available free of charge for curre [...]Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.]]>Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Dec 2019 21:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2469AMTA is pleased to welcome Lori Gooding, PhD, MT-BC as President Elect and Andrea Dalton, MA, MT-BC as Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term. Angie,ElkinsFri, 06 Dec 2019 21:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2467On Monday November 25, 2019 the AMTA Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jeanne Ellinport, Executive Director. We wish her well in her future endeavors. Angie,ElkinsWed, 04 Dec 2019 18:42:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/AMTA adopted a new Code of Ethics in February, 2019. This podcast features members of the AMTA Ethics Board providing an overview of the Code of Ethics which is an aspirational model similar to that adopted by many allied health professions. Learn about this aspirational approach and how it asks eac [...]Angie,ElkinsSun, 24 Nov 2019 18:17:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2453Reference this information for completion of your individual and confidential electronic ballot for the election of President Elect and Vice President Elect later this month.Angie,ElkinsFri, 15 Nov 2019 20:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2452Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term and read their responses to Question 4: How would you describe your leadership style and how do you envision this style enhancing the work of the Board of Directors and the [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 01 Nov 2019 20:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Judith Pinkerton talks about her work providing services for adult patients diagnosed with Substance Abuse Disorders in three residential facilities of the American Addiction Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada. She shares information about dynamic, innovative music therapy servic [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 18 Oct 2019 21:48:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2448Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term and read their responses to Question 3: What grass roots and professional experience(s) have you had that might contribute to your leadership ability? Watch for additional [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 18 Oct 2019 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2426Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term and read their responses to Question 2: What do you perceive as the crucial needs to be addressed by our profession? Watch for additional information and the candidates’ re [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 04 Oct 2019 20:48:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2425Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term and read their responses to Question 1: Why do you want to be AMTA President? Watch for additional information and the candidates’ responses to questions about the professi [...]Angie,ElkinsSun, 29 Sep 2019 01:36:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2418AMTA congratulates investigator teams receiving research awards in response to the Sound Health funding opportunity. Special congratulations go to music therapist, Dr. Sheri Robb, and her team at Indiana University for their award examining dose-response and effects of an Active Music Engagement int [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 25 Sep 2019 01:34:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2397Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2020-2021 term. Over the next several weeks, additional information and the candidates’ responses to questions about the profession of music therapy will be posted. Angie,ElkinsWed, 04 Sep 2019 00:31:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Kimberly Sena Moore and Deanna Hanson-Abromeit talk through various steps involved when creating a viable music therapy intervention strategy. Collaboration and forward thinking are necessary when systematically looking at theoretical framework of a music intervention and therapeutic function of the [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 31 Aug 2019 00:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2389American Music Therapy Association’s mission of increasing music therapy awareness and access to quality music therapy services makes a splash on billboards in iconic Times Square as AMTA participates in National Nonprofit Day for the second year in a row!Angie,ElkinsWed, 21 Aug 2019 23:11:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2387The Board of Directors of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce that Jeanne Ellinport has been selected to serve as Executive Director effective September 1, 2019. Angie,ElkinsMon, 19 Aug 2019 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2385The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents two vibrant weeks of performances and activities celebrating the new expansion of its campus called The REACH. Nearly 500 events - including events presented by music therapists in AMTA-curated workshops - are offered for FREE.Angie,ElkinsFri, 16 Aug 2019 21:54:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2376Advocacy can be complex and unique depending on the location and urgency of the situation. Here are some helpful tips from The AMTA Professional Advocacy Committee about how members and music therapists can be involved.Angie,ElkinsFri, 09 Aug 2019 21:28:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2374Remembering Olin Griffith Parker, 97, long-time member of AMTA, supporter and pioneer of music therapy education.Angie,ElkinsThu, 08 Aug 2019 20:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2367Each year, the AMTA Board of Directors honors two deserving individuals with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2019 recipients are Dr. Robert Groene and Dr. Barbara Wheeler.Angie,ElkinsThu, 01 Aug 2019 19:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2368The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) are excited to announce that on July 31, 2019 Governor Newsom of California signed into law AB 1540, legislation that establishes title protection for music therapy. Angie,ElkinsThu, 01 Aug 2019 18:47:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Speaking from first-hand experience when talking about their ups and downs when establishing their own successful and expanding music therapy practices, Mary Altom and Rachelle Morgan share a wealth of effective strategies for growing a private music therapy practice without fear. Approaches for sel [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 29 Jul 2019 20:24:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Joy Schneck began working as Executive Director of CBMT in 1993 and has provided leadership in music therapy credentialing since that time. Joy talks informally in this AMTA-Pro podcast, a benefit of membership in AMTA, about her work as a clinician and her thoughts about the early years of developi [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 15 Jul 2019 22:00:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/policy/federaladvocacy/#current_issuesThe American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is thrilled to announce newly published qualification standards for General Schedule Recreation and Creative Arts Therapists from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). As of June 9, 2019, all new music therapist hires for the Veteran’s Administration [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 19 Jun 2019 00:11:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music therapists often find themselves networking with staff members and numerous groups & individuals within facilities. Sometimes challenging or inappropriate comments or advances from others can happen. Kory Antonacci discusses different types of sexual harassment & provides specific guidelines & [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 11 Jun 2019 05:57:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Natalie Wlodarczyk & Matt Valois provide pragmatic guidelines for intergenerational rock band experiences designed to facilitate maintenance of cognitive, psychosocial, & physical skills for older adults while introducing both generations to new music & new experiences. They discuss field-tested met [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 21 May 2019 18:10:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2290A Message to All AMTA MembersAngie,ElkinsWed, 15 May 2019 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2286Measles, or Rubeola, is a highly contagious disease experiencing an upsurge of outbreaks in the US and abroad. Music therapists, and especially clinicians in private practice, should be informed about the disease and consult policies and procedures regarding infection control and prevention at facil [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 24 Apr 2019 22:08:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Ethics of publishing an article would seem to be rather straightforward, but this AMTA-Pro podcast reveals the complexity of publication. Sheri Robb, Helen Shoemark, and Barbara Else talk about key questions: What constitutes authorship? What is token authorship? Is it plagiarism if…? What is self-p [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 24 Apr 2019 21:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Shannon de l’Etoile provides a step-by-step explanation of the peer review process to help increase likelihood of favorable reviews. Learn to select an appropriate journal for submission, apply general author guidelines relevant to most peer-reviewed journals, mechanics of scientific writing, and ga [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 15 Apr 2019 18:01:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Karen Miller presents A Quick Reference Guide to Lyric Analysis for music therapy clinicians. The clinical tool, built on a solid foundation of theory, research, & practice, is an easily accessible system for clinical decision-making. It is also intended to assist therapists & clients in moving from [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 05 Apr 2019 22:01:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2276Last week, the AMTA Government Relations staff and CBMT Regulatory Affairs staff supported task forces in 3 states who facilitated Hill Day events. Angie,ElkinsThu, 04 Apr 2019 19:41:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Dr. Laura Brown and Dr. Ellary Draper share insights and experiences in several different aspects of their professional careers. Laura and Ellary give examples of ways collaboration and partnerships helped them in graduate education, in research projects, in work as professors, and in two innovative [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 18 Mar 2019 20:03:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Every life deserves world class care. Dr. Becky Wellman is part of that mission at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Nevada where she has developed innovative services providing music therapy for individuals with dementia while at the same time allowing respite time for their [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 12 Mar 2019 01:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, regional representatives on AMTA's Continuing Education Committee share numerous practical tips for developing and submitting strong proposals. The podcast speakers discuss considerations when selecting a topic and when writing the title, abstract, learning objectives, and [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 08 Mar 2019 01:17:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this riveting AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Ted Ficken, MT-BC tells of 3 professional musicians who led prestigious careers for decades in Europe before moving the United Sates under life-threatening circumstances in WWII. Learn about their multi-faceted careers and how they pioneered music therapy pract [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 20 Feb 2019 04:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2241AMTA's newly revised Code of Ethics is now available online. Listen to an introduction from the 2019 Ethics Board.Angie,ElkinsWed, 20 Feb 2019 03:18:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2240I wish to thank those who directly reached out to me to discuss my position on the relationship of vaccines and autism. Angie,ElkinsTue, 19 Feb 2019 23:12:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2222Highlights from the AMTA Board of Directors 2018 annual meeting, November 13-18. Angie,ElkinsThu, 13 Dec 2018 20:59:00 GMThttps://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&prd_key=1650a2ac-6491-413f-ac57-34869314295dValuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2018 edition of this document is available free of charge for curre [...]Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.]]>Angie,ElkinsWed, 05 Dec 2018 22:33:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2205The Board of Directors of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) is pleased to announce that Lee Grossman has been selected to serve as Executive Director effective January 1, 2019.Angie,ElkinsFri, 09 Nov 2018 22:55:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2201AMTA is pleased to announce two appointments to the position of Associate Editor with Music Therapy Perspectives (MTP). Ronna Kaplan and Melody Schwantes join the editorial team of MTP to support the peer review process.Angie,ElkinsTue, 30 Oct 2018 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2196AMTA is thrilled to be celebrating Dr. Farbman’s 30 years of dedicated service to the American Music Therapy Association. She is retiring from her position as AMTA Executive Director as of December 31, 2018.Angie,ElkinsSat, 27 Oct 2018 00:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2203Get your first look at them in the Exhibit Hall at the AMTA Annual Conference next month!Angie,ElkinsThu, 18 Oct 2018 23:04:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2185Congratulations 2018 Arthur Flagler Fultz Award Winner - Kimberly Sena Moore PhD, MT-BC Rebecca,PreddieMon, 15 Oct 2018 22:03:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/policy/federaladvocacy/#current_issues.Angie,ElkinsFri, 12 Oct 2018 21:13:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Brea Murakami and Daniel Goldschmidt discuss the topic of the potential for harm in music therapy, recognizing it has implications for music therapists in clinical, advocacy, educational training, and research realms. After recognizing the need to acknowledge the potential harm, the podcast speaker [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 05 Oct 2018 22:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2172It is with great sadness that we learned of the death of our beloved friend and colleague, Al Bumanis. Al died peacefully at his home Sunday morning, September 30, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Al is survived by his wife, Nancy Poole; daughter, Audrey Seymour, son-in-law Christopher Sey [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 01 Oct 2018 22:26:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2155Drs. Stine Lindahl Jacobsen and Olivia S. Yinger Appointed as Associate Editors for the Journal of Music Therapy.Angie,ElkinsWed, 12 Sep 2018 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2165As part of its 20th Anniversary Celebration, AMTA is excited to announce the official launch of the online finding aid for the AMTA archives. Many hard to acquire historic records have been digitalized and are accessible online from the comfort of your home or office. Angie,ElkinsFri, 07 Sep 2018 21:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2145Last year, AMTA began partnership with NIH & Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, facilitated by artist spokesperson, Renée Fleming. An NIH workshop that brought together neuroscientists, music therapists, & supporters of both biomedical research & the arts & a two-day event at the Kennedy Center wer [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 07 Sep 2018 21:32:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2134AMTA is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Blythe LaGasse as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Music Therapy (JMT). She will assume her duties as Editor-in-Chief when the next term begins in January. Angie,ElkinsTue, 04 Sep 2018 22:23:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2132"LGBTQ+ Topics Explored" is now available for purchase in the AMTA onine store. Presented by Leah Oswanski, Annette Whitehead-Pleaux, Lisa Kynvi, Beth Robinson, Spencer Hardy, Amy Donnenwerth. Order your user-friendly AMTA E-course and receive everything you need to listen and learn at your leisure. [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 24 Aug 2018 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2127The Wilson Trust Music Therapy Project, a project of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), is pleased to announce the awarding of a $45,000 matching grant to Childhaven for its music therapy initiative to increase music therapy services to vulnerable and at-risk babies, toddlers, and presch [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 23 Aug 2018 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2126American Music Therapy Association’s mission of increasing music therapy awareness and access to quality music therapy services makes a splash on billboards in iconic Times Square as AMTA participates in National Nonprofit Day.Angie,ElkinsFri, 17 Aug 2018 20:32:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Children on the autism spectrum often have cognitive needs that can be addressed in music therapy. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Blythe LaGasse presents current neuroscience research related to individuals on the autism spectrum. She also provides the music therapy clinician with some explanations a [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 16 Aug 2018 20:17:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2091Immediate Past President Jennifer Geiger participated on a panel of Creative Arts Therapists at the American Psychological Association annual conference in San Francisco on August 9, 2018.Angie,ElkinsTue, 14 Aug 2018 21:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2089Thanks to MastersinCounseling.org for selecting AMTA as "Best of the Web in Counseling and Mental Health." AMTA was selected, "For their fantastic work in general, and especially their online resources." Angie,ElkinsMon, 06 Aug 2018 21:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2087Each year, the AMTA Board of Directors honors two deserving individuals with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2018 recipients are Dr. Michelle Hairston and Dr. Andrea Farbman.Angie,ElkinsWed, 25 Jul 2018 20:52:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2086The AMTA President responds to two main areas of concern from members regarding the decision by the Board of Directors to not move forward with the MLE recommendation at this time.Angie,ElkinsWed, 25 Jul 2018 01:32:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2084Thank you to members and music therapists for your comments and thoughts. Please stay turned for more information; the Board has read and considered each and every communication that has been received through multiple venues and is preparing a document that answers specific questions and concerns.Angie,ElkinsTue, 17 Jul 2018 20:15:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2067Highlights from the AMTA Board of Directors 2018 Mid-Year meeting, June 22-24. Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Jul 2018 19:14:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2083After exhaustive examination by the Master’s Level Entry (MLE) Subcommittee of the Board of Directors, significant community feedback, and intense deliberation by the AMTA Board of Directors, the Board cited inconclusive direction and fiduciary concern as the primary reasons to not support the Subco [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 12 Jul 2018 20:12:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, speakers Dr. Annie Heiderscheit, Dr. Nancy Jackson, and Dr. Kathy Murphy review the steps necessary for creating a preliminary plan for a clinical research study. In this overview of an interactive session presented at the 2017 AMTA conference, the AMTA-Pro podcast speakers [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 03 Jul 2018 19:41:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2059AMTA encourages members to engage in advocacy.Angie,ElkinsTue, 26 Jun 2018 01:16:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2053Congratulations to AMTA member and board certified music therapist, David W. Otto for being named as National Program Director, Recreation Therapy Service for the Veterans Health Administration Office of Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services.Angie,ElkinsWed, 20 Jun 2018 23:42:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Individuals and families in limited-resource communities face real challenges not only in finances but also in opportunities. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, two of our music therapy colleagues, Elizabeth K Schwartz and Dr.Varvara Pasiali, discuss these complex challenges and ways in which music therapist [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 11 Jun 2018 19:27:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/The speakers in this AMTA-Pro podcast describe three active music therapy programs providing unique opportunities for inclusion and meaningful community engagement for individuals with special needs. Angie,ElkinsSat, 12 May 2018 01:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2026As music therapy professionals, it's important to be prepared for natural disasters specific to our region.Angie,ElkinsThu, 10 May 2018 00:34:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2021A new Advance Music Planning playlist questionnaire has been accepted by the Wisconsin Medical Society's (WMS) Honoring Choices Wisconsin (HCW) program for use by Advance Care Planning facilitators in drawing up Advance Directives (AD). Its purpose is to allow individuals to state song preferences p [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 03 May 2018 23:51:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2018Music Therapist Judith Pinkerton, MA, MT-BC, is Honored as the First Recipient of the Aflac and Academy of Country Music Lifting Lives Award.Angie,ElkinsMon, 16 Apr 2018 23:55:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Recently, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Supreme Court case, Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District emerged as landmark events significantly impacting special education services. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Alice-Ann Darrow, Judith Jellison, Mary Adamek overview the recent legislat [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Apr 2018 23:38:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=2009“The Cheater's Guide to Beating Alzheimer’s: New Research and Prevention Breakthroughs,” by Mary Spencer Scott in PARADE magazine (April 8, 2018), highlights the benefits of music as a promising approach to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, especially music-making that requires participation, such a [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 09 Apr 2018 20:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1997AMTA participated with colleagues in a research workshop on "Music & the Brain" in early 2017 hosted by the National Institutes of Health. A brief summary of the proceedings is now available and published in the journal, Neuron. AMTA extends its gratitude to our esteemed colleagues who contributed t [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 27 Mar 2018 01:34:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/As the nature of research moves toward online resources & methods, music therapists must take time to explore the ethics of online research. Nicki Cohen, a member of the AMTA Research Committee, shares insights & considerations related to ethics & music therapy research. Nicki discusses basic ethica [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 26 Mar 2018 20:13:00 GMThttps://majoringinmusic.com/music-therapy-addresses-trauma/Majoring in Music website highlights "how music therapy addresses trauma" for students interested in music therapy as a career in a new article: "Music Therapy Addresses Trauma – Careers That Change Lives." Angie,ElkinsThu, 15 Mar 2018 00:08:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1981AMTA is excited to present the updated, third edition of Music in Special Education. Special thanks to editors, Drs. Mary Adamek and Alice-Ann Darrow.​Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Mar 2018 21:01:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1978The process of the AMTA Executive Director Search is underway. Raffa, Inc. has been secured as our search firm, with Karen Schuler as contact. She will work directly with Past President Jennifer Geiger, Chair of the Search Committee. Members of the Search Committee include: Amber Weldon-Stephens, De [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 10 Mar 2018 01:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music Therapy Perspectives is moving forward at a dizzying pace. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, MTP’s incoming Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Laura Beer along with Associate Editors Dr. Jennifer Jones and Dr. Noah Potvin discuss AMTA’s partnership with Oxford University Press, highlighting a variety of avenues for [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Feb 2018 22:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/careers/mle_considerations/The final report of the MLE Subcommittee is now available. AMTA members are encouraged to read these documents. Regional conferences in 2018 will have opportunities for questions in person. The full report is contained in parts I, II, III and IV with a Report Overview.Angie,ElkinsSat, 10 Feb 2018 02:13:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amta_social_media_advisory/A social media advisory statement was endorsed by the American Music Therapy Association. The document offers suggested guidance and expectations for music therapy professionals, interns, and students on the use of social media. Example case scenarios are provided with references and helpful resourc [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 27 Jan 2018 02:10:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1943After three decades serving the American Music Therapy Association, Inc., Executive Director Andrea Farbman announces her retirement, effective December 31, 2018. Angie,ElkinsSat, 20 Jan 2018 00:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1942“Music Got Me Here” premiered at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on January 10, 2018, to a packed crowd of medical personnel, music therapists, educators, administrators, and friends. Based on the resounding applause and standing ovations, the film touched audience members and pro [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 16 Jan 2018 21:47:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1938Watch the highlights reel from the 2017 AMTA Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri as well as speeches from our Lifetime Achievement Awardees, Linda Bosse and Deforia Lane.Angie,ElkinsTue, 09 Jan 2018 00:17:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Mindfulness has become a popular trend in business, education, and health care but is often misunderstood. Anne Parker looks at mindfulness from various perspectives to understand how it can positively impact our practice as music therapists. Anne was the featured speaker at the Carol Bitcon Memoria [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 05 Jan 2018 01:09:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1935The AMTA Government Relations and CBMT Regulatory Affairs team invite you to participate in the 2018 Social Media Advocacy month! Find and share your advocacy song, and be sure to follow the #mtadvocacy hashtag throughout the month. We look forward to learning about YOUR music therapy advocacy song. [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 04 Jan 2018 00:40:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1927First AMTA Electronic Election Results: Congratulations to the 2018-2019 AMTA President Elect Deborah Benkovitz Williams, MSW, LSW, MT-BC and Vice President Elect Wendy S. Woolsey, MA, MT-BC!Angie,ElkinsSat, 23 Dec 2017 03:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1910Over 1700 music therapy professionals and students, exhibitors, and guests, attended the 2017 AMTA Annual Conference in St. Louis, Missouri. AMTA Spokesperson and renowned Soprano, Renée Fleming greeted attendees via an inspiring video message in which she lauded the efforts of Board Certified Music [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 04 Dec 2017 21:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1902Robin Spielberg, American pianist, composer, and Artist Spokesperson for the AMTA, was in Oxford, OH, as an "artist in residence" for a week in late October, 2017. Robin spoke to Miami University students, senior citizens, and children at a local school, expressing her joy in music and praising the [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 01 Nov 2017 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1899AMTA is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Beer as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Music Therapy Perspectives (MTP). She will assume her duties as Editor-in-Chief when the next term begins on January 1, 2019. Angie,ElkinsWed, 01 Nov 2017 20:46:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1898Carolyn Kenny passed away on October 15, 2017. Carolyn had a tremendous impact on music therapists and others around the world through her writing, presentations, and in-person supervision and teaching. Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 Oct 2017 20:36:00 GMThttps://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&shopsearch=workforce&prd_key=22e983f6-1b45-48af-9237-f12d1204f4bfValuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2017 edition of this document is available free of charge for curre [...]Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.]]>Angie,ElkinsMon, 16 Oct 2017 20:07:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1931Please take a moment to learn more about the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2018-2019 term and note the new voting procedure in this year's election.Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Oct 2017 18:33:00 GMThttps://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/This AMTA-Pro podcast features Dr. Andrew Knight of Colorado State University and Dr. Meganne Masko of Indiana University-Purdue University along with Eric Johnson, MD of University of North Dakota, who have teamed up with other health care professionals in 3 different universities. These knowledgea [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 13 Oct 2017 17:59:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1887Tribute to music therapist and former president of the American Music Therapy Association from 2000-2001.Angie,ElkinsTue, 10 Oct 2017 00:45:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1877An NIH research grant was awarded to music therapist, Dr. Joke Bradt, and her team to investigate underlying mechanisms of music therapy to palliate pain in advanced cancer patients.Angie,ElkinsFri, 06 Oct 2017 20:39:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1906Please take a moment to learn more about the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2018-2019 term and note the new voting procedure in this year's election.Angie,ElkinsMon, 02 Oct 2017 21:52:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1876Music therapy was represented at both the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH) meetings this month.​Angie,ElkinsWed, 27 Sep 2017 00:30:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1907Please take a moment to learn more about the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2018-2019 term and note the new voting procedure in this year's election.Angie,ElkinsMon, 18 Sep 2017 21:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1859AMTA is honored to welcome renowned soprano, Renée Fleming, as newest artist spokesperson for AMTA & Music Therapy. Ms. Fleming not only captivates audiences, but is also passionate about the importance and potential of music for health and well-being, especially in the form of music therapy. AMTA w [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 05 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=3606The August, 2017 study published in JAMA by Bieleninik et al., regarding the effects of an improvisational approach to music therapy for young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the subject of considerable attention in the popular press and among the community of Board Certified Music T [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 29 Aug 2017 02:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1908Please take a moment to meet the candidates who are running for President Elect and Vice President Elect for the 2018-2019 term and note the new voting procedure in this year's election.Angie,ElkinsMon, 28 Aug 2017 20:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music therapy colleagues Dr. Alan Turry and Jacqueline Birnbaum sat down at the AMTA-Pro microphone to explore the history and practice of Nordoff-Robbins music therapy, and to share songs and stories illustrating the music-centered approach to therapy where elements of music, active listening, crea [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 18 Aug 2017 19:30:00 GMThttp://nhpco.blogspot.com/2017/08/all-other-ground-is-sinking-sand.html?m=1AMTA thanks Edo Banach, JD, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) President and CEO for sharing this moving commentary about his experience participating in a hospice music therapy session. AMTA appreciates partnering with CBMT and NHPCO, as we collaborate to increase awareness o [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 17 Aug 2017 19:39:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1826The AMTA Board of Directors met at the Maritime Institute outside of Baltimore, MD for approximately 23 hours during the 2017 Mid-Year meeting, from May 31 through June 5. Read on for meeting highlights.Angie,ElkinsTue, 11 Jul 2017 01:04:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1819On Thursday June 22, the United States Senate released a discussion draft of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA), which is their version of a healthcare reform bill.Rebecca,PreddieMon, 26 Jun 2017 04:10:00 GMThttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/06/19/meet-the-howard-u-student-who-won-a-scholarship-from-beyonce/?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.d5b77a3a5621Howard University student Maya Rogers is a recipient of the Formation Scholars award, a scholarship for women created by Beyoncé! Last year Maya, a successful musician with many film & commercial credits, visited the AMTA national office & spent time with Administrative Coordinator & music therapis [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 23 Jun 2017 22:03:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1816Each year, the AMTA Board of Directors honors two long-time members with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Board is delighted to announce the 2017 recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award: Linda Bosse and Dr. Deforia Lane.Angie,ElkinsFri, 23 Jun 2017 01:22:00 GMThttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/59395d83e4b094fa859f1635AMTA Past President Ronna Kaplan talks about her experience at the recent "Sound Health: Music & the Mind" event, held in partnership with AMTA, NIH, NEA, & the Kennedy Center in her latest Huffington Post column: "Imagine the present, with concert halls and theaters full of musicians, neuroscientis [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 09 Jun 2017 20:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1805"Sound Health: Music and the Mind" came to the stages of the Kennedy Center, June 2 and 3, 2017. June 3rd featured a series of workshops that included an interactive presentation curated by Dr. Sheri Robb titled "Breakthroughs in Music Therapy: Recovery, Resilience, and Quality of Life."Angie,ElkinsMon, 05 Jun 2017 21:22:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1777The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. held a two-day event, “Sound Health: Music and the Mind,” honoring the power of music and music therapy. Kicked off with a National Symphony Orchestra concert on June 2nd, June 3rd featured a full day of sessions with interactive [...]Angie,ElkinsSun, 04 Jun 2017 16:08:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1787This year, the National Memorial Day Concert honored Capt. Luis Avila, a military policeman severely injured after an IED explosion. During the performance segment, featuring acclaimed singer Renée Fleming, a special moment was dedicated to the importance of music therapy services for veterans. Cap [...]Angie,ElkinsSun, 04 Jun 2017 16:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Michael Silverman specializes in music therapy for adults with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, he talks about single-session music therapy for individuals dealing with complex problems with complicated solutions. Michael provides an overview of educational m [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 30 May 2017 22:44:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Abbby Dvorak, Lindsey Landeck, Marie Lesiak, and Deborah Spiegel have extensive clinical experience working with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and music therapy. DBT is an active treatment model building skills in four key areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interper [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 16 May 2017 22:39:00 GMThttp://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2017/05/14/the-regulations-that-do-workThe editorial by Dr. Daniel Levitin, noted neuroscientist & New York Times best-selling author, was published in The Daily Beast this weekend. Dr. Levitin responds to anti-regulation arguments regarding licensure of music therapists & other professionals. He also emphasizes & champions the scientifi [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 15 May 2017 22:12:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1736Congressional negotiators agreed on a Bipartisan Omnibus budget appropriations deal that avoided an approaching government shutdown. Rebecca,PreddieFri, 05 May 2017 02:06:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1712President Jennifer Geiger shares her regional presidential address given at each regional conference this spring. Couldn’t make it or missed it? Check it out here. Also take a peek at this year’s regional conference highlights and mark your calendars for regionals in 2018!Angie,ElkinsFri, 21 Apr 2017 20:14:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1692Mark your calendars for a major national event made possible by a partnership between the Kennedy Center, Renée Fleming and the National Institutes of Health, "Sound Health: Music and the Mind." A concert with the National Symphony Orchestra, renowned neuroscientists Daniel Levitin and Charles Limb [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 06 Apr 2017 21:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Sheri Robb and Amanda Henley discuss research and clinical practice implications of pilot study findings and details about the continuation of this study with research funded by a $1.4 million National Institutes of Nursing Research grant. This latest research project studies the effect of play inte [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 16 Mar 2017 22:08:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Florence Tyson was a trailblazing music therapist who began her work in the 1950s. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, three of Florence’s colleagues - Ken Aigen, Christopher Bandini, and Jeffrey Friedberg - share compelling stories about their work at the CARC, and about the significant impact of CARC and Fl [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 07 Mar 2017 22:18:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1656Research on the use of music therapy for post-operative pain management conducted by Kirsten Nelson, MA, MT-BC, Mary Adamek, PhD, MT-BC and Charmaine Kleiber, PhD, RN, FAAN is available in the latest edition of Pain Management Nursing. The American Music Therapy Association provided funding for this [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 22 Feb 2017 01:14:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1635Dozens of music therapy bloggers and podcasters successfully spread the word about music therapy advocacy through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube blogs, and podcasts. Their work contributes to a national project facilitated by AMTA and CBMT as part of the joint AMTA-CBMT State Recognition Oper [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 09 Feb 2017 00:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/"Personalized Music Listening and Music Therapy: Ready Access to Favorite Tunes." Learn about personalized music listening for people in care facilities and specifically about several Music & Memory programs facilitated by board certified music therapists. The e-course includes information about res [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 Jan 2017 01:10:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1630The American Music Therapy Association is excited to announce the launch of newly-created social media channels created to share advances in music therapy research and clinical practice. Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 Jan 2017 00:29:00 GMThttp://musictherapystaterecognition.blogspot.com/We are halfway through 2017's Social Media Music Therapy Advocacy month! We invite you to check out the advocacy zen these music therapy bloggers have shared this month. #mtadvocacyAngie,ElkinsThu, 19 Jan 2017 23:25:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/As of January 1, 2016, music therapy is a licensed profession in Oregon. Beginning in 2007, efforts of dozens of music therapists, working with the guidance of government relations experts from AMTA and CBMT, resulted in Oregon licensure in 2016. Podcast speakers talk about that process, and they ov [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 17 Jan 2017 23:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1615In July 2016, The National Institutes of Nursing Research awarded music therapist Dr. Sheri Robb and colleagues a $1.4 million grant to study the effect of play interventions, such as active music engagement and storybook programs, on health outcomes in young children ages 3 to 8 undergoing chemothe [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 12 Jan 2017 01:00:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1611Click to read highlights of the AMTA Board of Directors' annual meeting in Sandusky, Ohio.Angie,ElkinsMon, 19 Dec 2016 20:38:00 GMThttps://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx?site=amta2&prd_key=9ac7f816-a826-4eb0-ab9d-3156beccb5a1Valuable information about the music therapy profession can be found in AMTA's annually published "AMTA Member Survey and Workforce Analysis, A Descriptive Statistical Profile of the AMTA Membership and Music Therapy Community." The 2016 edition of this document is available free of charge for curre [...]Job Center>Resources and Links section. Also available for purchase by non-members (free to current members) in the AMTA online bookstore.]]>Angie,ElkinsSat, 17 Dec 2016 00:19:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1588AMTA is pleased to announce the expansion of the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) and Department of Defense’s military healing arts program into Creative Forces: NEA Healing Arts Network. Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Dec 2016 01:12:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1572Shop online this holiday season and throughout the year with Amazon Smile and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to the American Music Therapy Association. Click to find out how.Angie,ElkinsWed, 23 Nov 2016 23:53:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1569Moving Forward: Supporting Our Clients and Quality Music Therapy Services in Times of ChangeAngie,ElkinsTue, 22 Nov 2016 04:29:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1562The Wilson Trust Music Therapy Project, a project of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), is pleased to announce the awarding of a $56,875 matching grant to Swedish Medical Center Foundation for its music therapy initiative to increase music therapy services at the Swedish Cancer Institute [...]Barbara ,ElseTue, 18 Oct 2016 01:13:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/In this AMTA-Pro podcast, experienced music therapy clinician Ronna Kaplan discusses time‐tested and “family‐approved” areas of concentration in music therapy sessions that then translate and transfer to home. The case examples covers three areas of focus that arise daily for individual music therap [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 17 Oct 2016 23:55:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1530AMTA is pleased to announce the launch of the new AMTA E-course, "Medical Music Therapy: Building a Program" presented by Lori Gooding, PhD, MT-BC. Information presented in this e-course in conjunction with the research literature and available resources provides a solid platform necessary to develo [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 22 Sep 2016 22:10:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Emotion Regulation (ER) development occurs in early childhood. Music therapists encounter many clinical populations who experience barriers to healthy ER development for a variety of reasons. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Dr. Kimberly Sena Moore reports results from a mixed methods feasibility study exp [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 13 Sep 2016 00:58:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Based on their experience in successfully funding and expanding a pediatric hospital-based music therapy program through philanthropy, Dr. Annie HeiderscheIt and Jana Koppula are particularly aware of the importance of understanding the complex aspects of donor relationships in order to build and ma [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 25 Jul 2016 22:21:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1482The AMTA Board of Directors' mid-year meeting was very productive. Highlights included 1st person accounts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Senate Hearing on Aging; a journal report from Oxford University Press; an overall orientation; financial introduction, review of Fiscal Year 2016, appr [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 18 Jul 2016 22:18:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/The unique goals of court-committed adults are being addressed in interesting ways by the team of music therapist Alison Etter and art therapist Jaimie Peterson in a forensic psychiatric hospital. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, Etter and Peterson describe a number of creative collaborative interventions [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 12 Jul 2016 19:37:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1423AMTA and CBMT are excited to announce that, on May 27, 2016, Governor Malloy of Connecticut signed into law HB 5537. This legislation includes language stating that music therapy services can only be provided by those who hold the MT-BC credential. Angie,ElkinsFri, 03 Jun 2016 20:21:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1420Brigadier General Kathleen Cook convened an historic meeting on May 26, 2016, to explore the possibility of collaborations between the Air Force Bands and music therapy programs at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Langley Air Force Base, [...]Angie,ElkinsThu, 02 Jun 2016 20:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1419“The Same Sky Project,” was an “out of the box” keynote address for the two-day National Institutes of Health (NIH) summit, “Rehabilitation Research at NIH: Moving the Field Forward.” This production put music therapy on the radar of attendees and served as a catalyst for questions about research an [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 May 2016 20:18:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/The second podcast in this two-part "Music Therapy for Adults with IDD" AMTA-Pro series features an insightful conversation with experienced music therapy clinician, Ellen Rayfield. Ellen shares her observations about adults with IDD, describes the agency’s services and her music therapy program, an [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 24 May 2016 17:03:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/The growing need for music therapy services for adults with IDD (intellectual and developmental disabilities), including ASD (autism spectrum disorder), calls for more research, forums, and publications in our field. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, the first of a 2-part series, speakers Jennifer Jones, Ni [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 17 May 2016 22:49:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/assets/1/7/2016StateofAssocRegionConferences.pdfInterested in getting a progress report on AMTA that was presented by President Jennifer Geiger and her designees at each of the conferences? Click below for a sample of the Presidential Address. You can read along using the companion script found in the file after the PowerPoint slides. Angie,ElkinsTue, 10 May 2016 21:28:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1405The AMTA Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy was approved by the Assembly of Delegates on November 12, 2015, demonstrating the commitment AMTA and its programs have to nondiscrimination and the promotion of equal opportunity. Angie,ElkinsFri, 06 May 2016 22:52:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music therapy students and graduate teaching assistants from Drury University and University of Missouri-Kansas City gathered around the AMTA-Pro podcast microphone to describe their work with an intergenerational choir as a practicum experience. AMTA-pro is a benefit of membership in AMTA. Log in [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 03 May 2016 17:56:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1401The American Music Therapy Association welcomes three new Associate Editors to AMTA’s journals. Two newly created Associate Editor positions will focus on communications and dissemination of journal content, including outreach to both internal and external audiences for the many excellent articles p [...]Angie,ElkinsFri, 29 Apr 2016 20:05:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1398The American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists are excited to announce that, on April 26, 2016, Governor Fallin of Oklahoma signed into law HB 2820. This legislation creates a music therapy license under the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Angie,ElkinsWed, 27 Apr 2016 23:16:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1397The music therapy community lost a friend and advocate on April 25, 2016. Remo Belli was a long time supporter of the music therapy profession and he will be missed.Angie,ElkinsWed, 27 Apr 2016 20:35:00 GMThttp://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/op-ed-columns/4010177-american-music-therapy-association-und-please-reconsiderThe American Music Therapy Association respectfully urges University of North Dakota (UND) administrators to re-think their decision and to take pride in maintaining its excellent and well-established music therapy program at UND.Angie,ElkinsMon, 18 Apr 2016 20:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/careers/continuing_music_therapy_education/The Disaster Response for Music Therapists e-course provides an overview of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and the core elements of the PFA certification course adapted from the American Red Cross and the Medical Reserve Corps/US Homeland Security. Presented by: Barbara Else, MPA, LCAT, MT-BC, this e [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 16 Apr 2016 00:53:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1389Music therapy is featured in the April 2016 edition of NCCIH Clinical Digest, the monthly e-newsletter of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the federal focal point for medical research in the United States.Angie,ElkinsThu, 14 Apr 2016 23:16:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1384Music therapist Deforia Lane, PhD, MT-BC delivers a spell-binding and emotional TEDx talk about the power of music therapy entitled "Music Therapy & Medicine: A Dynamic Partnership"Angie,ElkinsTue, 05 Apr 2016 22:22:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Marcia Humpal, chair of AMTA’s Strategic Priority on Music Therapy and ASD, tells us about the wealth of resources related to music therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorder available on the AMTA website. Listen for an overview of fact sheets, research, annotated bibliographies, reports, toolkits, brochu [...]Angie,ElkinsWed, 30 Mar 2016 22:36:00 GMThttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/ronna-kaplan-ma/creativitytherapeutic-use_b_9549098.htmlAMTA Past President Ronna Kaplan discusses the meaning and significance of creativity and how it fits into the work of counselors, artists, and creative arts therapists in health, education, and social service settings in her latest Huffington Post column.Angie,ElkinsWed, 30 Mar 2016 19:50:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1374Music for Wellness, LLC led by music therapist Becky Watson won 3rd Place among over 47 other businesses competing in the February 10, 2016 D’Aniello Family Foundation Business Plan Competition for Veterans.Angie,ElkinsTue, 22 Mar 2016 00:22:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/members/amtapro_overview/Music is such a powerful tool in the therapeutic process, a tool that can be intertwined with basic counseling skills to make interpersonal connections while building rapport, empathy and respect. In this AMTA-Pro podcast, our music therapy colleague, Dr. Lori Gooding, discusses research, clinical e [...]Angie,ElkinsMon, 07 Mar 2016 23:27:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=1195On July 16, 2015, nearly 60 music therapists and half a dozen guests from partner-organizations gathered to discuss guidance for research in music therapy. This innovative and interesting research symposium, “IMPROVING ACCESS AND QUALITY: MUSIC THERAPY RESEARCH 2025,” included an array of topics des [...]Angie,ElkinsSat, 18 Jul 2015 22:21:00 GMThttp://blog.aarp.org/2013/03/15/amy-goyer-music-therapy-as-a-tool-for-caregiverAmy Goyer, author, consultant and AARP's Family Expert, is also a former practicing music therapist. She has particular expertise in multigenerational and grandparenting issues. She is a blogger and spokesperson for AARP. Amy has presented at many AMTA conferences in the past. She recently wrote ab [...]Angie,ElkinsTue, 19 Mar 2013 01:33:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/events/amta_2013_conference_voices_of_the_sea/Plan now for the 2013 AMTA Annual Conference with Conference Registration and Hotel Rates. Remember, the deadline to submit proposal submissions for the 2013 conference is March 31, 2013!Angie,ElkinsFri, 08 Mar 2013 23:09:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=520The AMTA Board of Directors, members and staff extend heartfelt concern for music therapists and their families and all others affected by Hurricane Sandy. Please know that AMTA and its Regions stand ready to assist you in the aftermath of the storm.Angie,ElkinsTue, 06 Nov 2012 22:02:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=410AMTA Vice-President Elect Lisa Gallagher will be a featured guest on” Audioanalgesia: Music that Soothes the Body & Soul” this Saturday June 9, 2012 - 9pm Eastern. The program originates from WBAL radio in Baltimore in association with the Johns Hopkins Medical Center. Hosted by Paul J. Christo, M [...]Rebecca,PreddieFri, 08 Jun 2012 00:24:00 GMThttp://majoringinmusic.com/music-majors-how-to-choose-a-music-therapy-program/The website, Majoring in Music.com discusses how to choose a music therapy program for those who are considering entering the music therapy profession.​Angie,ElkinsTue, 31 Jan 2012 23:59:00 GMThttp://www.musictherapy.org/news/article/?ArticleId=161Up to 5% of Amazon purchases can benefit AMTA's mission & programsAngie,ElkinsFri, 15 Apr 2011 01:11:00 GMT