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The 5 Ws of Music Therapy
As a music therapist, I frequently get asked questions about my work. People are genuinely excited to learn more about such...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Feb 1, 20195 min read
Music for Self Care: 10 ways to reduce stress
You know how important self care is. But sometimes, it’s just another thing on your already overflowing to-do-list. Today we’re sharing...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Jan 4, 20195 min read
Drumming and Drum Circles
When you hear the phrase “drum circle,” what comes to mind? A group of 20-somethings with dreadlocks and sandals sitting on the beach?...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Dec 18, 20185 min read
Music in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits
Somewhere right now, a mother is singing to her newborn daughter. A little boy is humming softly to himself as he plays with his toys. A...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Oct 15, 20186 min read
Connecting with Seniors though Music
When I ask Mary what she had for dinner last night, she rarely can recall. She gets frustrated when the name of her youngest grandchild...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Sep 13, 20183 min read
Songwriting with Kids
At what age can a child write a song? With the right structure and support, children of any age can experience the excitement and...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Jul 27, 20184 min read
Music in Early Childhood: Physical and Cognitive Benefits
Early childhood is a time of wonder, exploration, and growth. The first few years of life have a tremendous and lasting impact on...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Jun 27, 20186 min read
So You Want to be a Music Therapist
I still remember the first time I heard the phrase "music therapy." I was at my town library, trying to figure out a topic for the...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
May 23, 20183 min read
Celebrating Autism Awareness & Acceptance
Twice a month, I travel over an hour and a half to provide music therapy services at a preschool for children with autism spectrum...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Apr 27, 20184 min read
Music Therapy 101
You've heard the phrase "music therapy" before. You watched the sweet Facebook video of a girl singing to her brother with Down...
Carla Tanguay, MA, MT-BC
Mar 28, 20184 min read
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