New Sprouting Melodies Logo!
Check out our new and improved Sprouting Melodies logo! You will be seeing this more and more around town in future months. Roman Music Therapy Services is growing, and we thought it would be appropriate for our graphic designs to be updated as well. Please feel free to email us with your comments and feedback … Read more
The Effects of Music on Brain Development
From early beginnings in the womb until the late stages of adulthood, music plays an important role in human growth, development, and sustainment. Music— to be defined here as organized sound— is an essential component of most cultures, coloring the world through melodies, harmonies, rhythm, and lyrics. Humans use music as a form of emotional … Read more
Notes on My First Music Therapy Session
A Co-op’s Post: Taking a Closer Look at Music Therapy Written by Britney McNeilly, Northeastern Co-op Student at RMTS Today I had the pleasure of witnessing my first music therapy session. Though I have read numerous books and studied cases in which music is used as a therapeutic tool, I have never actually been present … Read more
Melrose Public Library in 2011
Through the generosity of the Friends of the Melrose Public Library and the support of the Board of Trustees, The Melrose Public Library will continue to offer Rockin’ Babies and Boppin’ Toddlers in 2011! The schedule has changed, so please note the new dates on your calendar. Rockin’ Babies for babies 0-9 months old is … Read more
“Your baby is not bored! Your baby is totally confused!”
By: Meredith Pizzi, MT-BC I said it again this month at the Melrose Public Library program during a music therapy session. I love looking out at all the babies and toddlers who came unsuspectingly. I begin to play my guitar and they just stare at me. It is partially a look of panic, “Who are … Read more
One on One: A Music Therapy Duet
Is Individual Music Therapy right for you? By: Meredith Roman Pizzi, MT-BC Here’s a fireside chat with Meredith about individual music therapy sessions. 1. What does individual music therapy look like? Meredith: In a typical individual music therapy session, the music therapist and client will engage in a variety of musical experiences including: singing playing … Read more
Announcing New Birthday Party Packages!
Roman Music Therapy Services is announcing that we have teamed up with Papa Gino’s to offer a brand new option for Birthday Parties for children. Here’s a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday in developmentally and age appropriate ways in which the kids and grown ups all have a blast! Forget those crazy places … Read more
“No Momma. No Dadda. No Sing.”
By: Meredith Pizzi, MT-BC Does this sound familiar? “Don’t sing, mama, me sing.” Or maybe it’s not quite so verbal. Maybe your child stares you down until you stop singing. Or maybe they walk over and hold their hand over your mouth. Or maybe they scream and cover their ears until you stop singing. So … Read more
Why I Love Making Music with Children
How could you not love making music with children? I love providing music therapy programs for little ones at public libraries and in our Sprouting Melodies classes. And I love making music with older children in afterschool groups. But honestly, the best part is knowing that Moms, Dads and other caregivers can bring those songs … Read more
Basket and a Blanket Concert
The Melrose Public Library Concert is fast approaching! If you haven’t already put it on your calendar, be sure to write it down now! Melrose Public Library 69 West Emerson St., Melrose, MA Thursday, August 19th at 6:00pm Come early with your picnic blanket and dinner. Enjoy your meal and then let’s make some music … Read more
