What is Music Therapy?
Read what these experts have to say about Music Therapy. Read more
OCD Treatment with Music: Notes from “Case Studies in Music Therapy”
A Co-op’s Post: Taking a Closer Look at Music Therapy Written by Britney McNeilly, Northeastern Co-op Student at RMTS Recently I read an interesting study about a thirty-one year old man with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This condition caused him feelings of doubt, unrest, and panic, and resulted in emotional and social issues that affected his … Read more
The Power of Music
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
Summer Concerts for Families
CD Release! EP: Extended Play Album #1
The Big News is out! We have finally recorded our first CD! The official release took place on July 7th at the Melrose Public Library Kids Concert as a free gift for those who signed up for our summer Sprouting Melodies classes. This CD has some of our Sprouting Melodies Favorites– “Gather Round,” “Sit with … Read more
Family Caregivers Unite! Podcast
[Download the MP3] [itunes] Our Director, Meredith Pizzi was featured in a story with Laura Rutherford, the founder of Kate’s Voice. We are very excited to share the story with you here! This is from the Family Caregivers Unite! Website: Laura Rutherford and Meredith Pizzi are linked by music therapy. Laura is the mother of … Read more
Music Makers
Graduating from Sprouting Melodies is a proud moment for participants but when the party’s over, your 3 to 6 year old can get bored and lonely mighty fast without a follow-up program that is every bit as compelling as Sprouting Melodies while continuing to offer them new and exciting experiences. That’s why, after serious consideration, … Read more
Guitar 101 for Teens – Guitars for rent and purchase
Needham Community Education’s Summer Explorations Guitar 101 for Teens (Open to grades 6-9) Did you ever wonder what Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan have in common? They all learned guitar starting with one simple chord! Discover the enduring allure of the guitar and why it’s so hard to put down. Join us in … Read more
Rhythms to Live By: A Music Group for Parents
Free Yourself from Stress, Move into Wellness You’ve always known that making music was good for your children, now come experience it for yourself! Our new Rhythms to Live By group will free you by incorporating improvisation inspirational mantras healing rhythms affirming quotes drumming, instruments, voice freedom of expression Come, restore, revive. Rediscover you. Melt … Read more
