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Five Session Planning Ideas Heading Into Spring
Spring Fever As a school-based music therapist, this time of year is challenging for many of us. Coming out of our own version of hibernation, many of us are feeling the itch of spring fever. This is especially true for those of us here in Northeast Ohio constantly...
Prop Spotlight: Ring Toss Game
If you know me, you know I love using props in my music therapy sessions. Different props can add elements of variety and novelty into sessions which support engagement and participation, so a good prop is a win-win for everyone. One of my personal favorite props to...
Self Love
As I enter my 19th year as a board certified music therapist I still get immense joy out of supporting, learning from and celebrating my clients. Holidays have always been a fun and easy way to ground my session plans in time. But lately, I've been trying to pick...
New Years Bingo Board
Happy New Year! Happy New Year from all of us at The Groovy Garfoose! What better time to implement new routines and habits into our work than the new year? Check out this New Year's Bingo Board for music therapists if you're looking for some ideas as you settle back...
Groovy Garfoose Wrapped
Cheers to the New Year Well, we've made it. Whatever this year has looked like for you personally, take some time to acknowledge and appreciate how far you've come. Take a deep breath, speak to yourself with some words of kindness, and know that we are rooting for...
Now Offering Music Lessons in Stow!
We are so excited to announce that we are expanding our Stow, Ohio clinic service menu to include music lessons as an option for ages 8 and up! We are pleased to offer individualized lessons on guitar, ukulele, piano, voice, percussion or a combination of instruments...
Rockin’ Readers
Calling children pre-k - 3rd grade of ALL abilities to join us for our first ever "Rockin' Readers" group on Saturday, November 4th @ 11AM at the Twinsburg Public Library! Come join Sarah Chappell, MT-BC and a Twinsburg Librarian for music, stories and sensory-rich...
Licensure Approved for Ohio Music Therapists
Music Therapy Licensure in Ohio May I see your license? The answer for Ohio Music Therapists will soon be “Yes!” On July 4, 2023, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed music therapy licensure into law after more than 15 years of advocacy from our state’s Association of...
A Quick Note from Diamond
A Quick Note Hello everyone! I hope all is well and life has shown you a little kindness in your days! I feel very grateful for my time at the Groovy Garfoose. Getting to know you and myself as well has been the highlight of this first half of the year! The growth of...
So You Need to Learn a Song in 15 Minutes
Pop Quiz Have you found yourself in any of these situations? A. “I should learn that new (artist of choice) song…” I say as I have to leave in 20 minutes.B. Text from a caregiver reads “client would LOVE to hear this new song from TikTok” for their session later that...
Racism and Ableism Walk Hand in Hand
Hello everyone! My name is Diamond, and I joined the Groovy Garfoose in February 2023 as a music therapy intern. I have plans to finish my internship and earn my MT-BC credential this summer. During my coursework at Cleveland State, I was placed at many different...
Bibliotherapy in Music Therapy: A Book Review
"What If" you take a minute to crack open a good book with Miss Sarah? You might just find a new tool to use with some of your clients! As a school-based music therapist, I love adding books into my individual and group sessions. Many children’s books are naturally...