Welcome to Our Blog
Read on for tips and tricks, session ideas, song shares, advocacy videos, app reviews and more from our team of music therapists!
Under the Sea Camp – Day 1
Camp has officially started and our first day was a huge success! Take a peak: 😉 We started the day with a group picture in our awesome t-shirts! Next, we learned our theme song, "Under the Ocean" complete with fishy visuals! In dance, campers made waves surfin'...
Under the Sea Camp is Almost Here!
Camp is officially one week from today and we are so excited to greet our campers next Tuesday that we are busting at the seams! Over the past few weeks we have been busy putting the final touches on every last detail... Thank you to James for designing our AWESOME...
A Song For June
Over the course of the next 12 months I am going to share an original song for piano that corresponds to the current month. Each composition will include nature sounds that will enhance the piece and reflect the season (thank you handy, dandy iPad!). My goal for...
Groovy Guest Post: Health Rhythms
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
A Song for May
Helloooo! It has been a busy few weeks here at the Groovy Garfoose with Under The Sea Camp preparations well under way and a few special projects in the mix (more on that SOON). =) In the meantime, I'm so excited to tell you about a new blog series that I am...
Thank YOU, Jason Mraz!
LOVE is a powerful word. It's something that should be given freely. It's why I do what I do. It's the title of Jason Mraz's new album. One of my favorite tracks on the album is, "Living In The Moment". I have so much LOVE for this track I have been using it...
Groovy Guest Post: Angels
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...
Autism Acceptance: Story #2
Meet "A". He's a fun, energetic, smart, music obsessed teen who just so happens to have Autism. Whether playing keyboard, creating medley's of his favorite songs on keyboard and Q-chord or grooving to the "Silly Silly, Willy Willy, Silly Song" (more on that in...
Autism Acceptance: Story #1
Some of the coolest people I know have Autism. Even cooler, their parents. As a therapist I can honestly say that I have learned more about compassion, patience, understanding and how to be just plain awesome from my clients and their families. Case in point, the...
April is Autism Awareness Month!
The Groovy Garfoose is a proud supporter of Autism Awareness month. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting some AMAZING kids and families that wouldn't change a thing about their family, including their son or daughter with Autism. Our hope is that through...
MAR Conference Recap
When the opportunity presented itself for me to get to spend time with my bestie (I heart you Amanda Burchfiel!) and present my blog series "There's An App For That" at the Mid-Atlantic Region's Music Therapy Conference I jumped at the opportunity. With hubby and...
Groovy Guest Post: An Ideal Mentor
Today and on the 25th of every month of 2012 I have invited 12 of the most influential people in my life to share a blog post with you! Each has influenced me both professionally and personally. My hope is that the knowledge, kindness, creativity, and compassion they...