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Under the Sea Update #1
Let me first start off with a BIG thank you to all of you who have financially supported the Under the Sea camp thus far! I'm happy to report that we are well on our way toward meeting our goal of $2,000 by March 31, 2012 to help defer the cost of promotions,...
My Latest Project: “Under The Sea” Camp
Happy sunny Sunday everyone! Today, I'm very excited to tell you about a new project that I have been collaborating on for the Summer of 2012 called the "Under the Sea" camp for teens and adults with special needs. Amanda, a fellow music therapist, Kellie, a special...
Music Therapy Advocacy 2012
This month I'm excited to participate in my organization's social media advocacy push for music therapy. Both the American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have been collaborating for years on a music therapy state...
2012: No Fortunes Needed
A few days ago I was catching up with a friend over lunch at PF Chang's. As usual, the food was delicious. Lettuce wraps WILL be in heaven, by the way. After we finished eating and visiting, we paid and received our parting fortune cookies. My friend cracked hers...
One More App For 2011: SingFit
I'm so excited to share today's blogpost with you! A few weeks back I was contacted by Rachel Tubman of Musical Health Technologies. Rachel had read my "12 Apps of Christmas" series and asked if I would consider reviewing one more app...one that she and her brother...
2011: The Year Of My B.L.O.G.
In August 2011 I set out to start a blog. With the help of my in-house guru, support from the Online Zen community (I heart you Kat Fulton), and a very special logo, I shared my first blog post on September 1, 2011! Since then, it's been oodles of grooooovy fun...
Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
This year my whole family participated in recording a Christmas inspired CD for the grandparents. My husband's favorite track is below. Here's hoping YOUR Christmas and New Year's is both merry and bright, From all of us at the...
“12 Apps of Christmas: 12th Day”
The 12th app recommendation is here! Before I reveal it to you, let's take a quick look back at how we got here over the last 11 days...no singing necessary. =) Here we go: First Day - the best resource for special needs apps. Second Day- the BeatBox Pad app. Third...
“12 Apps of Christmas: 11th Day”
♫On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, iCloud.♫ iCloud Cost: FREE up to 5GB Read the Reviews: wired.com's review of iCloud Description: iCloud is a MUST if you have an iPad and here's why. iCloud is a free service provided by apple to...
“12 Apps of Christmas: 10th Day”
♫On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Guitar Tuner app.♫ Guitar Tuner Cost: FREE! Read the Reviews: iTunes customer reviews and ratings Description: There are quite a few guitar tuner apps available, but I have found this particular tuner to be...
“12 Apps of Christmas: 9th Day”
♫On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, MusicNotes.♫ MusicNotes Cost: FREE! Read the Reviews: iTunes customer reviews and ratings Description: Even though I mentioned this app in my "There's An App For That" series already, this app deserves a more...
“12 Apps of Christmas: 8th Day”
♫On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me, the Beatwave app.♫ Beatwave Cost: FREE! Read the Reviews: iTunes customer reviews and ratings Description: Okay, I know, this is a game, but hear me out. it is a really fun and creative music game with endless...