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Read on for tips and tricks, session ideas, song shares, advocacy videos, app reviews and more from our team of music therapists!
Spring Ahead with New Music Experiences
Today’s blog will highlight a variety of ways to keep the continuity of music while having limited instruments, whether in person or virtual. Please enjoy the various interventions and tips below: Musical Twister Turning classic games into musical experiences has been...
Amplifying Black Voices in Music Therapy and Music Education
In the past year, I've been learning and unlearning. It's been eye-opening, challenging, and most significant, humbling. While I feel less than confident in writing this post on a topic I feel ill equipped, I'm compelled to write to amplify some of the Black voices...
Self-Love Music Therapy Intervention
This virtual Valentine’s Day intervention is all about self-love and is appropriate for all ages and abilities.
Piggyback Songwriting & Internship Wrap-Up
The Groovy Garfoose Intern, Kara wraps up her internship with some gratitude, reflection and shares some winter themed piggyback songwritings.
New Year-Themed Music Therapy Interventions
Does it feel like every day is the official start of 2021? It does for us! Check out these new year interventions that address a broad range of goal areas, such as communication, emotional expression, and social skills.
2020 Year in Review
Thank you for supporting Groovy Garfoose in 2020. And thank you for allowing us to keep the music going this year!
Got Cabin Fever? Kick it with MUSIC MAKERS!
The COVID 19 Pandemic sure did throw us for a loop when it comes to engaging in live, group music making. However, as Miley Cyrus would say - “We can’t stop and we won’t stop!” Here at the Groovy Garfoose we have embraced live, VIRTUAL music making sessions, and it’s...
Relax. Reflect. Be Grateful.
In 2017, when I started my journey with the GG team, it taught me alot about the importance of self-care. Three years later, the importance of self-care, ESPECIALLY in 2020, couldn’t stand more true. As this year comes to an end, it’s been pertinent to focus on my own...
Thanksgiving Piggyback Songwriting
Check out these Thanksgiving parody songs to get in the holiday spirit. Use them in music therapy for self-expression and communication.
3-Minute Manifest Meditation
2020. What. A. Year. If you're like me, you're ready for some positivity. A fresh start. A healthy world. Normalcy. Of any kind, at this point. While I wish I had a crystal ball and could snap my fingers to heal the world, I cant. BUT...I CAN share how I've...
Navigating A Virtual Internship
Navigating a virtual internship can present some unique challenges. In this blog post, the Groovy Garfoose Intern, Kara shares a bit about her experience so far as well as some tips for adjusting to telehealth.
“Don’t Stop Believing” PiggyBack Songwriting
Change is a GOOD thing! As many of us try to incorporate some forms of normalcy back into our schedules, such as returning to work, school, and many other public places. It's important to remember "these simple rules" in this year of change, such as wearing a mask and...