What Does A Music Therapy Session Look Like?

All About Music Therapy is a mini-series in which The Groovy Garfoose Music Therapy Services explains the ins and outs of music therapy. In their fifth and final episode of the series, “What Does Music Therapy Look Like?,” they show real live examples* of what a...

ICE ICE BABY: Winter Music Therapy Interventions

If you’re like me, the “Love songs” for Valentine’s Day sessions are a-plenty. However, after the holiday season, I’m always at a loss for how to continue incorporating “Winter” songs into sessions that are fresh, motivating and addressing my client’s goals. “Let it...
The Groovy Garfoose’s Favorite Moments of 2017

The Groovy Garfoose’s Favorite Moments of 2017

As we reflect on this past year, we wanted to share with you all some of our favorite music therapy moments of 2017: Bri:       To some people, “5 golden rolls” are a fantastic addition to the dinner table, but to me, it’s my favorite Music Therapy...
Holiday Music Therapy Piggyback Songs

Holiday Music Therapy Piggyback Songs

Happy Holidays from the Groovy Garfoose! Ellen is sharing some of her favorite holiday piggyback songs to add variety to group or individual sessions!   Goal: Motor movement Directions: Fill in blanks with motor movements appropriate for your group or individual...
The Groovy Garfoose’s Favorite Moments of 2017

Thanksgiving Music Therapy Sessions

HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR SESSION There two ways in which I structure structure a music therapy session around a Thanksgiving theme. One way is to find all songs that mention thankfulness, turkeys, fall weather, etc. Plan your session around these songs based on your...
The Groovy Garfoose’s Favorite Moments of 2017

Adapted Music & Dance Class UPDATE

We did it! Our first adapted music & dance class, “MOVE & GROOVE,” was a success. Over the course of 7 weeks, 6 teens of all abilities came together to make move & groove culminating in a final performance “Dancing through the Decades” for...