A little tongue in cheek but here goes! More drums A bigger-on-the-inside storage cabinet for said drums and the rest of my supplies A carbon fiber harps for those outdoor wedding with not so picture perfect weather Did I mention drums? A cartload of ukuleles More love and compassion in the world For caregivers to have the resources they need, when they need it Fewer barriers—to healthcare, to accessible and affordable housing, to participating in school and activities with p

I use a variety of both instrumental and pre-recorded music in my practice. However, some of my favorite moments as a music therapist didn’t involve music. I had a conversation with a woman who just wanted to visit. She was no longer able to speak but still needed human interaction. I also met with a man in short-term inpatient rehab. He had no interest in listening to me sing but a conversation about the woodworking of my instrument led to him telling me his fears about