Disclaimer: This blog post is based on my experiences and opinions and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions regarding privacy and telehealth, please consult your lawyer. What do online classes look like? Would they work for me or my child? I’ve heard some scary things about Zoom. How do you make sure that online classes and sessions are safe? I use zoom for my preschool music classes because the school I work with was already using it for some services

Music therapy is, among other things, about interaction, reacting in the moment, and providing a humanistic response in the midst of medical treatment that can seem very impersonal. So, what happens when we can no longer see clients in person? It forces us as a profession to rethink the way we do things and get creative. In general, telehealth has not been widely accepted in music therapy. It has been argued that music therapy really needs to happen in person for it to be

Like a lot of professions, music therapy has definitely been affected by the current pandemic. It’s been frustrating, heartbreaking, and challenging to adapt. I’m currently not able to see my hospice patients. I have learned a lot about using zoom for my preschool classes. I’ll post more about the process of leading online classes soon. I’ve been able to practice what I preach for self-care. I’m getting better at meditation though it’s still hard for me. I’ve done lots o

I was listening to a performance of Handel’s Messiah this weekend, one that had been recorded several years and played in the place of the live concert would no longer happen. At the end of the iconic Hallelujah Chorus and the final piece of the oratorio there is a grand pause, a moment when the singing and the instruments stop completely. In a piece as well-known and beloved as the Messiah, this moment is one of joyful anticipation. Sometimes, however, hearing the music s