Music Therapy for Lil’ Ms. C.
Have you ever have one of 'those songs that get stuck, playing over and over in your head." Well, I have had a song stuck to my head since shadowing Jennifer Miller on Thursday
All Children Love Music!
James E. Riley, MM, MT-BC “Hello, hello! I see you there in the green shirt, the green shirt, won’t you please tell us your name?” A child looks down to check before opening her eyes
James C. Riley, MM, MT-BC
I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), with a Master’s degree and additional NICU-MT training who engages in field research and leading local, regional, and national presentations. I am also an active member of the Florida
Must See Documentary – Alive Inside
ALIVE INSIDE is a joyous cinematic exploration of music’s capacity to reawaken our souls and uncover the deepest parts of our humanity. Filmmaker Michael Rossato-Bennett chronicles the astonishing experiences of individuals around the country who have
Tis the Season…
During this holiday season, as we approach the end of yet another year, we pause to reflect on what you have accomplished through Music Sweet Music (MSM) in 2014. You, through your generosity and thoughtfulness,
Music Therapy Improves Behavior in Children with Autism
Weekly music therapy sessions can have a positive effect on behavior in children with autism, reports a paper in Pertanika Journal. In a study of 41 children, improvements were seen particularly in inattentive behaviors over
Music Therapy Reduces Depression in Children and Adolescents
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have discovered that music therapy reduces depression in children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional problems according to a new study released by Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland. In the largest
Music…Sweet Music donates guitar to school in Haiti
MSM music therapist Jennifer Miller recently returned from a trip to Haiti where she performed her "music as medicine" magic and presented a guitar on behalf of Music Sweet Music to Walmy and Makesnel Ulysse of
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