Special Needs Group Music Therapy in Public Schools
Yes there is still snow on the ground and maybe more to come. But Jammin’ Jenn Music Therapy is already beginning to plan our ESY (Extended School Year) as well as our 2018-2019 school year schedules with our existing and new school clients! SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP MUSIC THERAPY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS! MORE OFTEN THEN NOT, […]
Music Therapy Benefiting Children around the World!
“Music therapy can be beneficial to children with autism. The greatest challenge is to build trust in the relationship between the therapist and the child,” Kendra Gandharba, a clinical music therapist told Xinhua Wednesday as Nepal joined the world in observing Autism Awareness Day. Read the Full Article Here
Cherry Hill Conference for Professionals and Parents of Children with Special Needs
Jammin’ Jenn is honored to inform you of a terrific event on March 8th in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. We currently conduct music therapy in the surrounding area and have recently been in contact with Jill Kail, the Ombudsman for Disabled Citizens of Cherry Hill, the sponsor of this event. We are sure this gathering […]
A terrific article differentiating music education and music therapy.
Why Music Therapy Versus Music Education? What is the difference? A traditional music educator teaches attainment of musical knowledge and skills with an emphasis on developing performance abilities. Standard curriculum tends to be the focus. In most cases, music education teachers do not have sufficient experience or training in educating special needs children. According to […]NYTimes: Music and It’s Positive Effects on Humans.
A fascinating New York Times article about music and it’s positive effects on humans.
…but something was missing…
I grew up singing the songs from Annie, A Chorus Line and Barbara Streisand, etc. That was my love, my passion. People always ask me what made me leave performing to do Music Therapy. My answer is that I just knew that my talent was not meant for the stage 8 shows a week. It […]
