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Jul 02, 2013 03:14 PM
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Jun 25, 2013 11:40 PM
E. Thayer Gaston Award (Student) --- Anne Emery Kyllo Award (Professional) --- Florence Tyson Grant for Psychotherapy (Professional) --- Visit www.musictherapy.org/careers/scholars for details!
 
AMTA-proStack
Jun 21, 2013 02:17 PM
A benefit of current membership in AMTA, Rebecca Vaudreuil, MT-BC gives an overview of the role of music therapy and the structure of services provided to all branches of the military in inpatient programs as well as in Wounded Warrior Battalion transition and community reintegration programs in this latest AMTA-pro podcast.
 
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Jun 11, 2013 07:11 PM
Online registration for AMTA's Annual Conference "Voices of the Sea: Music Therapy @ Florida" in Jacksonville, Florida is now open. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate all things music therapy! The Opening Session starts November 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm. Click the Attend a Conference button for more information.
 
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May 28, 2013 03:00 PM
AMTA's Member Appreciation Sale includes 50% off all AMTA publications in the online store now through June 30, 2013!
 
Music Therapy Matters Masthead
Apr 30, 2013 10:38 AM
Music Therapy Matters, Volume 16, No 1 is now available for current AMTA members at www.musictherapy.org.
 
Apr 25, 2013 04:44 PM
"American Idol" finalists visit Children's Hospital Los Angeles and experience a music therapy program offered within the hospital's Newborn and Infant Critical Care Unit.
 
Apr 15, 2013 04:40 PM
“Researchers concluded that live music, played or sung, helped to slow infants' heartbeats, calm their breathing, improve sucking behaviors important for feeding, aid sleep & promote states of quiet alertness. Doctors & researchers say that by reducing stress & stabilizing vital signs, music can allow infants to devote more energy to normal development...” “Some neonatologists say babies receiving music therapy leave hospitals sooner, which can aid development & family bonding & save money.”
 
Apr 03, 2013 03:30 PM
Music therapists Ashley Taylor, Lisa Gallagher, Megan Peterson, Carolyn Bowes, Heather Lantry, Faith Halverson-Ramos, & JoAnn Jordan gathered around the AMTA-Pro microphone. What do these colleagues have in common? All have experienced cancer from different viewpoints. In this podcast, available to current AMTA members, they talk briefly about challenges related to their cancer & share thoughtful insights & suggestions for music therapists working with people diagnosed with cancer.
 
Apr 02, 2013 02:32 PM
Music Therapist and AMTA member, Dr. Michael Viega was a panelist on a Huffington Post Live webcast exploring "Your Brain on Art." The panel discussed research studying brain activity of free style rappers and the possible implications for creativity. Thanks to Michael for plugging music therapy!
 
Mar 26, 2013 06:36 PM
Now is the time to submit and share your expertise with the music therapy community for "Voices of the Sea: Music Therapy @ Florida” - Jacksonville , Florida - November 20 – 24. Make sure to submit your CMTE or Concurrent Session Proposal by the deadline: Friday, March 29, 2013.
 
Mar 25, 2013 03:32 PM
New procedure to submit Research Abstract Submissions for the 2013 AMTA National Conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Deadline for submissions is June 7, 2013. Make your plans now!
 
Mar 18, 2013 07:17 PM
Amy Goyer, author, consultant and AARP's Family Expert, is also a former practicing music therapist. She has particular expertise in multigenerational and grandparenting issues. She is a blogger and spokesperson for AARP. Amy has presented at many AMTA conferences in the past. Join Amy for an online webchat on Tuesday, March 19 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET (copy/link below into browser) - http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-10-2012/live-online-caregiving-chat.html ​
 
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Mar 14, 2013 05:51 PM
Available to current AMTA members, music therapists Megumi Azekawa, Jeanne Quam, and Steve Quam experience Parkinson’s from three vastly different perspectives. Megumi is involved in the clinical and music therapy research aspect; Steve lives inside Parkinson’s after being diagnosed with the condition; and Jeanne experiences Parkinson’s from the perspective of spouse and care partner. All three music therapists share insights, experiences, and wisdom of great value to their colleagues.
 
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Mar 14, 2013 03:04 PM
James Markert’s new novel, A White Wind Blew, describes a dedicated physician battling the 1920s Tuberculosis epidemic without today’s antibiotics. Dr. Wolfgang Pike’s passion for music drives him to play his violin and create a patient orchestra to battle TB, the irrepressible enemy. Markert’s sister-in-law is a music therapist and an AMTA member.
 
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