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The Songstream Project Represents in Utah with Reid Moriarty
Coast Music Therapy team member Talia Morales, who is also a co-founder of The Songstream Project recently traveled to Utah with local San Diego musician and songwriter, Reid Moriarty and his extraordinary mom and author of Autism Unplugged, Andrea Moriarty. Andrea wrote this blog to share the empowering and inspiring …
Student Composer Gives the Gift of Music Therapy
We are so proud of our longtime student Luke DeRoche for a recent donation he made to help a child in need benefit from music therapy.
The SongStream Project Voices of Autism Podcast
Listen to the music and stories from the hearts of families affected by autism in the Voices of Autism show. In partnership with Coast Music Therapy, The SongStream Project nonprofit recorded interview and songs from four incredible individuals with autism and their families.
Autism Music Therapy Activities
An autism music therapy infographic with five simple ways to use music at home or school. Music is a great strength for so many children with autism! This full color illustrated tips page with autism music therapy activities can be printed or shared with teachers, speech therapists, music therapists, parents, …
Cause for Applause Award Goes to Music Therapist Amy Kalas
Coast Music Therapy’s inaugural “Cause for Applause” award was created to recognize a changemaker, innovator, or pioneer helping support music therapy. Amy Kalas, MM, MT-BC, board certified music therapist and director of Wholesome Harmonies, LLC is paving the way for new research in the area of music therapy and autism, …
Autism Video Teaching Series with Miss Veronica
Tuned in to Learning launches a free music and movement video series to teach the concept of emotions. Learn with Miss Veronica what emotions are all about! Each of these visually compelling and entertaining two-minute video lessons target a different emotion and demonstrate each emotion verbally, through facial expression, body …
Special Needs Handbell Adaptation
Amy Andrews, MT-BC, board certified music therapist shares a special needs handbell adaptation inspired by one of her students with autism. I found inspiration for adapting handbells from one of my 8 year-old students on the autism spectrum. This student is highly musical and his understanding of music theory is outstanding. I presented …
