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March 11, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at March 11, 2013
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For the past two years, I have had the privilege of meeting some of my Minnesota legislators with groups of my music therapy colleagues at Day […]
March 5, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at March 5, 2013
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Image Credit I was having coffee with a friend of mine last weekend who is a candidate in the Master’s of Social Work program at the […]
March 1, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at March 1, 2013
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Image Credit If you’ve followed the blog for any time, you will know that both Lyndie and I have an abounding love for the Laurie Berkner […]
February 28, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at February 28, 2013
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Are you on pinterest? I just started pinning a couple of months ago and it has been a great way for me to keep music therapy […]
February 25, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at February 25, 2013
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I love “If You’re Happy and You Know It” just as much as anyone else, but sometimes you need some variety in songs about emotions! Today’s Monday […]
February 22, 2013
Published by Andrea Gaitan at February 22, 2013
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Dear music therapists, music educators, music therapy students, & caregivers of children, Have you met my friend, “The Animal Boogie”? If you haven’t had the opportunity […]