Chickadee Music Services

🎵 Music Therapy Moment 🎵

One of the sweetest moments this week involved a baby...

Well... a baby doll. 😊

A resident was gently rocking their doll and telling me they were trying to get him to sleep.

So I asked,

"Would it help if we sang him a lullaby?"

Before long, three residents were gathered together singing familiar songs, smiling, clapping, and enjoying the moment together trying to get this "baby" to sleep!

It's funny how music has a way of meeting people exactly where they are.

Sometimes that means singing a favourite country song.

Sometimes it means helping a baby doll fall asleep.

And honestly... that's what I love most about music therapy.

It brings people together, creates moments of connection, and helps each person work toward their own goals through music.
❤️

🎵 Monday Music Therapy Moment 🎵

This week, someone shared a childhood song that their mother used to sing.

So, of course... we sang it together.

As the song ended, they smiled and quietly said, "That reminds me of my mom."

For the next little while, we sat together talking about childhood memories, family traditions, and the songs that have stayed with them all these years.

That's one of the things I love about music.

A simple melody can unlock stories that haven't been shared in years.

Those moments remind me that music therapy isn't just about singing songs.

Sometimes it's about helping someone reconnect with a piece of themselves.

❤️

Shared with details changed to protect privacy.

Interested in learning more about where music therapists work? Read the article to learn more about what a career in Music Therapy looks like.

https://www.belmont.edu/stories/articles/2026/where-do-music-therapists-work.html

Are you/have you been in this position, too?

🎵Monday Music Therapy Moment 🎵

One of my clients surprised me recently.

When I first asked if they'd like some music, the answer was...

"No."

I tried a different conversation.

"No."

I smiled and said, "Okay, maybe another time."

As I stood up to leave...

"Play me something!"

😂

So I sat back down.

By the end of the session they were humming along, smiling, and enjoying every song.

Sometimes people don't need convincing.

Sometimes they just need the opportunity to choose when they're ready.

I love those little moments.❤️😅

🎵 Monday Music Therapy Moment 🎵

A resident once told me they "weren't musical."

By the end of our session, they were singing every word to a song they hadn't heard in decades.

Their face completely lit up as memories came flooding back, and before long, they were sharing stories from their younger years with everyone around them.

Music isn't just about making music.

Sometimes it's about finding pieces of ourselves that we thought we'd lost.

That's one of the reasons I love working with older adults. ❤️

September Music Therapy Bookings Are Now Open!

Did you know that Chickadee Music Services provides in-home music therapy for children, teens, adults, and seniors throughout Brantford and the surrounding communities?

Music therapy can support:
🎶 Communication
🎶 Emotional regulation
🎶 Social skills
🎶 Memory and cognition
🎶 Motor skills
🎶 Confidence and self expression

Whether your loved one is autistic, living with dementia, recovering from a stroke, has a developmental disability, or simply connects best through music, sessions are individualized to meet their unique goals.

I also offer:
🎹 Piano and voice lessons
🎤 Music therapy groups
🏡 In-home visits
🏫 School, daycare, and community programming

If you've ever wondered whether music therapy might be a good fit for your loved one, I'd be happy to answer your questions.

📍Serving Brantford and surrounding communities.

Feel free to send me a message or visit our page to learn more!

Summer In-Home Music Visits Available 🎶

Looking for meaningful music experiences and support this summer?

Chickadee Music Services offers personalized in-home music visits for children, adults, and seniors throughout Brantford and surrounding communities.

Sessions may include:

For children and youth
• beginner music lessons (4 and up)
• music exploration (0-4 years old)
• emotional regulation support (all ages)
• music therapy for physical or developmental milestones support
• sibling sessions

For adults and individuals with disabilities
• individualized music therapy support
• support with communication and self-expression

For seniors and older adults
• music for memory and cognitive stimulation
• emotional wellness and connection
• personalized sing-alongs and engagement
• supportive visits in private homes or residential living arrangements

Sessions are adapted to each individual’s goals, needs, and relationship with music.

Whether your loved one would benefit from music for learning, connection, memory, confidence, or well-being, I’d love to connect.

Limited July and August availability now open.

Krystina Bowen
Chickadee Music Services

Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the privilege of bringing music into some really meaningful spaces in our community 💛

Today I want to highlight Adult Recreation Therapy Centre, a place that has been supporting adults in our community for many years through programs that focus on connection, independence, and overall well being.

They provide adult day programs and therapeutic recreation opportunities for seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers, all in a really supportive and welcoming environment where people can feel comfortable and included.

I’ve had the opportunity to come in on a contract with an amazing music therapy business, Beyond the Studio and lead music sessions here, and it’s been such a grounding and meaningful experience. Music in this space has a way of opening people up, bringing out connection, and creating moments of joy that feel really real and human.

If you’re in the Brantford area and looking for supportive programming for a loved one, this is a place worth knowing about.

Grateful to work alongside organizations like this that care deeply about the people they support 💛

I’m excited to share that today I’ll be presenting a workshop for the Grand Erie District School Board focused on supporting transitions for students with special needs using music!

Through Chickadee Music Services, I’m passionate about using music-based approaches to help students feel supported, regulated, and confident during times of change.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with educators, educational assistants, and contribute to meaningful conversations around student success 💛