Thrive Music Services

For the record, zero disrespect to music entertainers! Live, outdoor music is one of my very favorite things!

Getting a bit personal this week for Therapy Thursday. A story about my own experience, using Music Therapy with my own mother at the end of her life. This is part of why I connect even more deeply with the clients and families that I help, and part of why I believe that this work matters so much. 



I wasn’t planning to record this. I was more just trying to do something that I love. That’s advice they give to mothers and Enneagram nines alike. Try to remember what you like, and do it. All of that to say - forgive the mess and imperfections, please.

This is one of my very favorite cello songs – Fauré’s “Elégie.” When I’m playing it, it reminds me about many of the different experiences one has when grieving. There are parts that sound angry, mournful, mundane - and even one that I imagine as the listener enjoying a happy memory with the person they’ve lost, only to remember that they are no longer on this mortal plane. I love it for containing all of that in a single piece.

One of the coolest things about music and the brain! 🎶 + 🧠 = 👯‍♀️

Thoughts on how music therapy and dementia care are a GREAT TEAM!

Get excited! It's Thhhhherapy Thursday!! I'm currently fighting off some kind of annoying head cold, so... better late than never?
Presenting.."You're a board-certified music therapist?? That's so cool! ...what is that?"

Today’s fun fact about Music Therapy from your local, professional music nerd! 

When your lovely friend offers to record you playing a bride‘s favorite song, and makes you feel like Julia Andrews on an Austrian mountaintop.

The song is “In Dreams” from LoTR. Apologies to any diehards out there, as I am fairly certain that I improvised a few notes around the modulation. 😆