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Community Drumming at Argo Counseling: Acquiring Healing, Wisdom, and Relaxation

February 25, 2020 by CJ Shiloh Leave a Comment

On Saturday, February 8th, I attended a drum circle offered at Argo Counseling and Wellness. As a new intern, I was unsure what to expect, so I set up the drums and awaited the arrival of participants. To everyone’s surprise, the group ended up being composed entirely of women. While some arrived as friends, others walked into the room and saw no familiar faces. The women in this group were unique in beautiful ways. Crossing multiple generations, decades, and life statuses, one may wonder how a diverse group can put aside differences and work together. Honestly, there’s no way to explain how music creates this instant bond amongst complete strangers, but it does. There was a feeling of openness, honesty, acceptance and respect within the room, equally spread amongst the amazing ladies surrounding me.

When looking at drums, you can easily group them together based on their appearance. Drums with feet vs. drums without feet or any stand, drums with and without animal skin heads, drums with and without cracks or tears. Like each of the people in the room, the drums placed before us had unique histories. The warmth and love of our minds and hands made the group able to take these seemingly unrelated things – drums, strangers, and  auxiliary percussive items – and unify them in an effortless manner.

Throughout the drum circle, different women shared their life experiences and resolutions. Spanning from the coming year all the way out to the coming decade, some had measurable goals to accomplish and others simply wanted to find more peace and love within their life. Amanda, the lead music therapist during this drum circle, challenged the group members to come up with one word to summarize their resolutions. Of the range of words shared, the group improvised based on the words “Healing,” “Wisdom,” and “Relaxation.” The introduction of new instruments created unique layers and impressions for each keyword, but the silent communication amongst group members guided everyone to a different place. The unique experiences we were all feeling were due to a common sound, a shared space. Reflecting aloud on our feelings and takeaways after each small improvisation led to support and agreement from others, as well as inquiry and a desire for more knowledge. 

Beginning internship meant completely flipping my life around. In a time when I felt unsure and uneasy, these women helped rein me in and remind me that I am strong, capable, and smart enough to accomplish my life (or year-long) goals. For anyone looking for an accepting, welcoming and humbling experience where you can connect with others without fear of judgment, please consider joining us for our future drum circles at Argo Counseling and Wellness. These events are free, open to all, and an opportunity to have an amazing time with great people!

-Ritchie Young, Music Therapy Intern at Annapolis Music Therapy Services

Stay tuned for free registration details for our next FREE drum circle on April 18th centered on growth and change!

Sneak a peek inside our February drum circle below:

Community Drumming at Argo Counseling

We were so moved by the connection, empowerment, and community-building that happened at our recent drum circle at Argo Counseling. The power of music to bring strangers together is a beautiful thing to experience!Learn more about our music therapy programs at Argo: https://argocounselingandwellness.com/integrative-wellness-services/bodywork-2/

Posted by Annapolis Music Therapy on Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Filed Under: AMT interns, Argo Counseling, Community Drumming, Community Programs Tagged With: Community Programs, Drumming, Wellness

2020 Goals: Find Your Rhythm, Find Your Intention

December 13, 2019 by CJ Shiloh Leave a Comment

Many of us identify the new year with optimism, as a means to reflect on our goals, priorities, and values. However, the process of trying to achieve these goals can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming. Accepting these emotions as part of the process can help ground us in the reality of change, and working through these emotions opens up possibilities to achieve the goals that we set out to accomplish.

Here are 3 tips that may help you achieve your new year’s goals:

  • Keep it simple. See if you can summarize your overall goal with a one-word intention, and create experiences surrounding that one word.
  • Allow yourself to trip up. One of my favorite mantras, famously from Voltaire, is ‘don’t let perfect be the enemy of the good.’ Know that it is okay to stray away from your path to your goal. Be patient with yourself, and allow any mistakes to be a learning experience. Mistakes are what make us human, and it is great fuel for creative expression.
  • Engage in active creative experiences that help to solidify your intentions. Create a vision board, write a journal entry, or be around people who will support you in achieving your goals.

To add to the third tip, I hope that you can join us in a community drumming experience to reflect on your intentions for the new year, where you will:

  • Engage in nonverbal emotional release as a means to create space for growth
  • Connect with other like-minded individuals in a supportive space as you share your goals for the year
  • Start off the new year by engaging in an overall enjoyable, transcending experience.

Join us at Argo Counseling and Wellness on Saturday January 18 from 12-1:30 to start the new year to the beat of your own drum. All ages welcome.

Click here to register for free!

Amanda Rosado, MMT, MT-BC is a board-certified music therapist with a passion for serving individuals with emotional needs. Learn more about Amanda and music therapy services at Argo!

Filed Under: Community Drumming, Community Programs Tagged With: Community Programs, Drumming, Intentions, Mental Health, Music Therapy, Wellness

All About AMT’s Intergenerational Groups

March 12, 2019 by CJ Shiloh Leave a Comment

Have you heard about our unique intergenerational music programs in Anne Arundel County? We are proud to offer the area’s ONLY intergenerational music classes led by board certified music therapists, and love bringing our youngest & wisest generations together through music experiences. But what is an IG group, anyway?

When you and your little one come to an intergenerational music group, you will…

  • Meet new grandfriends. Nothing lights up an independent or assisted living facility like a room full of adorable kiddos! The grandfriends we serve love giving high 5s, sharing stories, and singing songs with you.
  • Play instruments. Our groups also incorporate high quality instruments, like drums, shakers, rhythm sticks, and more. Often, we work together with our grandfriends to play these instruments, which makes it WAY more fun.
  • Shake your groove thing. We love to dance, dance, dance! Our music therapists bring movement props galore, from scarves to stretchy bands, and will lead you through action songs incorporating finger play, freestyle dancing, and sign language.

Hope to move, groove, and grow new friendships with you at one of our 4 intergenerational music groups in Severna Park, Annapolis, and Edgewater very soon!

Are you a family interested in attending one of our free intergenerational groups?   Save your spot here.

Are you a facility interested in hosting an intergenerational group? E-mail us at admin@annapolismusictherapy.com today!

Filed Under: AMT Team, Board Certified Music Therapist, Community Programs, Intergenerational Groups, Music Therapy Tagged With: Community Music, Early Childhood, Free Classes, Intergenerational, Mommy & Me, Programs

AMT in the Community: Fall Events

September 30, 2016 by CJ Shiloh Leave a Comment

This October, join AMT and non-profit partner The Musical Autist for a variety of family fun and informational events throughout Anne Arundel County! We love connecting with new families and friends, and hope to make music with you in the community this month. 

 

Monday October 10th from 5:30-7:30pm: SECAC Special Education Fair 

  • Severna Park Middle School (450 Jumpers Hole Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146)
  • This is a great opportunity to gather resources and meet community service providers and families—don’t forget to stop by our booth and say hi!

 

Saturday Octodad-flyer-2016ber 15th 11am-2pm: Disability Awareness Day

  • Westfield Annapolis Mall near Lord & Taylor
  • Disability Awareness Day is a FREE family event with opportunities to connect with self-advocates and community vendors. AMT’s therapists will be there to support your child as they play and explore instruments at our booth!
  • We will be providing 30 minutes of live music performance during this event, from some of our music therapy clients and friends of our nonprofit, The Musical Autist.

 

Saturday October 22nd at 6:30pm: Sensory Friendly Concert

  • Anne Arundel Community College: Pascal Center for the Performing Arts (101 College Parkway, Arnold, MD 21012)
  • Spend an evening with The Musical Autist and enjoy the musical stylings of Jermaine Gardner, a classical, jazz and contemporary pianist. AMT’s therapists and TMA’s support staff will be available to support your family throughout the performance, in addition to a sensory quiet room, noise reduction headphones and an atmosphere of acceptance and respect!

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Filed Under: AMT Team, Community Programs, Sensory Friendly Concerts, The Musical Autist

Lots of catching up with you

January 22, 2015 by CJ Shiloh Leave a Comment

If you haven’t been receiving our newsletters, or keeping up with us on social media, it would appear that not much has been happening since renovations on our new clinic space last September…. but au contraire!

OctOctIn our October newsletter we announced the exciting news that we moved into our new clinic at Annapolis Children’s Therapy Center. We got the word out about the amazing Sensory Friendly Concert that happened on October 5th, and lots of other exciting updates.

Click here or on the pic to the left to read more!

novNovember’s newsletter was also very exciting. CJ’s marathon fundraising event was a huge success, and she presented at AMTA national conference, “Presuming Competence in our Clients“.

Click here or on the pic to the left to read more!

decIn December we sent out a holiday well wishes to our clients, fans, family and friends, and an announcement about our Sensory Friendly Recital that happened on Dec. 6th (and was a huge success!)

We also talked about our opportunity to be a part of an exciting new autism research study on motor differences, through Colorado State University.

Click here or on the pic to the left!

janIn the January newsletter we just sent out last week, we had lots more exciting news about two community-based programs we are now launching. One is with Arc of Central Chesapeake and taking place in Annapolis at Maryland Hall.  The other is with Hussman Institute for Autism and taking place near Baltimore and UMBC campus.

Click here or on the pic above to read more!

As you can see, we’re pretty thrilled and so honored to serve families in our community through music therapy.

Now that I (CJ) am caught up on this blog, it’s time for our first annual #MTadvocacy post. Stay tuned!
And ps, I blog more frequently at The Musical Autist, so make sure to check that out. And if I begin to neglect this blog again, please remind me! 😉

Filed Under: Community Programs, Music Therapy, Newsletter, Research, Sensory Friendly Concerts

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We have two new online music classes starting next We have two new online music classes starting next week! If you have a child between 8-12 years old, you'll definitely want to check these out. 🎶 
🎸 Click below for info on our Intro to Guitar class and 🌍  Around the World in 8 Days musical exploration class. 
🎉 You can also try a class for free if you want to check it out first!
Check out links in bio!
🎶AMT is thrilled to welcome our newest college 🎶AMT is thrilled to welcome our newest college intern, Mikaila Vieyra!🎶

Mikaila will be graduating from Shenandoah University in May, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy with a focus on classical piano. She has six years of piano teaching experience as well as clinical experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities, and in mental health. Her mission is to access music in a way that guides people to a safe place of connection, empowerment, and joy. Mikaila is so excited to join the AMT team as their next intern, and cannot wait to work with some truly amazing people!

We can't wait for you to meet and make music with her over the next 6 months. Welcome to the team, Mikaila!
Happy 2021 y'all! Exciting news, we're now offerin Happy 2021 y'all! Exciting news, we're now offering virtual guitar classes for kids 8-12 yrs old. 
Students will learn beginner chords and basic sheet music reading skills that will have your child rocking out to their favorite tunes in no time. No prior music experience necessary.
Find the link to register on the Book Now button on our website.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Telehealth-sty Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Telehealth-style!🎁

We know the holiday "season" extends FAR beyond December, and honor the many holidays that our clients and their communities celebrate throughout the year. One of the wonderful things about Telehealth has been the ability to take part in honoring these celebrations when requested - like this sweet holiday music lesson party on the last day of Naomi's internship. 

Rhythm rockstar Aaron, Kerry, Naomi, and our newest intern Mikaila (stay tuned to meet her in January!) wore silly Christmas shirts, played with virtual backgrounds, and sang all the holiday songs together. 

It was an hour filled with warmth and love via Zoom, and we wish the same for you and yours today and every day! ❤️💚
This week, Ms. Anissa made things a little extra f This week, Ms. Anissa made things a little extra festive for her clients who celebrate Christmas in their virtual sessions and lessons.🎄💻

We LOVE using Zoom backgrounds to add a little something extra to our Telehealth sessions at AMT! They're lovely for facilitating conversation, play, and creating more immersive therapeutic experiences.

PS: There's still time to snag  holiday gift certificates for virtual music lessons, adapted lessons, and music therapy sessions in sets of 2, 3, or more. DM or email us at admin@annapolismusictherapy.com for more details. We can't think of a better way to kick off 2021 than with music lessons or MT sessions for your loved ones!
🎉We could not be MORE EXCITED to announce that 🎉We could not be MORE EXCITED to announce that Naomi Davis is joining the AMT team in 2021 as our newest music therapist!🎉

She's officially finished her internship with us, and we just couldn't bear to let her go. Anyone who has had the pleasure of working with Naomi over the last 6 months knows that Naomi is brilliant, kind, creative, and a wonderful therapist, and we know she'll be a perfect fit at AMT. We can't wait to watch her step into this new role as music therapist starting January 4th.

Welcome to the team, Naomi!💛
✨Your favorite small business to the rescue!✨ ✨Your favorite small business to the rescue!✨

We'd be honored to help you bring the gift of music to your loved ones this holiday season. We're now offering gift certificates for virtual music lessons, adapted lessons, and music therapy sessions in sets of 2, 3, or more if you'd like to customize a package! 

DM us or email admin@annapolismusictherapy.com so we can curate your gift today. 🎶
😍How sweet is this virtual moment with Miss Nao 😍How sweet is this virtual moment with Miss Naomi?!😍

Talk about warm fuzzies! Our family music class teachers are so loving, kind, and positive that little ones bond quickly with them...even through a screen. We hope you'll join us this Friday for our last  Family Music Makers Zoom class of 2020! Drop in rates are $15 per family (all siblings welcome for no additional charge). 

Learn more & register here:
https://annapolismusictherapy.com/family-music-classes/

[All photos & video shared with permission]
🎶This year, you can give the gift of music to a 🎶This year, you can give the gift of music to a loved one via Telehealth!🎶

We're excited to offer new client discounts for children, teens, and adults who may want to give Telehealth sessions a try in 2020. Our new discount covers individual music therapy sessions, music lessons (adaptive and traditional), and mental health services for people of all ages and diagnoses.

Background:
We used to provide a free assessment session for a pressure free way to try out services, but in this age of Telehealth, we know that it may be helpful to have a low commitment, low cost option that spans multiple weeks. 

In response, we're offering something even better: 
Your choice of 3-30 minute Telehealth sessions or 2-45 minute Telehealth sessions ($150 value - still essentially one session free!). We'll work with you or your loved one to set up their sessions with one of our incredible team members, and will send you a certficate that you can wrap or mail them!

DM or contact us today (410-697-1812 or admin@annapolismusictherapy.com) to purchase today!

🌟Visit https://annapolismusictherapy.com to learn more about our services.🌟
Ms.Zoe offers insight into tomorrow's "My Faith, Y Ms.Zoe offers insight into tomorrow's "My Faith, Your Faith" music class! We're tuned into to challenges of navigating conversations with kids about faith, religious expression, and the ways we can support our friends and community members of all different faiths this holiday season! 💙

Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm EST via Zoom for 30 minutes of play-based, engaging experiences centered on this very topic. Free & donation-based registration available! 100% of proceeds support @rise_arts_center 

Register via Eventbrite link in profile!
We hope to see you this Thursday at 6:30pm EST for We hope to see you this Thursday at 6:30pm EST for our LAST virtual Just the Way You Are class of the year! Join us from anywhere on any device. We sure can't wait to see and make music with your family as we center our discussions on celebrating different expressions of faith this holiday season.

Free & donation based registrations available via Eventbrite. 100% of proceeds support scholarships for young artists in Baltimore to attend @rise_arts_center programming!

Register your 0-4 year old here (siblings also welcome!):
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-the-way-you-are-my-faith-your-faith-tickets-118377003805
Our team is so proud to work with this incredible Our team is so proud to work with this incredible young artists.💛

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🎧🎉This fall we have been so lucky to partner with @annapolismusictherapy to provide an arts intergration class and a songwriting class! 

Check out a sneak peek of our students’ original lyrics to their upcoming song!!!! So proud of our young artists!! 
Huge shoutout to our team at AMT @songsforsuccess  @_naomi.gabrielle_ @wv_zoe 🎉🎉
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