Music Therapy with Seniors

There's something special about working with seniors. Is it their forgiving nature, their desire for interaction and companionship, or is it their life experience
and understanding? When I visit with seniors I feel a deep connection and closeness. I generally find that seniors are genuinely appreciative of your time and companionship
and whatever you have to offer. Whether visiting someone who is fighting with declining physical health, or someone who is in the late stages of dementia, I always seem to
receive a warm welcome and my time and interaction seems to brighten their day, as much as the warmth and response brightens mine.

Whether are engaged in making music together using the guitar, a drum, a tambourine, or some maracas, or I am doing the singing and there is someone relaxing and listening to my song
there is always something for both of us to take away from the session. Music is such a powerful tool when working with seniors. It is a source of relaxation and reminiscence, it is a motivator
that encourages movement, and it allows for a level of interaction and socialization that is accessible to everyone no matter what their background, health, mental state, or abilities.
Working with seniors is such an important part of my life as a Music Therapist. Whether their responses are big or small, I always know that I have made a difference.

For more information on Music Therapy in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph, please visit www.expressionsmusictherapy.com

March Break and Summer Camps coming to EMTS!

Expression and Exploration: Adventures in Music
March Break Camp and Summer Camps

This exciting new program is designed for 7 to 9-year-olds looking to discover music through creative hands-on activities. No previous musical training is required, just a sense of curiosity. In this program, children will explore musical elements such as pitch, melody, form, dynamics, timbre, texture, and orchestration. Instrument-making workshops, solo and group playing, group improvisations, movement activities, and musical games are all on the agenda! While engaging in fun and stimulating activities, your child can enhance their creativity, increase their attention span, develop social skills, increase fine-motor coordination, develop confidence, enhance their cognitive development and stretch their imagination.

Dates and Locations to be announced....... please check back soon!
For more information please Contact Us

New Classes Starting February!

Expression and Exploration: Adventures in Music

This exciting new 12 week program is designed for 7 to 9-year-olds looking to discover music through creative hands-on activities. No previous musical training is required, just a sense of curiosity. In this program, children will explore musical elements such as pitch, melody, form, dynamics, timbre, texture, and orchestration. Instrument-making workshops, solo and group playing, group improvisations, movement activities, and musical games are all on the agenda! While engaging in fun and stimulating activities, your child can enhance their creativity, increase their attention span, develop social skills, increase fine-motor coordination, develop confidence, enhance their cognitive development and stretch their imagination.

Mondays @ 4:00 - KW Kindermusik, 900 Guelph St., Unit 304 (lower level) *Starts Feb. 15, 2010
Tuesdays @ 4:00 – Roberts Centre of Integrative Medicine, 1322 Sawmill Rd., Waterloo *Starts Feb. 16, 2010
Thursdays @ 6:00 - Cambridge Kindermusik, 2-180 Sheldon Dr., Cambridge, *Starts Feb. 18, 2010

www.expressionsmusictherapy.com