908 I'm getting close to that 1,000 mark! I spoke to a lovely group of women at a PEO Sisterhood meeting Tuesday night. At the meeting were 15 women, many of whom are musicians and could relate to my topic because of their own experiences. Several women sing with "Vancouver USA Singers" and one with Bravo! Vancouver. Another woman works for a bereavement organization and has had much experience with helping people deal with grief through music.

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I spoke to a lovely group at The Quarry today about music therapy. They were so receptive to what Ihad to say about the power of music. I shared my free report, "7 Days to Better Brain Power through Music" and fielded a number of questions about why we like the music that we do, and why music is such a powerful force for healing and wellness.

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I have revived my 1000 Person Project, giving myself another shot at reaching my goal of telling 1,000 people in Clark County (Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, LaCenter, Salmon Creek, Washington) about the healing power of music and music therapy. Today, I was invited to a PEO meeting, attended by 36 lovely women. I shared my music therapy journey and they, too, shared their musical stories. I heard about grandchildren with disabilities who love to hear Grandma sing, and husbands with early stage dementia. I heard about how they use music in their own lives -- to encourage themselves to get their housework done, or to soothe a dying parent. We all were touched by each others' stories ~ Thank you PEO!

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Yesterday, I spoke about music therapy at Washougal High School's Career Day. I had 2 groups of 25 students each. These 50 students chose music therapy among a number of presentations they could attend that day. I was heartened to realize how many of them were interested in music therapy (young men as well as young women). They asked great questions, including "What is a typical day like?" and "What is most rewarding about your work?" and the thought provoking, "Can music therapy cure anything?" Their band teacher was most receptive and welcoming as well!

It is great to know that these talented, bright students are at least considering a future in music therapy!

Yesterday afternoon, I was having a cup of tea outside in the sunshine at my favorite coffee house in Battle Ground and an older man walked up to me and asked what I was doing (I was listening to one of Cathy Knoll's podcasts about autism). I told him I was doing some continuing education, and he shared with me that he had two nephews with autism. He asked to join me at my table and hear more about music therapy!

Online Music Therapy Conference

http://onlineconferenceformusictherapy.com/

Can't wait for this conference! Nothing like a good professional conference for rejuvenation and renewal . . . and this one I can attend at home! No air travel, hotels, restaurant meals (that may or may not be gluten- and dairy - free). Nope, I get to attend this conference on my iPad wherever I choose. Really looking forward to hearing from music therapy experts from around the world

February "It Might As Well Be Spring" Drum Circle

Improve your Mood, Reduce Stress, Boost your Immune System!


CDM SERVICES PRESENTS
February Drum Circle
Tuesday, February 7th, 5:30 pm
Gallery 360,
111 W. 9th Street,
Vancouver, WA

No musical experience necessary – our music therapist will show you what to do.
All drums and other small percussion instruments provided, or bring your own.
Suggested Donation: $5
to benefit CDM Adult Day Services music therapy program


Contact us by phone:
Anne Vitort, 607-8187; or Pat LaCroix, 944-1511
email: info@upbeatmusictherapist.com
website: www.upbeatmusictherapist.com
Find us on Facebook and Twitter!

Winter Drum Circle

Improve your Mood, Reduce Stress, Boost your Immune System!
No musical experience necessary – our music therapist will show you what to do.
All drums and other small percussion instruments provided, or bring your own.
Suggested Donation: $5
to benefit CDM Adult Day Services music therapy program
CDM SERVICES PRESENTS
Winter Drum Circle
Tuesday, January 10th
5:30 pm
Gallery 360,
111 W. 9th Street,
Vancouver, WA
Contact us by phone:
Anne Vitort, 607-8187; or Pat LaCroix, 944-1511
email: info@upbeatmusictherapist.com
website: www.upbeatmusictherapist.com
Find us on Facebook and Twitter!