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{FREE} Printables!
I love to CREATE things that are my own, that allow me to represent who I am as a person, a musician, a private practice owner, etc., etc. Designing…
7 props and visuals to use in your therapy sessions!
Want to see a few of my recent “top picks” for therapy visuals, props, and manipulatives that will enhance your sessions? Click the download button below to download your FREE,…
Boomwhacker Composition!
LOVE me some boomwhackers (can I get an “amen”, Kat Fulton?) Boomwhackers are portable, durable, and good for addressing SO many goals and objectives. The video below shows just…
A Few Session Ideas for Clients with Cerebral Palsy
I have the absolute pleasure of working with several clients with cerebral palsy – from the ages of 7 to 27. While the goals and objectives are specific to each,…
Catching up on the week!
Lots of wonderful things happening around here this week! So, while I’ll try to not go on…and on….and on…. Here’s what went down! Tuesday: The lovely Erin of well in…
Sing a Silly Song!
Back in August, I discovered a great resource (and found out that many other music therapists had been using it, as well) when searching for songs about emotions, as many…
Exciting Announcement!
It has been hard to not “spill the beans” these past two weeks, but I can now officially announce that… I will be publishing another e-songbook!! (Released in mid-April) Wooo!…
Song for Valentine’s Day – “Teeny Tiny Valentine”
As the next holiday approaches, I wanted to share one of my go-to songs for Valentine’s Day. This is not a Rachel-original; rather, it is one of those songs piggy-backed…
We have a winner!!!
It’s time to announce which e-songbook owner receives the iPod Shuffle!!! . . . Drumroll, please……
Only a Few Hours Left (Contest ends at MIDNIGHT tonight!)
It has been such a WONDERFUL week and a huge THANK YOU to all of you who have purchased my e-songbook! I have been overwhelmed by the positive support and…
How YOU can advocate for music therapy!
Introduction: Advocacy –> Recognition –> Access Since 2005, the American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapists have collaborated on a State Recognition Operational Plan. The primary…
Children’s Songs for Therapy is NOW AVAILABLE!
Guess what?! I finished the e-book and members-only website EARLY and ahead of schedule…just because I am THAT excited about it! …and… Guess what?! When you buy the e-songbook,…
Songbook & Contest Coming Soon!
I am excited to announce that my songbook, “Children’s Songs for Therapy” will be up and available on this site…SOON! In conjunction with the sale of my songs, visuals, and…
{Free download} Playlists for the various routines in a music therapist’s life
It’s the new year and we all know what that means… It’s RESOLUTION time! My resolutions this year include: *Presenting at a music therapy conference *Writing more personal letters to…
From iPad skeptic to iPad enthusiast: How I came to realize that the iPad could enhance therapy sessions
I will admit it. I was an iPad skeptic. When I heard many therapists (not just music therapists, but speech and language therapists, as well) were beginning to use…
How Music Changed My Family’s Holiday In A Special Way
The holidays are always a special time. It is one full of food, family, and MUSIC. I feel incredibly fortunate to have come from a very musical family – on…
2011: The Year of Music Therapy
It’s that time of the year when we reflect on the last 12 months of our lives… …and I must say… The year 2011 can be referred to as, “The…
Happy Holidays from MTSA { my gift to you: FREE songs }
Happy holidays to all of my readers, clients, family, and friends! This month’s MTSA newsletter included a downloadable handout full of holiday songs to use in your sessions or at…
AMTA Conference Quotes!
In the weeks after the national American Music Therapy Association conference in Atlanta, I’ve had the pleasure of reading several conference follow-up blogs that have allowed me to relive countless, wonderful moments…
Happy Thanksgiving!
MSTA wishes you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for YOU! Sincerely, Rachel See Smith, MA, MT-BC & Music Therapy Services of Austin
AMTA Conference {free printable “handy” handout!}
The American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) National Conference is this week and, needless to say, I am extremely excited about this upcoming event! I cannot wait to meet fellow music…
Hot Off the Press: MTSA’s November Newsletter!
The MTSA Monthly Newsletter is now available for the month of November! To view the newsletter, CLICK HERE! Don’t Forget: You can also subscribe to the newsletter (for free)!…
Farm Bowling
I recently purchased a bowling set at Target because I knew it would be a great motivator for child participation (and it was on sale!). All I needed to do…
{Video} with Olivia SLP and Rachel MT-BC!
MT/SLP CONVO! As an extension of my music therapy and speech-language pathology collaboration series, I recently recorded a face-to-face (via Skype) conversation with Olivia, a SLP graduate student in Canada. She is…
MTSA guest post on “Today I Ate a Rainbow”!
As mentioned in a previous post, I had the honor of being asked to be a guest contributor on the “Today I Ate a Rainbow” blog, run by the lovely Kia Robertson….and guess…
It’s posted!
As mentioned in a previous post, I had the honor of being asked to be a guest contributor on the “Today I Ate a Rainbow” blog, run by the lovely…
Music Therapy Open House = Success!
A Big THANK YOU to all of the kids, parents, and therapists who came to the music therapy open house on Saturday! I had a blast, and I hope you…
Music Therapy and Autism
I was inspired by a recent news article about music therapy and children on the autism spectrum and decided to make an informative handout, “Music Therapy and Autism” (adapted from…
A couple of exciting announcements…
It’s been a busy couple of weeks around the old home office and I wanted to share a few things I’ve been working recently…and when you can expect to see/view…
Moso App (an app that doesn’t require an iPad!)
At some point, I do plan on investing in an iPad. Until then, I’m always on the hunt for free apps I can utilize for both personal use, as well…