Music Therapy Month

October is Music Therapy Month in Ohio!

Look back each week for posts about a variety of populations that music therapists serve all over the state.

Some facts about music therapy in Ohio:

• There are approximately 200 music therapists in Ohio (www.musictherapy.org)

• Ohio has over 145 agencies that provide music therapy services to a variety of facilities and clients. (Association of Ohio Music Therapists)

• In 2009, Ohio's music therapists served over 250 facilities and 5,000 clients. (Take a look at some of the facilities MTEC serves here.)

• Ohio has 5 AMTA (American Music Therapy Association) approved schools that offer degrees in Music Therapy: Baldwin Wallace College, Cleveland State University, The College of Wooster, Ohio University and University of Dayton. (Click on each school for a link to their Music Therapy programs!)

What can you do to celebrate Music Therapy Month?

*Print this word search or take a copy in our lobby!

*Check back weekly (or subscribe!) all month for more posts about music therapy in Ohio.

Happy October!

Staff Profile: James Chance

Name: James Chance

Occupation: Music Instructor at MTEC

Instruments he plays: Piano, Guitar, Bass, Voice and Trumpet

Instruments he teaches: Piano, Guitar and Voice

Years teaching: 8

Student practicing philosophy: Practice twice a day everyday for about 10 minutes; once after school and once before bed.

Outside of MTEC: "I gig around the Cleveland/Lorain County area with a band called "pOUT" (check them out here) on the weekends, I will be hosting the Jam Night at the Quaker Steak and Lube in Sheffield every Monday starting in October. I also have a website where you can check out all of my upcoming events: http://jimmichance.com/"

Did you know? "I am the first born in the USA on my mother's side of my family."

Availability for new students (all times are PM):

Monday	2:00	3:00	3:30
Tuesday	2:30	3:00
Thursday	4:30	5:00	5:30	6:00
Friday	2:00	2:30	3:00	4:00	4:30	5:00	5:30

*Lessons are typically 30 minutes once-a-week.

Only a few spots left!

There are only a few openings left for lessons at MTEC! Music instruction is offered for the following instruments:

Piano

Flute

Voice

Guitar

French Horn

. . . and more!

All ages and abilities may participate. It is never too late to start taking lessons!

**Families receive a free 30-minute lesson if referred friends sign-up!

Music FUNdamentals at Westlake Recreation Center

Music FUNdamentals is back at the Westlake Recreation Center!

Learn the basics of music through this action-packed program. This class will inspire kids to grow, giggle and groove. Children up to 4-years old and their caregivers are welcome!

The class will be held Monday September 19-October 17, 10:30-11:00 AM.

Registrations will be accepted by mail, in person or by faxing to the Recreation Department. The Department asks that you send payment with your registration: $58 Member/ $62 Resident/ $66 Non-Resident.

Music Together® at MTEC

MTEC will be offering Music Together^® this fall at the office, starting September 27th. It is not too late to register for this class!

We are offering a FREE sample class at 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM this Thursday, so come give it a try!

~Please call ahead to register~



What is Music Together?

• Music Together is "an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first and second graders, and the adults who love them." (http://www.musictogether.com/)
  



• In other words, it takes a village . . . to make music! This class is for the grown-ups, just as much as it is for the kids. Be prepared to sing, dance and be silly to the music! You are your child's best musical model.
  



• The curriculum is research-based and developmentally appropriate, not to mention fun! Each participating family receives two CDs (one for home and one for the car) and a songbook. The CDs include the music that will be used in class for the 10 week session.

How is this different than music therapy?

• Music Together is a developmental music program. In order to meet musical milestones (check out the poster in our lobby), Music Together immerses the child in a musically rich environment and encourages them to participate in music learning through music experiences.
  



• While other skill areas may be enriched due to participation in Music Together, the program is designed to increase musical skills and behavior.
  



• Music therapy is "an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals." (http://www.musictherapy.org/)
  

Interested in learning more?

• Come check out the FREE demo classes Thursday, September 15 at 11:00 AM and also 2:30 PM! Children ages infants-4 years and their caregivers are welcome.



• Take a look at the Music Together website.