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Summer Music Sessions! (Music Lessons & Music Therapy)
NEW SUMMER OPENINGS!!! Does your child need to get a head start on their instrument for the new school year or are they looking for a fun and creative new outlet? Or maybe a therapeutic outlet? We’ve got you covered! Now that I’m working in a school and have lots more free time this summer, I’m opening additional slots for the first time ever!
Email: megmcdonaldmusic@gmail.com
Call/Text: 908-487-8151
Or message for more info!
Scenes from our first recital!
An afternoon of firsts and fearless moments from June 1st! Some students found their voice in song, and another took their first step into shifting on the violin. Each one of my 14 students performed! So proud of their courage and growth!
Now Offering Group Music Therapy Sessions!
The perfect way to engage a group of individuals in a creative outlet that helps them achieve functional goals!
We service facilities, such as nursing homes, hospitals, adult day habilitation programs, rehabilitation centers, and many more!
Currently we are servicing:
- Adult Day Habilitation Programs
-Memory Care Facilities
-Brain Injury Rehabilitation Facilities
-Mental Health Facilities
Email us today!
megmcdonaldmusic@gmail.com
Specialities
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the use of music to help someone achieve an individualized functional goal. It can be utilized throughout a variety of populations and settings. Music therapy is provided by a Board Certified Music Therapist. (MT-BC)
Neurologic Music Therapy
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) utilizes 20 standardized and research-based interventions to assist with sensorimotor, speech and language, and cognitive goals. Populations served include stroke, TBI, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and many more. Neurologic music therapy is provided by an individual who has received additional training from The Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy.
Music Lessons/Adapted Music Lessons
Music lessons on a variety of instruments, including violin, viola, cello, ukulele, piano, and guitar are available. Adapted music lessons for these instruments are also available for students with special needs, who wish to learn an instrument.
Hi, I am Megan
I am a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) and Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT) from New Jersey. I provide both music therapy services and music lessons throughout the state of New Jersey, in both individual and group settings. I currently work at the Jardine Academy, in conjunction with the Cerebral Palsy League of NJ. Previously, I started the first music therapy program at K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where I serviced pediatric oncology unit, PICU, and general pediatric floors. I have experience serving a variety of populations, including individuals with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, ID, multiple handicaps, epilepsy, hospice patients, and many more. I completed my 1,200 clinical internship at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ in 2019 and passed the music therapist board certification exam shortly after. I also have additional training in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT). I have a special passion for working as a music therapist within the medical setting, especially servicing those with cancer.
I also have experience working as a music teacher with individuals of all ages, abilities, and levels. I play over 10 instruments, including violin, viola, cello, piano, ukulele, and guitar.
It is the greatest gift to help individuals achieve their musical and non-musical goals through both music lessons and music therapy.
Why Music Therapy?
For improved mood and decreased anxiety
For enhanced creative self-expression
For increased verbal and non-verbal communication
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