Prospect Music Therapy

02/18/2026

In music, tuning up is a place to begin, to ensure that each voice is being heard, reflected, shared, and amplified among a group. Tuning up creates a foundation on which we build harmony and encourage each voice to contribute something unique that ultimately adds beauty and interest to the music.

In this group, moms have the opportunity to "Tune Up" with other moms and engage with music in a supportive and welcoming space. Good chats and light snacks provided. No music experience is necessary.

Here's what folks are saying about Tune Up! 🎻
🎤 "I loved the meeting space, delicious snacks, and friendly conversations. And of course the singing!"
🎤 "What I liked best was trying something outside my comfort zone in a warm and supportive setting.

Join us as we gather again Monday February 23rd at 7pm!
Link to register: https://forms.gle/bCtfFq5DQXfaiJ6Y7

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02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

We hope that you are having a beautiful day full of love & care. To close out our love song share, we are highlighting some of our team’s favorite self-care and parental love songs today. Have more to add? Let us know below!

[Image Description 1: Against a purple background, red music notes are displayed in a light pink box. The words “What is your favorite self-love/parental love song?” and “Prospect Music Therapy” appear below in white font. In the upper left hand corner of the box are the words “Happy Valentine’s Day”]

[Image Description 2: Various love songs are listed in two columns against a purple background with performing artists in parentheses. Red hearts are displayed around the page. The songs listed are as follows: Be My Own Boyfriend (Olivia Dean), Go Big, Be Kind, Be You (Nina West), I Am Light (India.Arie), I Love You Just for Trying (Olivia Barton), Oh My Mama (Alela Diane), & Somebody Gonna Love You (Cynthia Erivo)]

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02/13/2026

Continuing our love song share, today we are highlighting some of our team’s favorite platonic love songs, celebrating the amazing friends that support us through life’s triumphs and tribulations.

Share your favorites below & stay tuned for our final day of love songs, focusing on self-love and parental love!

[Image Description 1: Against a burgundy background, red music notes are displayed in a light pink box. The words “What is your favorite platonic love song?” and “Prospect Music Therapy” appear below in white font. In the upper left hand corner of the box are the words “Happy Valentine’s Day”]

[Image Description 2: Platonic love songs are listed in two columns against a burgundy background with performing artists in parentheses. Blue hearts are displayed around the page. The songs listed are as follows: Rivers & Roads (The Head & the Heart), Carried Me With You (Brandi Carlile), Let Love Be Your Guide (Dan & Claudia Zanes), Put a Little Love in Your Heart (Jackie DeShannon), Thank You for Being a Friend (Andrew Gold/Golden Girls), and You've Got a Friend (Carole King)]

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02/12/2026

Need some music recommendations for your Valentine’s Day weekend? We asked our staff about their favorite love songs and will be sharing their responses over the next few days. First up, we’re highlighting some of our team’s favorite romantic love songs. Feel free to share yours in the comments below.

Next up…platonic love songs!

[Image Description 1: Against a dark pink background, red music notes are displayed in a light pink box. The words “What is your favorite romantic love song?” and “Prospect Music Therapy” appear below in white font. In the upper left hand corner of the box are the words “Happy Valentine’s Day”]

[Image Description 2: Romantic love songs are listed in two columns against a purple background with performing artists in parentheses. The songs listed are as follows: Side Effects (Joseph), Work Song (Hozier), Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars), Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis), L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole), One Less Question (Madi Diaz), I Run to You (Lady A), & Lady (Kenny Rogers)]

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02/04/2026

Cancer is a diagnosis that impacts individuals, families, and communities deeply, leading to experiences of grief, love, resilience, healing, and more. World Cancer Day is an international day to increase awareness about cancer, encourage its prevention, and mobilize action regarding care and treatment. The 2025 - 2027 theme of “United by Unique” emphasizes the unique needs of each cancer patient & support unit and highlights the value of meeting individuals in a compassionate, person-centered manner to better support them along their cancer journeys.

Learn more about World Cancer Day here - https://www.worldcancerday.org/about

Additionally, learn more about the role music therapy may have in one’s cancer care here - https://prospectmusictherapy.net/music-therapy-cancer-infusion/

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Cancer Wellness Center Cancer Survivorship Center

01/31/2026

Communication is a human right that may occur through various means. Whether through spoken language, sign language, braille, or other augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), all voices hold weight and may promote connection, growth, and positive change. In our latest article, music therapist Camille Carso discusses the importance of learning about AAC devices to empower AAC device users, particularly in music therapy.

Read more here -
https://prospectmusictherapy.net/why-music-therapists-should-know-how-to-use-aac-devices-and-how-its-changed-my-practice/

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01/30/2026

01/29/2026

Activity Professionals are some of our core collaborators and greatest advocates in senior care. Happy National Activity Professionals week to all of our care partners in the Chicago area and beyond!

Are you excited for National Activity Professionals Week, January 26 - 30th? We are!!! Check out the amazing opportunities and resources on our website https://naap.info/nap-week/!

01/20/2026

Have you heard? We are moving!

Our new office space is located at 505 E. Golf Road (Suite H), Arlington Heights, IL 60005.

Our team has been working hard to create an inviting space for clients, family, and staff alike, and we are so excited to welcome you to our new abode over the upcoming weeks.

Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding this transition. As always, we are grateful for the continued opportunity to support our community throughout the Chicagoland area & in our clinic.

[Image Description: Against a purple background with white accents, a blue moving truck is presented, displaying the Prospect Music Therapy logo. Music notes appear above the truck. Below the truck, the words "We Are Moving" and the new office address are displayed in varying fonts]

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01/19/2026

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we would like to spotlight some of the music presented at the 1963 March on Washington, where King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech.

We Shall Overcome (performed by Joan Baez)
Only a Pawn in Their Game (performed by Bob Dylan)
When The Ship Comes In (performed by Bob Dylan)
Blowin’ in the Wind (performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary)
If I Had a Hammer (performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary)
How I Got Over (performed by Mahalia Jackson)
I’ve Been ‘Buked and I’ve Been Scorned (performed by Mahalia Jackson)
I’m On My Way (performed by Odetta)
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands (performed by Marian Anderson)

Additionally, below are a couple pieces of music inspired by the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Birthday (Stevie Wonder) - This 1981 song was released by Wonder as part of the campaign for the establishment of MLK Day.
Three Black Kings (Duke Ellington) - The final movement of this 1974 work, the last major work of Duke Ellington, celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a pillar for justice & highlights the importance of fighting for justice in America. While he is the focal point of much discussion on MLK Day and during Black History Month, Dr. King collaborated with many other passionate individuals who fought for justice through a multitude of means. King spoke of the importance of unity and collective action to cause meaningful change in the lives of Black Americans in particular, work that many continue in the present day.

Learn More About the Music
-https://www.npr.org/2023/08/26/1196170868/looking-back-on-the-music-that-accompanied-the-march-on-washington-60-years-ago
-https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/dream-songs-the-music-of-the-march-on-washington
-https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/women-musicians-shined-1963-march-washington-jobs-and-freedom
-https://ailey.org/repertory/three-black-kings

[Image Description: A black-and-white image of Martin Luther King Jr. is displayed. Dr. King is standing in front of a microphone, looking into a crowd]

01/16/2026

Currently, ICE is an all too present aspect of daily news and daily life. The increased presence of ICE since the second inauguration of Donald Trump has negatively impacted the lives of immigrant communities in particular and has sown feelings of mistrust and fear in many communities at large. Today, we would like to share a new article on our website about ICE, including resources on how to support at-risk community members during times of increased ICE presence.

Read more here - https://prospectmusictherapy.net/supporting-immigrant-communities-amid-increased-ice-presence/

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