Make Sound Music Therapy

10/28/2025

Happy from Sophie’s Place!

So much of what we do in music therapy becomes immensely better when we are privileged to combine our efforts with our friends!

We should add that some Occupational Therapists have been experts in their field longer than the master’s degree requirement and we want to honor their brilliant service just as much as we do newer professionals.

Thank you so much, our OTR friends, for everything you do to improve the lives of your clients and patients. 💛✨

10/23/2025

Regulation/Mindfulness Tip: Play songs in a language you don’t know. Get the brain boost, skip the distraction.

10/20/2025

It’s within MY POWER to not only see annoyances as positive, but as SACRED.

04/23/2025

LIVING AUTHENTICALLY
(Aligning Actions and Values)
—> MORE
life satisfaction/self confidence
AND
—>LESS
stress/anxiety.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE?

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03/14/2024

03/09/2024

Live music evokes a stronger emotional response in the amygdala!

New research reveals live music significantly amplifies emotional brain responses, particularly in the amygdala, compared to recorded tunes, highlighting the unique, powerful connection between live performers and audiences.

03/06/2024

02/29/2024

02/13/2024

Coming in at number 2 on our of most popular posts of 2023 is our "Music wires the brain for effective learning!" infographic!

Did you know that music has the incredible ability to wire our brains for optimal learning? 🎶🧠 It's true! 🌟

Scientific research has shown the remarkable impact of music on our brains. When we engage with music, it activates multiple areas of our brain, igniting neural connections and boosting cognitive function. 🌐💡

Like a symphony, our brains come alive, fostering creativity, improving memory, and sharpening focus.

02/12/2024

02/08/2024

Babies can start learning rhythmic language patterns as early as 2 months old!!!

New research challenges traditional theories of infant language acquisition, suggesting that babies primarily learn language through rhythmic rather than phonetic information in their initial months.