Houston Music Therapy

09/20/2022

This , Houston Music Therapy wants to recognize and celebrate members of the Hispanic community who have positively impacted their communities through music. José Longoria, the director of the University of Houston's Mariachi Pumas, is one such individual.

His impact on both students and the community have been so profound that he is being recognized by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is proclaiming today, July 19th, as "José Longoria Day." Congratulations Mr. Longoria!

09/15/2022

Boomwhakers are the instrument of the month! Here is a video of some talented musicians playing them.

When we are on stage together we feel like children who want to have a great time. So why not try to set a new record to play as fast as possible with boomwh...

09/05/2022

Happy Labor Day! We are closed for the holiday

08/30/2022

September is approaching quickly and it is National ADHD Awareness Month. Learn about how Music Therapy can address ADHD goals.

08/25/2022

What are we up to at HMT? We're showing off one of our therapists' setups for Telehealth music therapy sessions!

We've found that a microphone suspended on a boom arm gives us the freedom to move the mic around and ensure consistent, high-quality sound during a variety of activities, including instrumental play and singing.

We'd love to see your setups in the comments below!

08/23/2022

Chronic pain is the type of pain that remains after a typical injury recovery period or accompanies a chronic health condition, such as arthritis. Music therapy often helps manage chronic pain by increasing relaxation and supporting inflammation-reducing forms of exercise.

08/18/2022

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) awareness month, and Houston Music Therapy wants to share a snippet of Kevan’s story with you. Kevan, an adult with SMA, travels all over the world with his friends! In this video, he describes a special memory from a time he and his friends hiked in the mountains together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdosEMI5swo&t=87s

Adults living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) work with their companions to overcome daily obstacles. Hear from Kevan, an adult with Type 2 SMA, on how hi...

08/16/2022

Did you know music therapists collaborate in the medical setting to support patients as they undergo painful and stressful procedures? Learn more in these infographics about music therapy and procedural support!

08/15/2022

August is CLOVES Syndrome awareness month!

Congenital Lipomatous asymmetric Overgrowth, Vascular malformations, Epidermal nevi and Skeletal and spinal anomalies (CLOVES) syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects approximately 150 people globally. Check out the link below to Texas Children's Health for more information!

https://www.texaschildrens.org/health/cloves-syndrome

08/12/2022

Join Katey in this video to learn how to make your very own tambourine! #

08/09/2022

Here at Houston Music Therapy, we sometimes write songs with our clients to help promote self-expression, communication, coping, and more! Even those who don't use speech as their primary form of communication can create music to express themselves and support their therapy goals.

08/06/2022

What are we up to at HMT? Anthony has been working with one of our music therapy friends on filling in the missing words of songs to practice using their AAC device. Can you guess which Johnny Cash classic they were singing together in this picture?