Wildwood Music Therapy

03/03/2026

CW: murder/violence

We are a couple of days late, but it's important to me to recognize the Disability Day of Mourning which takes place every March 1st.

If you are not familiar, "Every year on March 1st, the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities killed by their family members. Vigils are held on the Day of Mourning in cities around the world." https://disability-memorial.org/

One thing that we can ALL do, regardless of our relationship with the disability community is: "Challenge ableism (anti-disability bias and prejudice) everywhere you see it. Challenge the idea that it is better to be dead than disabled, that disabled people are a drain on society, that disability means suffering, and that disabled lives are not worth living. Promote inclusion, community integration, and acceptance." https://autisticadvocacy.org/anti-filicide/

Please take a look the links I've included if you would like to learn more. 💚

02/14/2026

🌞Summer camps are here and are better than ever! We are so excited to offer a full day option for camp this year in collaboration with !

In The Bright Spot's new space, we'll have access to a great backyard space for our breaks AND we'll be able to offer extended day options to better fit your work schedule!

Dates: June 29th - July 3rd
🎸🔬9 to 12, AM Camp -- "Amped Up: Rock Band and Sound Science Lab," ages 7 - 14. In addition to exploring the instruments in a modern rock band and playing as group, campers will become sound scientists, exploring how music really works through hands on experiments.

🎵🎨1 to 4, PM Camp -- "Melody Makers and Masterpieces: Ukulele, Songwriting, and Arts Camp," ages 5 - 14. In addition to learning and practicing ukulele skills through familiar and fun music, campers will experiment with songwriting and bring those songs to life through a variety of art activities

Add-ons available:
Lunch Bunch: 12 to 1. Included for campers attending both the AM and PM camps.
Extended day AM and PM: 8am to 9am and 4pm to 5pm

Learn more and register at https://www.wildwoodmusictherapy.com/purchase/summer-camps

02/10/2026

February is Black History Month!

The power of music is often tied to the history that it's a part of. Check out some of these powerful songs about life as a Black American suggested by The Root in their "Say It Loud: The Ultimate Black History Month 2026 Playlist." 🎵

Songs listed:
India Arie - I Am Not My Hair
Same Cooke - A Change is Gonna Come
Marvin Gaye - “Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)”
James Brown – “Say It Loud (I’m Black and I’m Proud)”

Learn more from the founders of Black History Month:
https://asalh.org/black-history-month/about/
https://www.theroot.com/say-it-loud-this-is-the-ultimate-black-history-month-p-1851201585/slides/2

02/04/2026

Looks like next Tuesday we'll be in the upper 50s -- great weather to finally get out of the house and join us for a special Valentine's Day music class! ❤️

We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, February 10th at 11:00.
https://wildwoodmusictherapy.as.me/

01/28/2026

Help us congratulate Zach Palma, MM, MT-BC on successfully defending his Master's Thesis yesterday: "Music-based storytelling for older adult well-being: An adapted multiple case study."

So proud of you Zach! Congratulations! 🎉

01/23/2026

🎉 Kentuckians & KY Music Therapists Need Your Help!

🏛️ SIGN / SHARE THE PETITION FOR MT LICENSURE IN KY 👇
🔗: https://www.change.org/p/support-senate-bill-21-music-therapy-licensure-in-kentucky

The KY Music Therapy Task Force has been working closely with the bi-partisan legislators that have sponsored SB 21! This bill would recognize our "MT-BC" credential (Music Therapist - Board Certified) in the commonwealth and help create more access to person-centered music therapy.

Recognition of the MT-BC and protection of the term "music therapy" also helps protect service recipients like you! Better understanding of terminology ensures that people are receiving music therapy from someone who has completed (and stays current with) the education and training to practice professionally.

Please sign and share!

Support Senate Bill 21: Music Therapy Licensure in Kentucky

01/21/2026

Slice of life photo between interventions from a music therapy group in neuro rehab 🎵🧠 In this session, we were supporting speech language pathologist (SLP) goals of speech intelligibility, word finding, attention, and sequencing.

Music engagement activates diverse areas of the brain, so it's a powerful tool in neuro rehab!

Pictured here are a couple of patients, their SLP, and just a few of our tools: color coded keyboard and xylophone, frame drums, rhythm sticks, and accessibly printed lyrics.

01/14/2026

In addition to music therapy, Wildwood offers adaptive lessons, catered to each individuals strengths, needs, and interests. We are so proud to have shared in the joy of learning with this student and to have been able to incorporate their unique history as a coach. 🏐🎵
Image text: Before I had a stroke, I was a volleyball coach. Nora has taught so much about training similarities between sports skills and musical skills. She has rekindled in me the joy (and struggle) of learning.
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Wildwood Music Therapy provides curious, caring, and collaborative music therapy and music lessons for all ages and abilities in the Lexington, KY area. Learn more at wildwoodmusictherapy.com, email contact@wildwoodmusictherapy.com, or call us at 859-456-0292

01/06/2026

¡Mira! Take a look!

Bright Beginnings is back for 2026, but with some changes. Classes will be held on every-other Tuesday, and will now be designed to include bilingual songs and activities throughout the session. We are excited to see old and new faces for this new program!

Bright Beginnings ha regresado para 2026, con algunos cambios. Las clases serán cada dos martes y ahora incluirán canciones y actividades bilingües a lo largo de cada sesión. ¡Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida tanto a caras conocidas como a nuevos niños a este nuevo programa!

⭐Register/registrar: https://wildwoodmusictherapy.as.me/bright-beginnings-music
More on exposure to two languages in the early years/Más información sobre la exposición a dos idiomas en la primera infancia: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6168212/

12/16/2025

Happy Holidays from Wildwood!

We're taking a social media break over the holidays, but our music therapists will still be around some and will let you know when they are taking their holiday breaks. We hope everyone stays safe and warm! 💚

🎁Bright Beginnings Classes will be back on January 12th, and don't forget, you can still check out our musical experience gifts: https://www.wildwoodmusictherapy.com/purchase

12/11/2025

Heard lots of "boos" yesterday because it was the last day of our therapeutic recreation choir and ukulele classes of the year, but also lots of excitement for our performance on Saturday! So grateful for the opportunity to make music and have the best time with these folks all year long!

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Wildwood Music Therapy provides curious, caring, and collaborative music therapy and music lessons for all ages and abilities in the Lexington, KY area. Learn more at wildwoodmusictherapy.com, email contact@wildwoodmusictherapy.com, or call us at 859-456-0292

12/05/2025

So grateful to be a small part of University of Kentucky Aphasia Lab and their end of the year celebration! Check out what they're doing to support folks with Aphasia and raise awareness in the Lexington community: https://chs.uky.edu/aphasia-lab