Center for Music Therapy and Wellness, LLC

01/22/2026

Rhythmic entrainment occurs when our motor system is coupled with our auditory system, causing movement on a subconscious level. Think tapping your toe to music without thinking about it or walking in time with music being played in the grocery store. Rhythmic entrainment is often utilized by music therapists and can be particularly helpful if a client has damage to a motor-area of the brain and consciously wants to move, but is unable to do so or do so with proper motor planning. Rhythmic entrainment can essentially allow the music therapist to “hack into the brain” and stimulate movement. “Mwahaha”! We love our job!

01/19/2026

01/15/2026

GOALS MATTER! ✅ 🙌 Check out how hard our client is working toward their goals!
This structured musical activity targets impulse control and functional communication using clear verbal cues like “ready, set, go” and a countdown to “stop.” These skills support impulse control, listening, turn-taking, and expressive communication, reinforcing communication and self-control through predictable musical cues.

01/12/2026

😱 Can you believe it? The music therapy students at Drury University are back to school! Each semester, students from the Drury Music Therapy program work in our clinic to complete their clinical training requirements.
Like this post if you know any of our students or wish them a happy semester in the comments!

01/09/2026

EXCITING NEWS! We are thrilled to welcome Alyssa to our music therapy team! 🎵 Her vibrant spirit and unique talents will truly impact those she works with. 🎵 To read more about Alyssa and her journey to music therapy, check out her bio on our website: https://bit.ly/49fAhxB

01/08/2026

Change. We all go through it. Here are some songs that can guide you through your journeys of change throughout the year. These songs remind us we can grow and transform, even when life is unexpected.
🎵 Brand New Kind of Me by Alicia Keys
🎶 Changes by Hayd
🎵 I Drink Wine by Adele
🎶 My Future by Billie Eilish
🎵 Sometimes H.E.R.
🎶 Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves

P.S. Working with a music therapist can be a great way to process life’s many changes. Within the safety of the therapeutic relationship, a music therapist can help you explore your emotions related to change by connecting you to meaningful music experiences unique to your circumstances. Music relaxation, listening, or even creation can bring insights and promote healing.

01/05/2026

🔍 Stay focused on your mission. We are. 🔍

01/01/2026

🎆 🎉 Wishing everyone a happy 2026! We hope this year is the best one yet! 🎉 🎆

12/29/2025

🤩 🌟 On Tuesday December 9th in Wilhoit Theater, the Center for Music Therapy and Wellness “Rockstars” groups had their performance! This program has been made sustainable through generous donations from the Ingram Family and Music Therapy of the Ozarks. Performers got to sing, act, boomwhack, and dazzle the audience with the “Twelve Days of Instruments”! We hope you will see the love and pride in these pictures that were in the room that night! Thank you to Drury University Theater and Orchard Audio Visual for their support in making the space great and the sound system sparkle! 🌟 🤩

12/26/2025

🎈 🎉 Join us in wishing Sarah a very happy birthday! 🎉 🎈She has been a part of the CMTW team for about four years–faithfully serving in our Joplin clinic, creating continuity of care for so many people. She works hard to provide individualized services to MANY clients and is always professional and organized! She has a brilliant mind and exudes empathy. We are proud of her and hope she has a great birthday! Would you wish her a happy birthday in the comments?

12/25/2025

❄️ ☃️ We want to wish all of our clients and community partners a very happy holiday season! We hope you have a wonderful end to the 2025 year! Comment below how YOU will be celebrating! ❄️ ☃️

12/24/2025

🎸🎄 Check out our awesome client Garrett rocking “Jingle Bells” on our new AeroBand guitar! We’ve been using active music making with new experiences to practice attention, task shifting, and cognitive flexibility as well as autonomy and decision making. Garrett chose “Jingle Bells” out of several songs to share with you! We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season! 🎸🎄