Resonate Music Therapy LLC

12/29/2025

We're grateful to have spent a few team meeting minutes before the holiday to connect as musicians and just jam! We hope you had the merriest of Christmases, happy holidays, and that you have a very happy New Year.

12/15/2025

Please see this phenomenal article on the proposed rate cuts to music therapy under the state medicaid waivers, and how it will impact music therapists throughout the state of CO!

Colorado is looking at an $800M budget deficit. The state blames part of that on the skyrocketing costs of Medicaid.

12/06/2025

We are pleased to formally introduce our wonderful admin team, Sadie and Amber, who both help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes at Resonate. From scheduling to intake to community outreach, Sadie and Amber handle the logistics of services at Resonate!

Sadie -
Sadie has been with Resonate for around one year now. She is a mom to three kids, loves to read fantasy books and hike and camp all around Colorado with her family.

Amber -
Amber has been with Resonate for around six months. They are currently a graduate student at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (Go Mountain Lions!) studying clinical psychology. You can find Amber studying for their exams on campus, experiementing with new blacksmithing techniques/designs, and reading comics with friends.

Feel free to drop a ‘hello!’ in the comments or like on this post to say hi!

12/01/2025

Urgent message about music therapy here in Colorado! A SIGNIFICANT funding source for music therapy (multiple state Medicaid waivers) is at risk of being cut by 40%.

The short ‘why’ (please see our full post on our website): Many music therapy (MT) clients in the state of Colorado rely on state medicaid waivers for MT coverage. The state plans to cut reimbursement rates by a combined 40%, with an implementation date of 5-7 months from now. Margins are already tight when it comes to music therapy services- music therapy practices will either go under, or will no longer be able to provide services under Medicaid waivers.

Please help us by submitting comments directly to the state through their provided form- we will link to this on the homepage of our site, resonatemt.com.

Under ‘Which LTSS Sustainability Action(s) Is Your Comment About?’, select ‘Reduce Movement Therapy to Align with Rate Methodology’. Your public comment to HCPF could be in reference to your experience with MT and its value, or asking them to consider other cost-saving actions outside of a drastic cut that devalues providers, and will make it impossible for providers to continue accepting Medicaid waiver clients.

Music therapy has been an established service under these waivers for decades, and we’ve made a transformative difference in the lives of the individuals and families we work with. We help clients reach important life goals through music-based interventions, whether those goals are physical, cognitive, regulatory, or social/emotional. Music therapists are trained, with a minimum of a four-year degree in music therapy, a subsequent 1,200 clinical training hours, after which they’re eligible to sit for the board exam for music therapists. Your support could mean a world of difference for us! As a reminder, all info for providing feedback on these cuts is on our website, resonatemt.com.

11/21/2025

Join us in starting our occupational therapy division here at Resonate!

We are an inclusive and supportive private practice offering music therapy, speech therapy, and now occupational therapy, here in Colorado Springs. You’ll be joining a team of music therapists and speech therapists who thoroughly enjoy what we do! We value autonomy, open and honest communication at all levels, and protecting work/life balance. Pay is per hour (admin, clinical, prep, etc), not per clinical hour. Pay starts at $42 hourly, depending on experience.

Benefits include a 401k with 3% match, 50 hours of paid time off per year, a $250 per month health insurance reimbursement through a QSEHRA, and a $300 annual continuing education stipend. Approximately 70-75% of your time would involve direct clinical work- this PRN position is flexible based on your schedule as we balance growing interest/caseload! You would have the ability to communicate your own scheduling preferences, while still benefiting from admin taking care of scheduling, billing, and other back-office tasks.

All communication is honored at Resonate. We’re a holistic practice where we strive towards a neuroaffirming, client-led, and anti-ableist approach to care.

We’re seeking an occupational therapist whose interest is piqued by the idea of consistent collaboration with music therapists and speech therapists, who are experienced in working closely with families, and who is energized at the thought of working on a team where regulation underscores all we do. We’re looking for a clinician with a robust understanding of sensory needs, as well as the skills to help clients/families implement coping tools and strategies across environments.

In this role, you will work primarily with children and teens, providing assessment, treatment planning, and direct therapy services. You’d be predominantly working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals with all kinds of disabilities.

Want to apply? Start by emailing your resume to Marissa at marissa@resonatemt.com.

11/17/2025

Check out our newest blog post to learn more about common myths and misconceptions about AAC- from thinking a loved one isn’t “ready” for an AAC device to the myth that AAC is expensive. Dive deeper into ten myths to
learn more about how AAC can truly be accessible, helpful, and a valuable aid in holistic communication. Here at Resonate, we strive to honor the idea that communication of any kind is seen and heard; breaking down common myths and better understanding AAC is an excellent way to begin to do so!

Click the link to read the full blog post:

www.resonatemt.com/music-blog/myths-about-aac-augmentative-and-alternative-communication

Want to learn more about AAC in general or more specifically about AAC devices? Contact us at 719-354-0893 or staff@resonatemt.com to learn more or set up an evaluation.

11/13/2025

If you're a master's-level music therapist looking for a short-term work engagement, we'd love to have you! Whether you're looking for a full caseload or working part-time with however many clients you'd like (Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays available), this short-term (5-6 months) engagement does have the opportunity to become long-term, dependent on funding. Pay is per hour worked, not per clinical hour completed, and starts at $30-32 per hour (depending on experience).

We’re looking for a neuroaffirmative, client-led music therapist. This role would mainly entail working with autistic and neurodivergent children and teens, as well as individuals of all ages with cognitive and/or physical disabilities. Sessions predominantly take place in our cozy, well-stocked clinic space at 2906 Beacon Street (alongside a few community-based clients).

We are prioritizing applications from master's level clinicians at this time due to funding, but still accepting bachelor's level applicants (differentiated pay rate).

If you’d like to apply, please start by sending your resume to Marissa at marissa@resonatemt.com

Questions? Text or call Marissa at 719-492-5282

11/04/2025

We have an urgent message- music therapy in Colorado is at incredible risk.

The short ‘why’ (please see our full post on our website): Many music therapy (MT) clients in the state of Colorado rely on state medicaid waivers for MT coverage. The state plans to cut reimbursement rates by a combined 40%, with an implementation date of 5-7 months from now. Margins are already tight when it comes to music therapy services- music therapy practices will either go under, or will no longer be able to provide services under Medicaid waivers.

Please help us by submitting comments directly to the state through their provided form- we will link to this on the homepage of our site, resonatemt.com.

Under ‘Which LTSS Sustainability Action(s) Is Your Comment About?’, select ‘Reduce Movement Therapy to Align with Rate Methodology’. Your public comment to HCPF could be in reference to your experience with MT and its value, or asking them to consider other cost-saving actions outside of a drastic cut that devalues providers, and will make it impossible for providers to continue accepting Medicaid waiver clients.

Music therapy has been an established service under these waivers for decades, and we’ve made a transformative difference in the lives of the individuals and families we work with. We help clients reach important life goals through music-based interventions, whether those goals are physical, cognitive, regulatory, or social/emotional. Music therapists are trained, with a minimum of a four-year degree in music therapy, a subsequent 1,200 clinical training hours, after which they’re eligible to sit for the board exam for music therapists. Your support could mean a world of difference for us! As a reminder, all info for providing feedback on these cuts is on our website, resonatemt.com.

10/24/2025

Gear up for a fun afternoon of trick-or-treating at our Fall open house! Along with food trucks, Fall crafts and games, music, and other activities, we will have four ‘houses’ from which you can trick-or-treat. Each ‘resident’ (Resonate staff as well as some wonderful volunteers) will have a candy, gluten-free and dye-free candy, and non-edible treats. Whose ‘house’ are you most excited to trick-or-treat at?

Sarah:

Sarah is our resident at 258 Speech Street and one of Resonate’s speech therapists. This year, Sarah will be handing out treats from her castle in full princess garb. Sarah’s hobbies include practicing articulation with her knights, tending to her magical garden, and talking with her castle visitors.

Pat:

You can find Pat at 259 Speech Street. Pat is visiting her grandchildren from Halloween Town, so be sure to stop by while she is in town. Pat enjoys making cookies in her house for her grandchildren, fending off the big, bad wolf, and sneakily having a chocolate bar after bedtime.

Mica:

Mica is one of our amazing music therapists. They recently moved from Hogwarts to 257 Music Avenue, so be sure to give them a warm welcome to the neighborhood! Mica’s favorite activities include catching the golden snitch (150 points for Slytherin!), participating in the goblet of fire, and helping their fellow wizards emotionally regulate through music.

Pippa:

When you knock on the door of 2506 Music Avenue, don’t be surprised when a kid opens the door. Pippa may seem young, but don’t let her fool you! Her magic makes her look younger than she really is. Pippa enjoys casting spells to turn lipstick from red to black, befriending local spiders, and making potions in her mom’s old cauldron.

Our sensory-friendly open house for all of our clients and community members is tomorrow, October 25, 2025, 3-5 pm. Join us at 2906 Beacon Street, Colorado Springs, 80907. All are welcome!

10/21/2025

October is AAC Awareness Month! AAC stands for alternative and augmentative communication. AAC includes low and high-tech tools and strategies that provide access to communication. Read on to learn more about AAC!

There are AAC options for ALL ages, as well as a variety of access methods for different visual/motor needs. AAC users may be completely non-speaking, have a few words, or even be gestalt language processors.

Research actually suggests that giving access to AAC (specifically speech-generating devices) and education on utilization actually SUPPORTS verbal speech in children! The best way to acquire an AAC device is to consult with a SLP that has skills in the evaluation, selection, and coaching process. Here at Resonate, our SLPs have experience in selecting the most appropriate device, providing client & family education and implementation, and collaboration to
provide the most extensive support possible.

There is no “right” way to use AAC. Just like babies learn to talk through babbling, AAC users need to be allowed to explore their device through babbling (or repeating/hitting random buttons). AAC should ONLY be used for the individual’s communication - what THEY want to say, WHEN they want to say it, and HOW they want to say it. We can model what we *think* they might want to say, but the device is not for us to prompt them to follow directions. It’s THEIR voice.

Meet our speech team! Sarah Killian, M.S., CCC-SLP, is our phenomenal licensed SLP. We’re grateful to have her here at Resonate, as she brings years of expertise to our team.
Reid Edington, MT-BC, CF-SLP has started her clinical fellowship year here at Resonate - we’re ecstatic to have a dually certified music therapist+speech therapist on our team. If you feel that you or a loved one would benefit from support or would like more information about AAC, please contact us. If we can’t help, we’ll connect you with someone who can. resonatemt.com

Happy AAC Awareness Month!

10/13/2025

Halloween and trick-or-treating offer a chance for community connection, fun, and celebration, but the excitement can also bring unpredictability and new routines that can be challenging, particularly for neurodivergent trick-or-treaters. Wearing a costume, walking in unfamiliar environments, or encountering unexpected sensory input may lead to sensory overload. Taking time to prepare for these changes can help make the experience feel more manageable and empowering! Our neuroaffirmative educational book about trick-or-treating is designed for people of all ages, with a balance of describing the event, autonomous options like taking breaks, as well as actions the trick-or-treater may take while trick-or-treating. We hope our resource is helpful for individuals of all ages who may benefit from more information on the entire process.

To access our neuro-affirmative book on trick-or-treating, just go to our site resonatemt.com and click on 'resources' then 'blog'.

09/25/2025

What does a day in the life of a private practice music therapist look like? The life of a music therapist can vary widely based on what populations they work with and the setting, so come along with us to learn about what a day in the life of one of our music therapists, Micaela Garcia, MT-BC, can look like!

Mica likes to start her day in our resource closet, finding tools to use during her sessions. She knows her clients well, which helps her pick out her clients’ favourite books, items, and activities to use within sessions.

Most of Mica’s day is spent actively in session, using all kinds of instruments! Since most of Mica’s clients have a mental health focus, Mica facilitates emotional processing, autonomy/self-advocacy, and other goals through songwriting, lyric analysis, and active music making.

Some clients prefer digital music to live instruments, so Mica often uses Garage Band or Logic, programs where clients can work towards non-musical goals that are important to them using music creation as the medium.

At Resonate, we believe that sensory needs always come first. This can look like engaging actively with clients in sensory-focused play, often facilitated musically. Mica often finds herself exploring these activities with her clients and finding new items and ways to meet their individual sensory needs, whether that’s meeting vestibular needs with a swing, playing with toys with various textures for tactile input, or climbing through this padded sensory tunnel for proprioceptive and vestibular input!

There are a LOT of behind-the-scenes tasks for a music therapist, including paperwork (assessments, daily notes, progress reports), earning new client preferred songs, coordination of care, and all the daily tasks that come with being an employee. Taking a moment for a cup of tea and a breath while knocking out admin tasks is helpful!