by Emilia MT-BC | Jul 2, 2015 | Music Therapy
“You mean a professional singer has to take voice lessons?” This was a question asked of me not long ago. My response to that question is this, “Even a major leaguer has to go to batting practice.” Just because I get paid to do something, does not mean I am perfect at...
by Aaron Hansen | Jul 1, 2015 | Band & Orchestra, Music Education, Music Therapy
If you are looking to maintain, build or expand your music program, Gaining the Arts Advantage: Lessons from Schools that Value Arts Education examines 13 critical factors that influence successful arts programs. See an organized approach to the critical factors each...
by Aaron Hansen | Jun 1, 2015 | Conservatory, Music Education, Music Therapy
Abby is in 5th grade at Western Hills Elementary. She has studied piano with Paige Silberhorn for three years. Abby also plays the flute! Her teacher, Paige, says “Abby is a joy to work with! She is very talented and works hard eery week. She even memorizes a lot of...
by Aaron Hansen | Apr 16, 2015 | Music Advocacy, Music Therapy
Author: Megan Reuther DES MOINES, Iowa – Music can provide comfort to patients at a time they may need it most. It’s one of a few therapies that can help people when they enter end of life care, and five sisters started an event to help provide the service. For 30...
by Aaron Hansen | Feb 23, 2015 | Music Therapy, Press Releases
West Music, provider of music therapy services to the Central and Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois region since 1994, is proud to announce its participation in Music Therapy Awareness Week, February 23 to February 27, 2015. Music Therapy Awareness Week is intended...
by Aaron Hansen | Dec 29, 2014 | Music Advocacy, Music Education, Music Therapy
Students consume their music with technology; either on an iPod, through a music streaming service, or by watching YouTube. As educators, we begin with the knowledge a student possesses, and then provide the inspiration, guidance, and materials for students to expand...
