Our 25th Anniversary at ET Music Therapy!!

It’s our 25th Anniversary at ET Music Therapy! It’s hard to believe that so many years have past. We’re so honored to make a difference here in Vancouver! We started out traveling to schools and homes, and now we service the North Vancouver and Richmond community in 2 studio locations.

In November, (Covid restrictions permitting), we are hosting a small, closed celebration to honor and give thanks to our community sponsors, donors, and supporters. We are also hosting a silent auction to create a bursary for families that cannot otherwise afford music therapy services. Thank you to all who have supported us over the years .

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Beyond the Studio Podcast: Learn about the Meet In The Music© Curriculum & Music Therapy Goal Bank

Excited to be a guest (Esther Thane) on these two amazing women's podcast: Adrienne Pringle & Cathy Thompson! Podcast title: “Connecting with Children with Autism & Diverse Needs through Music”

To listen, just search ‘Canadian Music Therapy’ in your favourite podcast app, OR:

on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gci56J_U

on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../connecting.../id1553074293...

Presenting at the Canadian Association of Music Therapists National Conference 2021

The Canadian Association of Music Therapists annual conference begins May 29- June 14, 2021. Emily Naccarato and Esther Thane are both doing presentations. Esther will be sharing about her journey with open-heart surgery with original artwork by her daughter, and Emily will be sharing about online music therapy sessions tools and strategies.

Free Music Therapy Sessions Thanks to the Canadian Band BIG WRECK's Photographer Nina Skowronski

It is with great honour that ET Music Therapy is proud to offer 6 music therapy sessions- free of charge to one family with a child with diverse needs. This is a result of a fundraising collaboration with Nina Skowronski, photographer for the Canadian Band BIG WRECK. It is in honour of the former guitarist of the band: Brian Doherty, who passed away from cancer 2019.

STORY: Nina Skowronski opened her photo gallery to honor Brian, his work and legacy with Big Wreck with 100% of proceeds donated to ET Music to carry on his wish. Brian wanted to connect with ET Music Therapy (after Big Wreck's last North American tour), about his work in therapeutic music work he was doing, but once the tour was over he was not able to, as his diagnosis progressed.

WORDS FROM NINA:

"With the spirit of celebration, gathering, giving, looking back at the year and on the cusp of a new decade there is much to celebrate. A sweet and rocking pause to celebrate a special piece of Big Wreck & to celebrate Brian with a look ahead at his music legacy woven into the songs this tour and tours to come in longevity Big Wreck has defined.

ET Music Therapy uses music in connecting with diverse needs. Their one simple principle, “Music is one of the most motivating and effective mediums for building strong connections with individuals with Autism and other diverse needs.” 100% of purchases will go toward covering services for families with children with diverse needs who cannot afford music therapy services, having children share in music through Brian’s legacy.

Why ET Music Therapy?

I met Esther Thane, founder of ET Music Therapy, at a Vancouver show where she was interviewing @Ian Thornley. With us located on two different coasts we’ve remained connected through the powers of the digital world. Brian and I had a lot of conversations about his work in music and the ways he could share it and assist others in making life more well rounded and working with ET Music Therapy. With the tour still up and running we waited. Today I’m picking up a piece where we left off. Music inspires us, haunts us, it lifts us up - it taught us our ABC’s - the power of music is why this organization was chosen to connect the work of music therapy and Brian’s work in music.

Thank you Esther for this opportunity to serve and to serve with music that can positively impact the life of one and the lives of those around them. Thank you Brian - Thank you Ian Thornley, Chuck Keeping, Dave McMillin, Chris Caddell”

Nina

Nina Skowronski Photography

https://www.ninaskow.com/gallery-1-2

COLORS OF US- Imagine Magazine 2020

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Proud to be a contributer for the imagine Magazine 2020- COLORS OF US, completing the writeup for early childhood music therapy in Canada! ;)

"imagine 2020 is one of the most comprehensive interactive publication of early childhood music therapy around the world. Take your clinical practice to the next level and explore a wealth of information about cultural responsiveness, diverse language learners, trauma-informed care for displaced children, and 41 country reports. Learn from 80+ of the world’s best early childhood music therapists."

Music Therapy colleagues- download your copy here: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id1521528038 

(go to your country version)

Music Therapists Virtual Choir

116 Music Therapists all over the world come together and share their healing musical message "You are not alone", a musical adaptation of "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen. We as Music therapists use the power of music daily to connect, heal and transform lives and relationships and wanted to share our healing musical gifts with you. We are in the midst of very challenging times in our world and many are experiencing depression, confusion, frustration, anxiety, fear, loneliness and so much more. This message is for you! Esther & Nate had the priviledge of participating. See if you can find them!