Let it Go – Jimmy Fallon

Not sure if any of you have checked in on Jimmy Fallon and the new Tonight Show, but WOW is he doing some great and funny things! The creativity never ceases to amaze me.

This past Sunday were the Oscars and ‘Let it Go’ won for Best Song from the Movie Frozen. Here is Idina Menzel singing the Academy Award winning song on Jimmy Fallon, accompanied by members of the band playing children’s instruments. LOVE IT.

Glass Mountain

This past Saturday I presented about music therapy to the folks at Glass Mountain in Irvine, CA. Ten people were in attendance and I spoke about the field of music therapy, my story of why I became a music therapist, and then we ended with a drum circle. The participants were just lovely, smart, kind, … Read more

Play Your Part Happenings

Here’s what’s happening at Play Your Part this month! We finished up our first series of “Music and Me” groups! We have started two new clients this month (yay!) and currently looking for more students and clients to fill our schedule. Brianna Shaffer was featured in the Winter 2014 Chapman Magazine (picture above). Play Your Part … Read more

Music Therapy in Pediatric Oncology

My dad came across this article yesterday and sent it my way, as did my father-in-law. ha ha. They are both always watching out for me! It briefly described using music therapy, specifically “Therapeutic Music Videos”, with patients 11 to 24 undergoing stem cell transplants. Goals during treatment were to boost resilience , which they … Read more

The Grammys: Wrap Up

Did you all watch the Grammys last night? Of course I had to tune in as there were many musical collaborations in the line up. My favorite (by far!) was Carole King and Sara Bareilles’ duet of “Beautiful Brave”. King is most known for her Song of the Year from the 70’s “You’ve Got a Friend” in which she was the first woman to receive the award. Enjoy the duet.

Happy New Year!

Wanted to stop by and wish all of my families and students a Happy New Year! This week, Play Your Part gained an additional three students (yippee!) and is planning for three presentations next week. What have you guys been up to this first week back from the holidays? Brianna

To Get You Into the Holiday Spirit…

As some of you may know, The Sing Off is back in full swing! Pentatonix was the winner of the competition last year and they are doing great things. Here is something to get you into the holiday spirit!

Ben Folds, a judge on The Sing Off and amazing musician, is back again as a judge along with Jewel and Shawn Stockman. Mr. Folds and is an advocate and supporter of music therapy (yay! and thank you!). Find him on twitter, here.