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MT Mentor

11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Join experienced music therapy mentor Jennifer Hicks and her guests to learn more about the topics most relevant to today's professional and student music therapists. Let's fill our cups and share our wisdom together!

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Episodes

MT Mentor Episode 10

April 19, 2021 19:48 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Tim Ringgold. Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, columnist, and the author of the book, Sonic Recovery: Harness the Power of Music to Stay Sober. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults in residential treatment, and is a sought-after international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, addiction, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Tim ...

MT Mentor Episode 9

March 02, 2021 23:36 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Jennifer Pinson. Jennifer Pinson is the owner and founder of Dynamic Music Services Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. There she manages a team of music therapists, interns, and practicum students. Jennifer is knowledgeable about business topics, having completed the Streetwise MBA program through the SBA. Jennifer is also a published author, speaker, and the owner of Career Driven Mom, which focuses on finding your harmony through career...

MT Mentor Episode 8

February 11, 2021 20:53 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentors for this episode, Helen Dolas, MS, MT-BC and Ron Borczon, MM, MT-BC. Full Bios: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ffzy1rXpifhHoZf9swQySlCCJqkpfOW6/view?usp=sharing Topics discussed in this episode: The evolution and increased awareness of music therapy, The use of rhythm and music therapy with those affected by mass disasters and trauma, Lessons learned as a MTBO in the midst of a global pandemic, The wisdom of listening and being presen...

MT Mentor Episode 7

January 08, 2021 18:41 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentors for this episode, Lindsay Markworth and Alan Turry. Lindsay Markworth, MMT, MT-BC, NRMT, is a board-certified music therapist and owner of Twin Cities Music Therapy Services in Minneapolis, MN. She has a master's degree in music therapy from Temple University and completed the Level 1 Nordoff-Robbins MT Training at NYU. She is adjunct faculty at Augsburg University teaching clinical improvisation. Dr. Alan Turry, DA, MT-BC, NRMT, LCAT is Managi...

MT Mentor Episode 6

December 22, 2020 20:51 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Amy Furman. Amy Furman, MM, MT-BC has led the development of the Minneapolis Public School Music Therapy program, which now has eight music therapists. Her specialties include students with ASD, English Learners, and inclusion/mainstreaming in the music classroom. She served as a state mentor for Minnesota Music Educators in the areas of urban education and special needs students. A Past President of the American Music Therapy As...

MT Mentor Episode 5

December 01, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Dr. Natasha Thomas. Natasha Thomas, PhD is a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) currently serving as Assistant Professor at Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). She received her undergraduate degree in music therapy from the University of North Dakota (UND), holds a masters degree in special education (also from UND, with an emphasis on visual impairment), and completed her PhD in expressive therapie...

MT Mentor Episode 4

October 27, 2020 20:03 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentors for this episode, Beth Allard Yoder and Nathan Mensah. Beth Allard Yoder is a board-certified music therapist with a Master of Arts in Music Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She is a sole practitioner with a private practice serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. Along with her clinical work, Beth is also the Integrator at Music Therapy Ed, and has served as adjunct faculty at SMWC. These roles bring all of her ...

MT Mentor Episode 3

October 27, 2020 19:24 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Ami Kunimura. Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC is the founder of The Self-Care Institute and provides therapeutic support for professionals around the world who are experiencing burnout. Ami has been a board-certified music therapist since 2006, specializing in mental health, trauma, and addictions treatment. Ami also holds certifications in yoga education and first and second degree reiki, with training in mindfulness and meditation. She...

MT Mentor Episode 2

October 12, 2020 20:44 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Dr. Alicia Ann Clair. Alicia Ann Clair, Ph.D., MT-BC, is a professor emeritus at the University of Kansas School of Music, Lawrence, where she has a long history of clinical research, teaching, and service. Dr. Clair is a past president of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and has also served on its board of directors. Topics discussed in this episode: Observations and experiences related to the evolution of the mu...

MT Mentor Episode 1

September 22, 2020 16:07 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for our very first episode, Emma Moonier. Emma is a Registered Attachment Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and a Board-Certified Music Therapist. She is a professor of music therapy at Augsburg University and a music psychotherapist, specializing in attachment and attachment injury. Emma also works extensively with queer and trans youth. This episode includes conversations around understanding attachment and attachment inju...

MT Mentor Trailer

August 25, 2020 17:07 - 3 minutes - 2.75 MB

Learn more about the new podcast, MT Mentor, where you can join experienced music therapy mentor Jennifer Hicks and her guests as they discuss the topics most relevant to today's professional and student music therapists. Let’s fill our cups and share our wisdom together! Important Links: Transcript MT Mentor Website