I can’t believe how long it has been since I have blogged! The summer zoomed by faster than I had anticipated and then September seemed to have disappeared before I could catch my breath! Can you believe it’s already October?! I’m looking forward to the fall – I love the fall – the colours, the …
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Music Therapy and Music Lessons
Many people wonder what is the difference between a music therapy session and a music lesson? Which would suit my child best, a music therapy session or a music lesson? Depending on what your goals are for your child will determine which stream of music you should ultimately put your child in. A music therapy …
Adapted Music Lessons
Sometimes kids just want to be kids! When a child has a disability daily therapy can be overwhelming. Between Speech Therapy, Physiotherapy and even Music therapy it can be a long day. CLEAR Music Therapy offers adapted music lessons which meets a child at their ability level and works solely on skills to learn …
Are You Pinning?
The website, Pinterest seems to be all the rage at the moment even if you don’t have a smart phone to enjoy it’s easy to use app. So what is pinning anyways? Pinterest is a website that allows you to create a virtual cork board by “pinning” websites and ideas. Just think how much …
Adapted Piano or Voice Lessons for Children with Special Needs in Calgary, Alberta
Christmas is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a great Christmas present for a child with special needs in Calgary, Alberta consider getting them music lessons! Each lesson is adapted specifically for that individual to excel in a success-based environment! Discover how music lessons can build confidence and develop a new love …
10 More Sleeps!!
It is officially 10 sleeps until Christmas Day and I can’t wait! The excitement is building in the air as we all wrap up loose ends and have our last sessions before Christmas! There is one more week until the holiday break starts and just enough time to squeeze in this intervention. I found this …
Five Gingerbread Men
This intervention is perfect for the holiday season! Who doesn’t want to sing about gingerbread men cookies?! This song touches on many different goals such as impulse control, counting, socialization, participation and taking turns. It is always a hit with younger children especially if you can exaggerate and go over the top with the …
CLEAR Music Therapy Newsletter Vol 1. Issue 1.
The first CLEAR Music Therapy Newsletter issue is out! If you want to be apart of the mailing list please leave a comment with your email address or contact me at julie@clearmusictherapy.com!
It is Snowing!
I think the snow is finally here to stay! We have been very lucky with just little spurts of it here and there, but I think the time has finally come for winter. I love children’s songs about weather. Talking about the weather brings up so many different topics to talk about, like activities, what …
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, Everyone!
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! In Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving a little bit earlier than our neighbours down south! The first weekend in October welcomes us with turkey, pumpkin pie & a holiday Monday! I’m sure my fellow Canadians are busy getting their houses prepared for family and figuring out what ingredients they will need for the …