MUSIC THERAPY
Music therapy is an evidence-based, established healthcare profession that uses music to help address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social/behavioral needs of clients of all ages and in a variety of settings. To learn more about the profession, visit the American Music Therapy Association at www.musictherapy.org
MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY
Music Therapy Services of Central Kentucky (MTSCK) provides music therapy services for children and adults throughout Kentucky. Board-certified music therapists (MT-BCs) work to reduce pain and anxiety in medical settings, create pathways of learning for children in school settings, improve overall health in wellness programs, and enhance social and cognitive skills for adults in memory care.
Services are provided for individuals and groups; in homes, schools, and care facilities.
To make a referral or request music therapy services, contact Paula Roberts, MT-BC, at probertsmtbc@insightbb.com
Lorinda Jones, MA, MT-BC, is the co-owner of MTSCK. She holds degrees in music education and counseling along a music therapy board certification from Tennessee Technological University. After 13 years of teaching public school music, Lorinda completed her music therapy training and began contract services in Hardin and surrounding counties. She is an active member of the state and regional music therapy organizations and has presented workshops at state, regional, and national music therapy and music education conferences.
The music therapists providing services for MTSCK have met the national requirements for music therapy training and board certification. MTSCK therapists supervise and mentor music therapy students completing undergraduate fieldwork and internship requirements.
To learn more about becoming a music therapist, visit the American Music Therapy Association at https://www.musictherapy.org/careers/information_for_becoming_a_music_therapist/
Music Therapy Workshops and Training Opportunities:
Music Therapy Services of Central Kentucky is dedicated to providing quality educational and therapeutic arts experiences to all audiences using workshops, performances, special programming, and retreats. Services include multimedia materials and products tailored to your needs. MTSCK provides services to audiences that include
- Support Groups
- Survivor and Wellness Retreats
- Conferences
- Bereavement Services
- Candlelight Services
- Clinical Inservice
- Family workshops
Topics include
- Music assisted relaxation
- Drum and Rhythm Circles
- Engaging Your Audience Using Songs and Percussion
- Celtic Passages: Music and Legends of the Celts
- Dulcimers adapted for special populations
- Creative writing journey
- Kentucky Musical Journey
To request workshop or training information, contact MTSCK by emailing Paula Roberts, MT-BC, at probertsmtbc@insightbb.com
What's Hot off the Press!
Online Music Lessons & Video Tutorials
To help keep you making music, I am offering private & group lessons via Zoom and video tutorials via Facebook
- All levels Mountain Dulcimer
- Beginning and Continuing Lever Harp
- Music Theory
To sign up for a group or private lesson, contact Lorinda here.