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My name is JoAnn Jordan. I am a board certified music therapist providing services in Hays, Kansas and the surrounding area. Providing music therapy services to older adults & preschoolers is a joy for me. Sharing resources is what this site is all about.
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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Music for Creativity
The #ideachat conversation inspired within me many thoughts on using music for a creative process. Many of my thoughts have been on different ways of listening. Passive listening is what I observe most used by people. You turn on music … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Music Therapy
Tagged Active listening, Communication, creativity, Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, Music, Skill
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Art to Inspire
January 31st is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. In last year’s post I encouraged you to listen & look. This year I am promoting consideration of what supports creativity. It was my pleasure to take part in the January 14, 2011 … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Quality of life, Resources
Tagged Art, Business, creativity, Inspire Your Heart with Art Day, Julia Cameron, Muse, Work of art
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Aging in Song
Last week I shared my questions on conscious aging. From time to time it is interesting to share songs about ages with senior adults to get them sharing their perspectives. Here are a few suggestions for those in elder care … Continue reading
Posted in Music Therapy, Older Adults, Theme
Tagged Elderly care, Music, Old age, Que Sera
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Kazoo…For You!
Kazoos are wonderfully affordable instruments. They are easy to play. (My one-year old niece likes to play a kazoo.) So, let’s plan a big National Kazoo Day celebration on January 28th! I encourage people to purchase or make a kazoo … Continue reading
Using Music to Address Social Issues
Many in the classical music world have heard about El Sistema. Dr. José Antonio Abreu developed this program in 1975 out of his belief that: ”A child’s physical poverty is overcome by the spiritual richness that music provides.” (You can find … Continue reading
Posted in Music Therapy, Quality of life
Tagged Benjamin Zander, Classical music, El Sistema, Music education, Music Therapy
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Conscious Aging
Old age, the twilight years, withering away. All these words bring various aspects of aging to mind. It makes we wonder if we are aware/conscious each day, each moment that we are aging. When do you think someone is old? … Continue reading
Records, Tapes and CDs, oh my!
In my parents’ day, record albums were where it was at! Somewhere in a box in their garage, there are probably a few dozen sleeves with scratched recordings buried under layers of dust. The artists on these records are probably … Continue reading
Help with ideas
Many people make resolutions and plans at the start of a new year. On New Year’s Eve I shared my three words for the year: strengthen, stretch, sustain. Part of all three words is being sure what I share in … Continue reading
Advocate: Come join me in the hammock!
Advocacy is powerful. It is our individual role and responsibility to be advocates. Yet, most people avoid it. “I don’t have any influence.” ”No one listens to me.” “What would I say?” Yes, it feels risky. It is, to use … Continue reading
Posted in Music Therapy, Resources
Tagged advocacy, American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy, NPR
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Winter Sing-along
Winter is here. While some people associate many winter songs with Christmas, they are still appropriate to share in January. Here is a list of songs for those living or working with older adults. Why not play a little “name … Continue reading
