29 | An Interview with Music Therapist Alexa Marsellos
EPISODE 29
Alexa Marsellos, a board-certified music therapist and music educator joins us to discuss how she implements adaptive music lessons for students of all ages and abilities. In 2023, she founded Neurobeat Music Therapy (@neurobeatmusictherapy), a practice dedicated to fostering growth, improving lives, and advocating for the transformative power of music therapy.
Quick Notes from the Episode:
Music therapists work with people of all ages, and all diagnoses, utilizing music to achieve non-musical goals.
You don’t have to be a musician to incorporate music into your daily life and integrating it into fun learning.
Once you get home — give yourself grace. Your baby is learning and growing, and so are you!
As your kiddo grows, they’re going to develop and outgrow methods that worked previously, don’t be afraid to try new things and to look for new strategies.
Check out the article Alexa wrote for the NICU Alumni Resource Library where she not only shares about the resources below but provides support and advice on how to explore play and music therapy with your child.
Resources for finding children’s' songs:
Super Simple Songs: Find simple, familiar songs in both English and Spanish, also on IG @supersimpleofficial
Music for Kiddos: Music therapist and educator who writes music for children, also on IG @Music_for_kiddos
Resound Music Therapy: Music therapist who shares songs and activities @resoundmusictherapy
Social Media Accounts with resources and DIY activities:
@Early.explorer: DIY Activities, Crafts, Play-Based Learning.
@busytoddler: Ideas for hands-on play and support for others in their parenting journey.
@dayswithgrey: playful activities for kids.
Brands that have sensory toys and also share resources:
@Lovevery: Products designed for the child's developing brain.
@Learningresources: Educational toys.
@Lakeshorelearning: Educational materials and toys.
@Beginlearning: Products that promote early learning.
Music toys and instruments with links for unfamiliar ones:
Maracas/ Egg Shakers
Tambourines
Drums
Scarves
Disclaimer: We have not received any compensation from these organizations to share their resources and information with you.
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