OUR SERVICES
Music Therapy
Individual
Includes assessment, development of goals and objectives, designing interventions (Including but not limited to instrument play, singing, songwriting, improvisation) to address goals, facilitation of music interventions, evaluation.
Formats: In-Person and Virtual
Group
Formed according to shared goal areas and/or needs (PwP group, for example)
Formats: In-Person and Virtual
Music Wellness
Therapeutic Musicking Experiences. Goals addressed are embedded within each experience, and the participant can select according to their own self-identified needs.
Benefits addressed in all the Music Wellness Offerings:
- inducing relaxation
- increasing concentration and focus
- releasing negative feelings
- promoting feelings of well-being
- reducing tension and anxiety
- creating a sense of connectedness
- integrating mind and body
- fun!
Mindful Drumming
In-the-moment musicking, primarily through use of drums and percussion instruments. Join with family, friends, coworkers, community members for this satisfying music-making experience!
No music experience necessary – basic instruction provided – success oriented for all!Instruments provided for in-person.
Joining us virtually? You can explore “found sounds” within your home!
Formats: Group; In-Person and Virtual
CircleSinging
A la Bobby McFerrin; in-the-moment musicking, primarily through use of the voice. Join with family, friends, coworkers, community members to explore your speaking and musical voice in a creativity way!
No music experience necessary You say, “I can’t carry a tune in a bucket!” Makes no difference – I will prove you wrong!
Nervous to share your voice? A safe space for vocal exploration will be established through easy and inclusive vocal exercises
Additional benefits to those listed above:
- increased lung capacity
- improved voice production
Formats: Group; In-Person and Virtual
Rhythmics
Embodied music through movement. Based loosely on Dalcroze Eurhythmics, this unique music experience allows participants of all ages to explore musical properties (rhythm, melody, phrasing, form, dynamics, meter, tempo, volume) in a holistic manner.
Additional benefits to those listed above:
- improved gait
- improved coordination
- improved spatial awareness
Formats: Individual and
Group; In-Person and Virtual
Music Relaxation
Using “live” and recorded music, individuals and/or groups will be guided through deep breathing, progressive muscle or yogaform stretching
Formats: Individual and
Group; In-Person and Virtual
Playlist Curation
Laurie will engage you in guided listening to a variety of songs and genres to determine your physical and emotional response and then assist you in the creation of some “go-to” playlists, which will aid your mental wellbeing in times of stress, sleeplessness, and anxiety, as well as promoting positive coping skills.
Formats: Individual; In-Person and Virtual
Outreach
Partnership/affiliation between NewSong Center for Music Wellness, Seton Hill University Music Therapy program and underserved communities to provide music therapy services and wellness initiatives at no cost or greatly reduced rates
Lessons ~ Traditional, Functional, Adaptive
Voice,
Traditional and Functional
Private instruction for persons of all ages and abilities, catering to whatever style you wish to explore, while also training the voice with solid, healthy, foundational technique
Formats: Individual and
Group; In-Person and Virtual
Guitar
Functional:
Basic guitar instruction (note reading for playing melodies, easy tabs, common chord shapes, basic major, minor and dominant 7 chords, simple progressions, variety of strumming and fingerpicking patterns) to enable you to accompany yourself or others
Adaptive:
Tailoring guitar instruction to your strengths while accommodating your needs and goals for playing, regardless of physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
Formats: Individual; In-Person
Formats: Individual and
Group; In-Person and Virtual
Piano
Functional:
Basic piano instruction (note reading for playing melodies, basic major, minor and dominant 7 chords, simple progressions) variety of two-handed rhythmic patterns) to enable you to accompany yourself or others
Formats: Individual; In-Person and Virtual
Adaptive:
Tailoring piano instruction to your strengths while accommodating your needs and goals for playing, regardless of physical, cognitive, or behavioral challenges
Formats: Individual; In-Person
Performance
We at NewSong Center have the ability to provide the following:
- solo (vocals accompanied by guitar and/or piano; solo piano)
- two-piece combo (guitarist and pianist with or without vocals)
- three-piece combo (addition of either bass or drums/percussion)
- four-piece combo (full rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums)
Special Events/Occasions
Anniversaries, birthdays, especially milestone birthdays, retirement parties, reunions; original songs can be commissioned for any of these events, as well
Funerals
Having “live” music, especially when choosing songs that are significant to you or your loved one, can make a difficult day more comforting and can create a meaningful memorial for your family
Presentations
In-Services
Tailored to your interest (some examples: music for stress management; music and the brain; an intro to music therapy; the benefits of music in hospice care)
Workshops
Going more in-depth with any topic; training on how to incorporate music into current programming; teambuilding
Consultations
Working with healthcare facilities and other entities to incorporate music into established therapeutic programming
Continuing Education
For music therapists and other members of helping professions (e.g., social workers, nurses, counselors)