Music Education

Jul 26, 20182 min read

Music Therapy and Literacy: A Great Team!

In returning from a local bookstore's annual sale over the weekend, I was struck by how many unique children's books there are nowadays. ...

Apr 26, 20173 min read

Getting in Touch with your Inner Sloth: Thoughts on Work-Life Balance, and Mindfulness

How often have you encountered the term mindfulness lately? I notice it showing up in titles of books, as part of a marketing thing...

Apr 26, 20163 min read

Using Your Primary Orchestral Instrument in Music Therapy: Tips to Get Started

When I first started my training to become a music therapist, I wasn’t sure where my primary instrument would fit in the picture. I came...

Feb 12, 20153 min read

Come On Get Appy! Part Deux

If you haven't checked out part one, with apps geared towards younger students, definitely check it out! Now I present the scoop on apps...

Tammy Takaishi, M. Ed., MA, MT-BC