Archive for Training
Connecting with “Drum Wisdom” and “Drum Magic” – Part One
When we talk about “drum wisdom,” “drum magic,” or the “healing power of drumming,” what does that really mean? Here is part 1 of a series that explores what these terms mean.
Upcoming MTD Level I in Los Angeles
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the upcoming Music Therapy Drumming Level I Intensive in Los Angeles. This course increases skills, knowledge, and capacity to effectively use percussion techniques and rhythm-based music in clinical music therapy. MTD is a drumming-based curriculum that is specifically designed for music therapists, by music therapists. Our goal is [...]
Drumming – The Challenge and the Gift
For the first time, music therapists have a resource that connects them to the rich musical heritage that has given us the most-used instrumental category in the field.
MTD: now on twitter!
Find us on twitter!
Video: Frame Drum Accompaniment Part III
Here is part 3 in the frame drum accompaniment series, with Carolyn Koebel.
Video: Frame Drum Accompaniment Part II
Here is Carolyn Koebel offering the second video in a series on frame drum accompaniment!
Reflections on GLR Conference: MTD Students Only Session
At the recent Great Lakes Regional Conference, the MTD consortium offered a students-only session about how percussion and drumming is used in music therapy. Here is what they taught us!
Level One Training Updates
If you are considering an MTD Level One Intensive training this year, here are a few updates: First, an Austin, Texas training is finalizing in October, and we will be posting detailed information on that soon. Also, a Los Angeles training has been added to the schedule of events. This will take place in November. Second, [...]
Highlighting: Voices Interview with Professor Jim Borling
Jim Borling is a professor of music therapy at Radford University, a fellow of, and trainer for, the Bonny Method of GIM, and the co-creator of Conscious Drumming
Level One Training- Houston, Texas: Earlybird deadline approaching
Thinking about attending the MTD Level One in Houston, Texas?
