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Canadian Music Therapy
by Beyond the Studio
How are music therapists changing the lives of people in Canada? What is the latest research and trends? Join music therapist, Adrienne Pringle and business leader, Cathy Thompson as they connect with fascinating guests for conversations about the world of music therapy – from research to thought leadership. Guests share their stories about the impact of music therapy to improve our health and well-being.
Episodes
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Wellplayed: Canada’s First Evidence-Informed Digital Platform
In this episode, we are speaking with Jennifer Buchanan about her journey in creating Wellplayed, a new music-therapy informed digital platform. Jennifer shares more about the platform which is used to help adults intentionally use music throughout everyday life along with what she has learned so...
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Creative Arts Therapies in Health Care
In this episode, we are speaking with Miya Adout about the evolution of her company, along with learning more about the newly launched, Creative Care Club. Miya also gives us a glimpse into her hopes for the future of integrating creativity and the arts into healthcare in Canada. Here is a little...
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Wisdom for New Music Therapists
In this episode, we are speaking with Aprajita, Madi and Rhonda about their experiences as new graduates of their music therapy programs. We’ll get a deeper understanding of why they decided to become music therapists along with their individual words of wisdom for new grads based on their lived...
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The Inspiration Symposium
In this episode, we are speaking with Rachel, Kelly-Anne, Alexa and Kimberly from the Inspiration Symposium that will be taking place in October 2026 for music therapists in Perth, ON. They will share more about what the symposium is about and what participants will experience over the three-day...
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Musicothérapie et en Musique & Imagerie Guidée
Nous discutons avec Guylaine Vaillancourt de son parcours en musicothérapie et en Musique et imagerie guidée, également connue sous le nom de GIM. Guylaine partage également quelques vignettes sur son expérience de l'utilisation du GIM en oncologie et en soins palliatifs. Enfin, elle nous en dit...
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Adapted Guided Imagery and Music
In this episode we are speaking with Guylaine Vaillancourt about her journey into music therapy and Guided Imagery and Music, otherwise known as GIM. Guylaine also shares some vignettes about her experience using GIM in oncology and palliative care. Finally, she tells us more about her…
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Blue Album: A Compassionate Roadmap for Grieving
In this episode we are speaking with Victoria Di Giovanni about her Blue album and her creative process in writing the songs. She also shares more about her creative and PhD work and how that has influenced how she works with families and individuals in hospice care. Finally, we wrap up with...
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Social Paediatrics and Music Therapy
In this episode, Hélène tells us more about her work at a social paediatric centre in Montreal and her role as the music therapist on this dynamic team. As a result of Hélène’s curiosity and background in the arts along with family ties to psychoanalysis, she shares her journey towards becoming a...
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Wisdom and Respect: Music & Dementia Care
In this episode we are speaking with Taylor Kurta about her work in the field of dementia care. She talks to us about her unique approach to dementia care as a songwriter along with collaborative songwriting as a way to challenge stigma. Here is a little more about Taylor: Taylor Kurta is an...
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Global Music Therapy & EMDR Research
In this episode we are speaking with Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi about her work in EMDR, which is the therapeutic treatment modality of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, along with her global involvement in music therapy. Aksana also shares her journey to becoming a music therapist. Here...
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Group Analytic Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Heidi Ahonen from Waterloo Ontario. Heidi delves into her work in Group Analytic Music Therapy, sharing with us about how she developed it, the underlying theory behind the therapy along with what a typical session looks like. Here is a little more about…
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Music Therapy as Clinical Care: An Anthropological Lens
In this episode we are speaking with Meredith Evans who has a unique perspective as an anthropologist who is studying music therapy. Meredith tells us more about her research article titled, “The Pursuit of Clinical Recognition” which explores the challenges music therapists encounter in being...
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Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT) Annual Conference
In this episode, we are speaking with Katelyn Wheaton and Emily Carruthers about the upcoming Canadian Association of Music Therapists annual conference to be held May 22nd to 24th 2025 in Halifax Nova Scotia. They share details about what unique things to expect from the conference this year and...
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Music for the People
In this episode we are speaking with Tyrone Barnes about his unique journey in discovering the field of music therapy and his influential work with families and youth. Tyrone also shares his vision for People’s Music Therapy along with the profession of music therapy in Canada. Here is a little...
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Celebrating Music Therapy Month with the Canadian Music Therapy Fund
In this episode we are speaking with 2 guests; Quentin Burgess and Anna Kajtar about the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. You will learn more about the organization’s mission, fundraising goals, how to get involved and recent advocacy work they have been involved in. Here is a little more about Anna...
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Digging Deeper into Your Practice
In this episode we are speaking with Wanda Gascho-White about her career highlights of over 35 years. She tells us about how she avoids burn out and what she feels are the most important personal characteristics of music therapists. Finally, Wanda tells us about the rationale for returning to...
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Let Your Music Shine
In this episode, we are speaking with Julia St. Cyr about the evolution of her career as a music therapist and establishing her practice, Shine Music and Therapy Services. Julia tells us about what inspired her to become a music therapist and psychotherapist along with sharing a memorable moment…
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Attachment Based Music Therapy
In this episode we are speaking with Kathy Lepp as she shares with us about the Intergenerational Music Therapy Jamboree program as well as the growth of music therapy in long term care. In addition, Kathy tells us about her experience working with women’s crisis services and how music therapy...
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Expanding Music Therapy Services through Partnerships in Northern Ontario
In this episode we are speaking with Kylie Klym and learning more about her journey in bringing music therapy services to northern Ontario. Kylie shares some of the challenges of working in such a vast community along with the partnerships she has made. Finally, she tells us more about the...
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The Power of Presence in Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Valmy Assam about her experience as a music therapist and what she enjoys most. She tells us more about an interesting journey she had which changed the trajectory of her career. Valmy also shares her thoughts about her future aspirations in and out of the...
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Expanding Relationships and Access to Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Méliane Laurier-Cromp about the diversity of positions and partnerships she is currently involved in as a music therapist. Méliane also shares information about why she decided to get involved with the board of AQM and her journey towards becoming a professor...
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Music Therapy in Canada’s Smallest Province
In this episode, we are speaking with Shona Pottinger about what it’s like to offer music therapy services in the smallest province in Canada, Prince Edward Island. Shona tells us more about internship opportunities with Singing Sands Music Therapy and her journey to becoming a music therapist....
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The National Music Therapy Institute
In this episode, we are speaking with Suzanne Caron about her unique journey in becoming a music therapist and how the National Music Therapy Institute, a not for profit, was established. Suzanne shares details about the unique approach offered by the Institute's pilot projects, along with an...
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The Impact of Music Therapy in a Pediatric Hospice Care
In this episode, we are speaking with Kristen DiMarco about her journey to becoming a music therapist and her specialization in pediatric hospice work. Kristen also tells us more about her vision for the future of the profession of music therapy in Canada. Here is a little more about Kristen:...
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Research into Digital Well-Being and Support for Informal Caregivers
In this episode, we are speaking with Annabelle Brault who shares with us about her journey to becoming a music therapist along with why she has chosen to focus her published research around clinical work with informal caregivers. Annabelle also tells us more about why she has chosen to study...
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Education & Community: Jump Start the Next Part of your Career
In this episode, we are speaking with Steffi Friyia, Vice President of the Music Therapy Association of Ontario. She is a recent graduate of the University of Toronto Master’s in Music and Health Sciences program and she will tell us about her academic experience and research. We wrap things up…
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A Decade with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists: Learnings from the Inside
In this episode, we are speaking with Pam Lansbergen with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Pam will share more about her decade-long journey with the CAMT along with some of the key initiatives she’s been involved with. Pam also tells us about her biggest learning moment and her...
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The Global Reach of Music Therapy Research
In this episode, we welcome Dr. SarahRose Black back on the podcast from Toronto, Ontario. SarahRose shares more about the reach and importance of music therapy research. With the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy now being open access, she explains how it helps bring music therapy research to an...
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Updates from the Canadian Music Therapy Fund
We have four guests we are featuring on this episode Chrissy, Quentin, Hannah and Aprajita from the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. On this episode we’ll get a greater understanding of the mandates of the fund along with opportunities for scholarships, grants, and music therapy advocacy. For more...
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Advancing Music Therapy In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
We have three guests we are featuring on this episode: Tyler Reidy, Teresa Ianni and Laura Hastings. Tyler shares his journey as a NICU music therapist and the ways his work impacts babies and families each day. Teresa tells us more about an amazing quality improvement project in the neonatal...
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Vintage Music Therapy Perspectives from Kansas
On this episode, we are speaking with Mary Jane Landaker from Kansas, the first US certified music therapist featured on our program. Mary Jane speaks with us about her journey into the music therapy profession (31 years ago) and about working with music therapy interns. She also shares more…
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Jill Hedican about her work in the area of obsessive compulsive disorder and the transition from a long career in end of life care. Jill also shares with us specific ways that music therapy is used with OCD clients and where she feels the field is heading in...
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A Music Therapist’s Journey: Social Work, Collaboration and Social Justice
In this episode, we speak with Karie Rippin Bilger about her journey to becoming a music therapist and her return to school to study social work. Karie also shares more about her unique education and career path and how that benefits the people that she serves. Here is a little more about Karie:...
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Anti-Oppressive Music Therapy in Practice
In this episode, we are speaking with Sue Bains about equity, inclusion, representation, and social justice in music therapy. She helps us to further understand what anti-oppressive music therapy is and how do we do it in terms of education, practice, and research. Here is a little more about…
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Reflections of Self as a Music Therapist
In this episode, we are speaking with Jennifer Lin about their unique journey in becoming a music therapist and what a typical day looks like for them. Jennifer also shares their vision for the next 10 years and a little more about their research at the master’s level. Here is a little more about...
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Leadership, Authenticity and Advocacy in Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Hayley Francis-Cann about her new role as the Canadian Association of Music Therapist’s incoming President and her journey to become a music therapist. Hayley also tells us more about bringing music therapy to Bermuda, her organization called Synergy Music...
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Neurologic Music Therapy after Traumatic Brain Injury
In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cheryl Jones who tells us about her unique journey to become a music therapist specifically in the area of neurologic music therapy. Dr. Jones also shares with us about her work in the field of music-based rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury…
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Connecting Research to Inform Music Therapy Practice
In this episode, we are speaking with Melissa Tan who talks with us about her journey to becoming a music therapist, her role as a Neurologic Music Therapist and what her typical workday looks like. We also learn more about what Melissa is currently researching for her PhD along with her vision…
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The Evolution of Music Therapy at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
In this episode,we speak with Erin Gross about the work of music therapists at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and how it has evolved over the years. She also shares more about some interprofessional collaborations with music therapists at Sunnybrook. Here is a little more about Erin Gross, MA,...
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Innovations in Paediatric Music Therapy
In today’s episode, we are speaking with Andrea Lamont about her role working in paediatric music therapy and what it means to be innovative in the fields of psychotherapy and education. Andrea shares some amazing examples of innovation that she has been involved with at Holland Bloorview Kids...
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Creating Music Therapy Awareness across Canada
In this episode, we are hearing from 4 music therapists across Canada who are in varying stages of their careers speak about their plans for music therapy awareness month. Adrienne also shares more about the 7 task forces from the Canadian Association of Music Therapists where you can find...
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Music Therapy Month 2023
In this episode, we are speaking with Jennifer Buchanan, the Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, about music therapy month 2023, the World Congress in Vancouver this summer and how music therapists are addressing complex problems across Canada. Here is a little…
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Tuning into Unique Experiences in End of Life Care
In this episode, we are speaking withSara Klinck about her expertise in the areas of music therapy as it relates to dying and bereavement. Sara shares with us about the bereavement group model that she has developed and written about along with some of her highlights of working with the dying and...
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Music Therapy Awareness Month #MTA2022 (Replay)
As we anticipate Music Therapy Month in March 2023 we take this opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past year by resharing our show from music therapy month 2022. During this episode which first aired in March 2022 we speak with Jennifer and Chrissy about what’s happening across...
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Music Therapy in Mental Health: When there are No Words
In this episode, we are speaking with Candice Hamilton-Miller a registered psychotherapist and founder of CHM Therapy Services. As an allied service professional working alongside music therapists, Candice shares her perspective on the role music therapists play with her clients and the impact of...
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Improving Mental Health with Music Therapy
In this episode, we are speaking with Priya Shah about her journey as a music therapist and her learning in the field of mental health. She tells us more about the impact of music therapy with the clients with mental health issues, Gestalt training she’s taking along with her vision as a music...
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Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth
We are excited to welcome Melissa Jessop on this episode to speak about her personal experience of using music therapy with the birth of her two children. She shares more about the process of music therapy assisted childbirth and her own birth song. Here is a little more about Melissa: Melissa...
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The Winding Path of a New Music Therapist
In this episode, we have Kaitlyn Kasha who tells us about her reasons for pursuing a master’s in music therapy and along with additional educational opportunities. She also shares with us more about her volunteer opportunities as a music therapy student and the impact they’ve had on her lens as a...
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Poignant Stories from a Passionate Music Therapist
In this episode, we have Ruth Roberts speaking with us about her extensive career in music therapy. Ruth tells us about how she started in the profession, some of her experiences along with her strategies for sustaining herself over her career. Ruth also shares her current focus and words of…
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The Metamorphosis of a Music Therapy Business
In this episode, we are speaking with Anna Plaskett about her journey to becoming a music therapist and her entrepreneurial pursuits as it relates to building Heartsparks Music Therapy and an exciting new collaboration with the Maritime Conservatory. Anna also shares her best advice to those just...
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How are music therapists changing the lives of people in Canada? What is the latest research and trends? Join music therapist, Adrienne Pringle and business leader, Cathy Thompson as they connect with fascinating guests for conversations about the world of music therapy – from research to thought leadership. Guests share their stories about the impact of music therapy to improve our health and well-being.
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