This (a number of years outdated) picture is a fairly correct depiction of how I typically really feel through the summer season: sizzling, drained, and conquered by my children. That’s by no means been extra true than this summer season specifically.
Their fully packed schedules — tennis, swim staff, artwork class, yoga camp, tutoring — are a product of my very own making; in my pleasure to renew largely regular life, I forgot that I must also most likely think about some restoration time.
We’ve been in “go mode” since college led to Might, however professionally, I’ve felt fairly stagnant. And whereas I’ve solely been a father or mother for 8 years, I’ve been experiencing this summer season hunch yearly since I first began my profession in 2007. Possibly it’s as a result of I work largely with kids, and these summer season months are sometimes lighter by way of my workload, however I nonetheless have companies to run and duties to be accomplished.
As is typical for me through the summer season, the important issues all the time get performed. And whereas I often journey out this hunch and get again at it when fall comes knocking, this time round had me feeling stressed. I wanted…a spark.
I do know I’m not the one one, based mostly on the conversations I’ve had with fairly just a few associates and colleagues. Throughout a fast brainstorm of issues I might do to assist present a spark to my fellow music therapists and educators, I got here up with this:
I selected 4 of my hottest sources, all of which may be put into use proper now and can nonetheless be helpful as we head into the upcoming college 12 months (and past!).
Now via June thirtieth, get this mega bundle of goal-based music {and professional} growth sources for practically 50% off the whole worth. The Mid Summer time Spark assortment (JUST $38!) consists of the next:
Summer time Tune Pack {Worth: $12}
A bundle of 12 songs for kids based mostly across the theme of summer season. These songs goal a wide range of targets and expertise, together with calendar, rhyming, speech targets, instrument play, educational ideas, group participation, spatial consciousness, and gross motor motion. Extra particulars right here.
Ring, Sing, Strum & Drum {Worth: $12}
A downloadable songbook containing 12 Hear & Be taught songs for enjoying devices — together with shakers, rhythm sticks, gathering drum, guitar, cabasa, jingle bells, rainstick, lollipop drum, and tambourine. Extra particulars right here.
July Session Plan {Worth: $10}
Within the month of July, I’m incorporating scarves, rhythm sticks, and a wide range of small percussion devices. Focused domains embody impulse management, social expertise, high-quality and gross motor motion, following instructions, and way more.
The July session plan consists of 10 goal-based songs (mp3, instrumental monitor, lyrics/chords) together with a facilitation information for every music, which can can help you implement a cohesive 30-45 minute music expertise. Extra particulars right here.
Modern Revenue for Music Therapists E-Guide {Worth: $27}
The work we do with our shoppers and sufferers requires the usage of two valuable restricted sources: time and power. Many music therapists expertise compassion fatigue, bodily exhaustion, and burnout on account of overextending themselves within the medical setting.
How can we apply our music remedy experience in ways in which not solely assist us to preserve these sources, however are additionally worthwhile? This e-book combines my very own experiences with these of different trailblazing music therapists as an instance the just about infinite methods through which to generate income utilizing your distinctive coaching, data and expertise. Extra particulars right here.
Summer time all the time flies by SO rapidly, and whereas I wish to get pleasure from each second, I additionally wish to keep contemporary and motivated in order that the college 12 months transition isn’t such a shock to the system. I hope these sources may also help you discover that steadiness! Get your spark right here.
