Wondering what happens before music therapy begins? Intern Aly Lines walks through what a music therapy evaluation is, what domains are assessed, and why it matters for your child's treatment.

Singable books are one of our favorite tools at The Sonatina Center. Here's a long list of our favorites — perfect for music therapy sessions, enrichment classes, and home.

Why do music therapists spin kids in a gathering drum? The answer is vestibular sensory stimulation — and the benefits go far beyond just having fun.

What makes music enrichment at The Sonatina Center different from a regular music class? It starts with intentional planning — and a music therapist's brain behind every session.

Music can help you move through big emotions — not just distract from them. Learn how to build a mood regulation playlist and why it works.

Think recorded music doesn't count as music therapy? That performing means you're not doing therapy? Intern Vanessa Hale busts three common myths about what music therapy is — and isn't.

A therapeutic space is more than four walls and instruments. It's built on shared values, intentional design, and the belief that there's no wrong way to participate.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or managing your own mental health, there are practical tools to help process emotions at home — for every age and ability.

Stress and burnout don't wait for a therapy appointment. Here are three accessible mindfulness techniques — whole-body relaxation, 5-4-3-2-1, and breathing exercises — to help you check in with yourself and release tension wherever you are.

Music therapy is a powerful and motivating way to address fine and gross motor skills — for children and adults alike. Here's how music therapists approach motor goals and what that looks like in practice.

Supporting LGBTQIA+ youth starts with education, reflection, and a willingness to show up. Here are resources for families, educators, and professionals — plus a condensed version of intern Emme Hooks' presentation on affirming and supporting queer and transgender youth.

Transitions are hard for kids — and the behaviors that come with them can be exhausting. Here's how music can help reduce anxiety, promote movement, and bridge the gaps between one activity and the next.

Lunar New Year is a time for celebration, storytelling, and connection. Here are some of our favorite Asian creators and platforms to help your family explore the holiday through music, art, and books.

Teens often don't have the words for what they're feeling — and they don't need them. Art therapy offers anxious teens a non-verbal way to process big emotions, build self-awareness, and find connection.

Big feelings are more than just emotions — they're a full-body experience. In this audio blog, music therapists Emma Martin and Cacia King Herlihy discuss how music therapy helps kids identify, express, and regulate their biggest feelings.