Private Practice

What’s in a Business Name?

February 4, 2010

I am not a very creative namer. I name songs things like “The Right-Left Song” or “The Oom-Pah-Pah Song.” Even the titles of songs I’ve posted on this website are boring: “Watch and Learn: The Mirror Neuron Song,” “The Neurodevelopment Song,” and “The Namaqua Song.” Music may come easily to me. Making up names does […]

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Happy New Year! (Now Time for Taxes)

January 5, 2010

Wow–2010. I’m sitting here at my computer, first day back at work after the holiday break, and already I’ve had to delete “200-” and re-type “2010”…many times. Not only does this time of year bring excitement and anticipation for what’s in store (and maybe a little post-holiday letdown), it also brings a season near and […]

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For Those in Private Practice (Or Those Who Want To Be)

October 22, 2009

Starting a private practice can be difficult. Music therapists are not trained in how to start and maintain a business. There’s a steep learning curve and it’s easy to make mistakes along the way. But luckily we can learn from others, hopefully avoiding some of the same mistakes they made. That’s where you come in. […]

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Need a Graphic Designer? Check This Out

October 19, 2009

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about a project I’m working on–an ebook on productivity and how you can do more in less time. One part of the project I was worried about was the cover. I am not a graphic designer, nor do I have lots of money to spend on a professional. That’s […]

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Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Creating Your Website

September 17, 2009

There have already been two people this week who have contacted me about my websites. They are ready to launch their own and are doing some background research, getting ideas and “here’s how I did it” stories from others who have been there. When it comes to websites, there are a lot of options these […]

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Guest Post: How Do You Advertise Your Music Therapy Services?

August 18, 2009

I am very excited to introduce you to today’s guest blogger. Rachel Rambach is a music therapist I met online, both through her wonderful blog, Listen and Learn Music, and on Twitter. I have yet to meet Rachel in person (I hope to soon!), but can tell from her writings and our online interactions that […]

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7 Marketing Tools for the Private Practitioner

June 18, 2009

It’s a given. Every business owner needs to market their product or service. You may be the best music therapist in town, but if no one knows about you, you won’t have any customers. No customers = no business = no money. Some people make a careers in advertising and marketing. But this is not […]

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How To Start Your Private Practice: The Bare Necessities

May 7, 2009

A large percentage of board-certified music therapists are self-employed, yet few universities offer training in starting and managing a business. This leaves the music therapist to “learn on the fly,” reading books, searching for information online, and learning through trial and error. Part of the mission of the Music Therapy Maven blog is to provide […]

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