ET Music Therapy / Meet In The Music Curriculum
786 East 13 th St V7L 2M7 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Received my Canadian Journal of Music Therapy today. So honoured to be asked to write a book review for Dr. Petra Kern and Marcia Humpal’s book: EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. This is an excellent resource for the beginning music therapist to the seasoned music therapist, looking to stay current in the field of autism! Canadian Association of Music Therapists Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism American Music Therapy Association, Inc. Music Therapy Ass...ociation of British Columbia Music Therapy Association for Alberta Music Therapy Association of Ontario Australian Music Therapy Association #musictherapy #musictherapystudent #musictherapyandautism Jessica Kingsley Publishers Music Therapy Association of MN Early Childhood Music Therapy Hub Music Therapy Ed Music Therapy Association of Manitoba British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) Music Therapy Students' Association Arizona Music Therapy Association Southwestern Region of the American Music Therapy Association See more

We have spots available for 1:1 sessions both in person and online!! AFU funding covers music therapy for children age 6 and up!!! ET Music Therapy / Meet In The Music Curriculum is a practice here in Vancouver, established for 25 years, serving over 130 families. We have two studios- in North Vancouver and in Richmond (Pacific Autism Family Network). We target communication and social skill development such as co-refencing, verbal expression, gross and fine motor skills such as crossing midline and self regulation etc., through structured music interventions and music improvisation. We'd love to connect with you!! http://www.etmusictherapy.com #musictherapy #autism #specialneeds

Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings and Happy New Year from all of us at ET Music Therapy!!! Emily Nacc @calista Switzer Shandea Morin @jacqueline cheung Vince Thane Esther Thane Pacific Autism Family Network Bikers For Autism Music Heals Canada Self Design Traditional Learning Academy Online CKNW Kids' Fund #musictherapy #musictherapystaff Luke Lee Burton Kleos Open Learning - DL

MEET THE TEAM MONDAYS: Emily Naccarato, Accredited Music Therapist, Senior Music Therapist at ET Music Therapy Q: Selection/song that really touches your heart/comforts you no matter how many times you listen to it:... A: There are different genres and different songs for different times in my life. Right now salsa music always gives me good energy. Q: Your favourite non music activity: A: My favourite thing to do is dance! Prior to Covid, I was taking bachata classes and socially dancing every week. If it has to be an activity that doesn’t involve music, then it's exploring new things: areas, or subjects. It could be hiking an unknown trail, walking in new neighbourhoods, or listening to podcasts. New information and environments always seem to inspire me. Q: Favourite food to cook: A: I also love cooking! Black beans and arepas (I love the new arepa emoji on iPhone) are a common go-to for me, although steak and kale salad is my favourite meal and homemade pizza is my favourite weekend food. Q: Something that you’d like to see yourself doing in five years that you don’t know how to do now: A: In five years, I hope to have better learnt Spanish, with some time in Latin speaking countries under my belt. Q: Someone you look up to and why: A. I am lucky to have many strong, authentic, hardworking, and beautiful women in my life to look up to: 1) my mother Donna Naccarato who is smart, and brave; 2) my mentor Esther Thane who is powerful and inventive; 3) and my Buddhist friend Sue Dubois, who has the strongest intuition out of anyone I know and who has shown me a connection to the Devine. (This is not all but when the question asks for one than I better not say more than three.) Q: Bucket list vacation destination: A: My travel bucket list is extensive and includes countries in South America, Europe, and South East Asia. My dream wedding destination is an island in the gulf of Naples called Ischia, to honour my Italian roots in what I find to be the most romantic place in the world. Italy is also the country with the most UNESCO heritage sites. #staffthatrocks #musictherapy Pacific Autism Family Network SelfDesign Global CKNW Kids' Fund Traditional Learning Academy Online Music Heals Canada Music Therapy Association of British Columbia Emily Nacc Bikers For Autism

We are BEYOND THANKFUL for CKNW Kid's Fund and their ongoing support of our clients at ET Music Therapy . Check out this interview with one of our dear clients (who works with Calista Switzer, one of our music therapists at ET Music Therapy), and Dr. Bonnie Henry, at this year's fundraiser Pledge Day. CKNW Kids' Fund Anita Rudge #musictherapy #bonniehenry News Talk 980 CKNW #simisara https://globalnews.ca//980-cknw-kids-fund-pledge-day-boy/ Esther Thane Emily Nacc Shandea Morin Pacific Autism Family Network

MEET THE TEAM MONDAYS: Jacqueline Cheung, Music Therapy Intern Q: Music that touches your heart & comforts you, no matter how many times you listen to it:... A: June: Barcarolle from Tchaikovsky's The Seasons is a piece of music that brings me to a mysterious place where the warm ocean breeze feels like a blanket that hugs me tight. I can listen to this piece at any time of the day and it will bring me comfort. Q: Favorite non music activity: A: When I am not making music, I am watching cat videos with my cat. Q: Favorite food to cook: A: Rice has always been one of my favourite things to eat because it reminds me of home, and so my favourite dish to cook is fried rice. Q: Something you'd like to see yourself doing in 5 years that you don't know how to do now: A: I have always been drawn to the warm sound of the cello, and in five years time, I hope to know how to play this beautiful instrument. Q: Person you look up to most and why: A: The person that I look up to is my mom. She is a strong woman who raised two children in a foreign country without having her own family and friends by her side. My mom has not seen her family in over 30 years and often feels homesick but she has never once complained. She has taught me how to be independent and shown me what selflessness looks like. Q: Bucket list vacation destination: A: I am half Chinese and half Thai, but I never felt connected to my Thai roots. I would love to travel to Thailand to explore the country that my mom grew up in and to learn more about the culture and history. Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network SelfDesign Learning Foundation CKNW Kids' Fund Traditional Learning Academy Online Music Therapy Association of British Columbia Jacqueline Cheung #musictherapy #meettheteam #staffthatrocks

Keep Going On Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network SelfDesign Learning Foundation Traditional Learning Academy Online CKNW Kids' Fund North Vancouver School District

Looking foward to contributing in this panel presentation for music therapy business owners, along with these fine experts in our field: Music Therapy Association of British Columbia #musictherapy

When you have a client who is now able to share his musical ideas and collaborate with others, you wanna jump for joy!!! Here, this client took a pre-existing favorite song, wrote out the chords and lyrics, and re-created it with his music therapist, Emily, and our music therapy intern Jacqueline. Through writing, practicing and recording entire songs, our client is developing attention and executive functioning. #ourclientsinspireus Emily Nacc Jacqueline Cheung

MEET THE TEAM MONDAYS: Calista Switzer, Accredited Music Therapist Q: Music that really touches your heart/ comforts you, no matter how many times you listen to it:... A: Any Version of Georgia on my Mind, but especially sung by Ray Charles. Q: Your favorite non-music activity: A: My favorite non-music activity is DANCE but that includes music, so Crochet! And walking around in nature. Q: Favorite food to cook: A: LASAGNA- HANDS DOWN! Q: Something that you’d like to see yourself doing in five years, that you don’t know how to do now: A: I would like to see myself doing something with wildlife conservation efforts, but I don’t know how yet. Please reach out to me if anyone has any suggestions on this! Q: Someone you look up to and why: A: I look up to my grandmother. She is beautiful, grateful, and generous. Q: Bucket list vacation destination: A: I have always wanted to go to Spain, but Italy and Iceland foremost. Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network CKNW Kids' Fund SelfDesign Learning Foundation Traditional Learning Academy Online #staffthatrocks #musictherapy

To support the school districts we service with online sessions, we are preparing and dropping off instrument bags for our students #weloveourstudents #musictherapy North Vancouver School District

Music Therapy Motorcycle Ride 2019- Dayton Cahill touched hearts at this year’s MTR fundraiser with his candid talk, and beautiful renditions of Neil Young’s Heart of Gold, and Billy Joel’s Piano Man! Thanks again to our hosts Music Heals Canada & Bikers For Autism for your support of music therapy services at Pacific Autism Family Network Sergio Cocchia #musictherapy #MTR2019 Music Therapy Ride James Baker #LookBadDoGood Video Credit: Art Green, Road Astronaut Media and Design

It's been a difficult time for everyone... we've all been experiencing a variety of emotions, from stress & anxiety, to sadness & isolation. On this Monday morning, we just wanted to let you know we are here for you and love connecting with you #WeAreInThisTogether #WeLoveOurClients #musictherapy #COVIDsucks #connectingwithmusic #stayingpositive #telehealth #InPersonSessionsAreBack #WhatWouldWeDoWithoutMusic Emily Nacc Calista Switzer Shandea Morin Nate Ky Jacqueline Cheung Esther Thane Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network SelfDesign Learning FoundationTraditional Learning Academy Online CKNW Kids' Fund

Thank you so much to the Music Therapy Association for Alberta for inviting me to present at your annual conference! What a great group of music therapists attending! A special thanks to @Jess Dollimont for coordinating!! #mtaa #doesofmt #musictherapy Esther Thane

Thank you Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia for inviting me back to present on my Vocal-Led Relaxations for children with special needs. Wish it could have been in person!! Maybe someday ;) #musictherapy #relaxationrecordings Rachael Mackay https://www.etmusictherapy.com/rooted-in-mu/rooted-in-music

We are starting back up with in person sessions! Our staff are super excited to be SAFELY, SLOWLY, and CAUTIOUSLY offering the option of one to one, in person music therapy sessions (in North Van & Richmond) as well as online sessions! After almost 4 months of doing online sessions, we have learned, adapted, and built an engaging online program and are connecting with families in rural reas where resources are limited. For more info & registration for either onlin...e or in person sessions: http://www.etmusictherapy.com #musictherapy Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network SelfDesign Global Traditional Learning Academy Online CKNW Kids' Fund

Thank you Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia for inviting me to present in your professional development series to your crew! Awesome to connect with music therapists down under! #musictherapy Esther Thane

Proud to be a contributer for the imagine Magazine 2020- COLORS OF US, completing the writeup for early childhood music therapy in Canada! ;) "imagine 2020 is one of the most comprehensive interactive publication of early childhood music therapy around the world. Take your clinical practice to the next level and explore a wealth of information about cultural responsiveness, diverse language learners, trauma-informed care for displaced children, and 41 country reports. Learn from 80+ of the world’s best early childhood music therapists." Music Therapy colleagues- download your copy here: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id1521528038 (go to your country version) #musictherapy Petra Kern Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network Esther Thane Early Childhood Music Therapy Hub

116 Music Therapists all over the world came together and shared their healing musical message "You are not alone", a musical adaptation of "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen. (Esther Thane & Nate Ky had the priviledge of participating. See if you can find them!). We as Music therapists use the power of music daily to connect, heal and transform lives and relationships and wanted to share our healing musical gifts with you. We are in the midst of very challenging times in our world and many are experiencing depression, confusion, frustration, anxiety, fear, loneliness and so much more. This message is for you! #youarenotalone https://youtu.be/7-GmVwKzEDs Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism SelfDesign Global Traditional Learning Academy Online CKNW Kids' Fund Pacific Autism Family Network

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So much fun at our #StaffCocktailParty on Zoom, complete with stories, laughs and soothing background tracks (thanks to our two Dj's Luke & Calista). What a hilarious group!!! #musictherapy #staffgettogether #connectwhenyoucan Emily Nacc Nate Ky Calista Switzer Luke Lee Burton Vince Thane Shandea Morin Esther Thane

Welcome to Jacqueline Cheung, our new Music Therapy Intern at ET Music Therapy!!! We are excited to have you join our family #musictherapy #newstaff #musictherapyinternship Emily Nacc Calista Switzer Shandea Morin Luke Lee Burton Nate Ky Esther Thane Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network

Remembering a simpler time- my last CE Workshop presentation just one week before #socialdistancing In Victoria with the Vancouver Island crew of music therapists! So nice to look at these faces again :) Music Therapy Association of British Columbia #musictherapy Esther Thane

A lovely discussion about COVID-19 with one of our dear clients. Learning about social distancing :) #autism #WeAreInThisTogether #socialdistancing #COVID19

Happy World Autism Awareness Day!!! #WorldAutismAwarenessDay Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network

We are excited to offer the option of telehealth online sessions at ET Music Therapy! Our staff and families have been testing it out this past week with great success! It’s amazing, that with a few adaptations to approach and interventions, a deep connection can still be made and developmental goals can be addressed! Thank you to all of our families for your flexibility and openness to trying this method of connection #telehealth #telemusictherapy #musictherapy Vince Thane Calista Switzer Emily Nacc Nate Ky Shandea Morin Luke Lee Burton Pacific Autism Family Network Bikers For Autism CKNW Kids' Fund SelfDesign Learning Foundation Traditional Learning Academy Online

Service notification regarding COVID-19 ;)

Happy World Music Therapy Day! 24 years in practice and counting!!! We love what we do at ET Music Therapy #musictherapy #worldmusictherapyday2020 Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism CKNW Kids' Fund Traditional Learning Academy Online SelfDesign Global Emily Nacc Calista Switzer Nate Ky Shandea Morin Luke Lee Burton Pacific Autism Family Network Esther Thane

Music Therapy supports and encourages joint attention and communication :) Sessions available at our Richmond and North Van ET Music Therapy studios. Contact: http://etmusictherapy.com #musictherapy #autism Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network CKNW Kids' Fund Traditional Learning Academy Online

Thank you to Mindy Peterson and her Enhance Life with Music podcast for this interview ;) #musictherapy #enhancelifewithmusic Esther Thane Music Heals Canada Bikers For Autism Pacific Autism Family Network CKNW Kids' Fund Traditional Learning Academy Online

Another trip around the sun Wishing you Peace in 2020

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family at ET Music Therapy to yours! Thank you to our families and sponsors for another musical year! #musictherapy #UglyChristmasSweaters

Our rock star client and music therapist Calista Switzer performing on CKNW radio today on the Simi Sara Show. In deep appreciation to CKNW Kids' Fund for their ongoing support of music therapy #musictherapyfunding #communitysupport