Student Articles

A review of the research literature for the use of music and music therapy in the setting of dementia and how this informs an approach to service delivery by Music Moves Me Trust

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Vicki A. Jones MBChB (Hons) MRCP (UK) Dip Pall Med FRNZCGP Founding CEO, Music Moves Me Trust   Keywords: Dementia, non-pharmacological management, music therapy, music groups, music listening. Abstract Dementia …

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“Catching the Tune or Channelling the Beat”: A pilot study investigating the role of rhythm in therapeutic singing for aphasia

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Natasha Thompson BA (Hons), BMus Honours student, The University of Auckland, 2014 Shari Storie (née Ludlam) MMusTher (Hons), BSc, BMus, NZ RMTh CeleBRation Choir, Centre for Brain Research, The University …

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Tune In: Creating confident communicators through music therapy and speech-language therapy collaboration

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Jennifer Ryckaert MMT, NZ RMTh, MT-BC Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, Auckland Fiona Kenworthy BSLT, PGCertSpSw, MNZSTA Small Talk Therapy, Auckland   Keywords: Music therapy, speech-language therapy, interprofessional, early childhood, group …

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What factors shape a music therapist? An investigation of music therapists’ professional identity over time in New Zealand

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Penny Warren MMusTher, BA (Hons), NZ RMTh Freelance Music Therapist Daphne Rickson PhD, MMusTher, MHealSc(MenH), LTCL, NZ RMTh Te Kōkī, New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University of Wellington   …

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Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."
Family Member
"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."
“Pip has vast knowledge on how to engage and get results from children in her Music Therapy sessions. Her lessons are motivating and targeted for each individual child. Pip finds the just-right blend between the much needed structure that anchors and regulates our students, while always leaving room for improvisation, exploration, and musical adventures co-created with the students. Her communication with the family and team that supports the child is second to none, taking an interest in using strategies that work within the school/home setting as well as sharing strategies that go well in each session”
Justine SENCO Newtown School

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