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Save the Date for the GLR Conference!

January 18, 2017 by ITA Staff Leave a Comment

Registration is Now Open for the Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Conference! The Great Lakes Region (GLR) of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) presents its 2017 Conference on March 15-19 at the Crowne Plaza in Milwaukee, WI. This year’s theme is “Thirst for More: Tap Into Your Greatest Potential.” The Conference Keynote will be […]

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Come Join Healthy Aging Through Singing!

September 22, 2016 by ITA Interns Leave a Comment

Healthy Aging through Singing, Downtown and Evanston Music therapist Andra Duncan is leading “Healthy Aging through Singing” to benefit individuals with primary progressive aphasia and dementia. We are looking for participants for a group at our Evanston location. If you or someone you know could benefit, contact Dr. Marni Rosen. Sign up now; sessions at […]

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Music and Dementia

July 23, 2016 by ITA Interns 1 Comment

A Music Therapist’s Perspective on Using Music to Engage a Person with Dementia ITA Music Therapist Andra Duncan, MT-BC recently wrote a guest article for Dementia.org on six different ways that you can use music to engage your loved one with dementia. Andra discusses her firsthand experience with those who have dementia and seeing how the […]

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