Each year our team looks forward to coming together for the annual ITA staff retreat. The theme for the day was Matryoshkas: Building a Supportive Community and took place on the 14th of December. Brad Drozdowski, music therapist, started the day off with a Matryoshka experiential, exploring the many layers to each role we have […]
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Invites ITA to Talk Music and Neurology
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra invited ITA’s Director of Community Programs, Jeff Wolfe, and Board Member, Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour, to present at their Soundpost event on November 29th at the Symphony Center. Jeff’s talk centered on the use of musical elements to make neurologic change, provided anecdotes from his own life, and included research outcomes on […]
ITA Music Therapists Host Training for Bridging Memory Through Music™ Program
Collective Music Team Takes Aim at Dementia ITA kicked off our new Bridging Memory Through Music™ program with the first training for the staff, musicians, and volunteers. Bridging Memory Through Music™ is a unique music program for adults with dementia. It is a consecutive 12-week program that is based on existing research and literature that […]