I made a breakthrough this week in my journey with my role as a facilitator of music ministry, as a professional and in my personal life. That breakthrough came with the discovery of the Voice Study Centre! They offer a completely online Masters degree and/or Postgraduate Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy, including a specialisation in Singing… Continue reading Discovering my Goal: Music Therapy Through Singing
Today I went to a counselling session at my 'local' counsellor in downtown Wellington. A lovely (and spunky) Christian lady, this was our second meeting together after what I felt to be a rocky first session. Today I was glad to find that we were exactly on the same page in regards to our values,… Continue reading Today I went to Counselling…(and I learnt about Singing)
I am caught between a rock and a hard place: the calling to ministry? Or a calling to therapy? Some would say that both can exist at once, but in this case, I am not so sure. I am currently in my final year of a Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry at Moody Bible… Continue reading Vocation vs. Calling? Practice vs. Patience?
Do you just need to get away? Music can be a healthy and therapeutic way to escape. I have made a Spotify Playlist titled 'Music Therapy'. Follow this link, find a quiet space, and put on some earphones. May you find a wholesome peace in these melodies. Stephanie
Over the past 2 months, I have been intentionally listening to every favourited song (yes, almost 200 of them), every new release, and every Discover Weekly playlist that I have on Spotify for the sake of creating this playlist. My intentions in creating this playlist would be for our benefit, as followers of Jesus Christ,… Continue reading Christian Truth in Song | A Spotify Playlist
"'I started to understand what music can do for traumatized populations—it can help create a sense of normalcy, joy, expression,' she says. 'Music in therapy doesn’t work for everyone,” Down adds. “But I think there is a ‘music’ part of all of our brains. Studies have shown that even with degenerative brain diseases, like Alzheimer’s,… Continue reading Can Music Heal Trauma? Exploring the Therapeutic Powers of Sound
"Did you struggle to maintain your concentration when doing your homework? Maybe you should have learnt rock drum kit. In this study (see link) they found that 10 weeks of rock drum kit improved dexterity, rhythm, timing and the ability to maintain attention for children with autism" Follow link for recent article: https://biggerbetterbrains.com/news-post/541/
The Ministry of Music 