Resources
The products and services listed below are ones that I know, have used, and endorse. Where possible, I include a link to the article that reviews the product or service.
Internet Tools and Technologies
- Powweb Web Hosting: If you want a website, you need a place to “rent” internet space, called “hosting.” The first time I picked my own hosting, I chose Powweb and have been incredibly happy. The price is about what you’ll find with other hosting companies (about $5-7/month), but the best part is their fabulous customer service. Always available and always helpful. Click here to learn more about Powweb.
- Godaddy Domain Names: I purchase (and have always purchased) my domain names through Godaddy. They offer a lot of services, which can make their website seem daunting, but they’re reliable, helpful, and affordable. I’ve been happy with Godaddy and think you would be, too. For more information about domain name registration through Godaddy, click here.
- Wordpress Blogging: There are many blogging platforms available. Before I launched Music Therapy Maven, I did a lot of research to pick the best one. And I came across (and highly recommend) Wordpress.org. It’s a self-hosted blogging service (e.g. you need your own web hosting) that’s flexible, powerful, easy-to-adapt, with incredible support forums and tutorials if you get stuck. I love my Wordpress blog.
- Aweber Email Newsletters: I use one service for all my email newsletters: Aweber. After researching multiple ways to manage an email campaign, Aweber came out as the #1 recommended service. I started using Aweber in September 2009 and am incredibly happy. It’s easy-to-use and the customer service is excellent. Click here to learn more about what Aweber can do for you.
- Audible.com Audiobooks: My absolute favorite way to catch up on my reading is to listen to audiobooks. I don’t have time to sit and read a book. Instead, I get my reading in while working out and driving. My favorite source for audiobooks is Audible.com. It’s affordable and easy-to-use. I get to read a full book a month for less than $15–and at 6-8 hours of listening, that’s plenty! To read my review of Audible, click here. Click this link to get started now:
- 99designs.com: This is the best way to get professionally-designed marketing materials (e.g. logo, website, brochures, etc.) at a great price. It’s a contest: you submit an idea and graphic designers compete to win your money. To read more about 99designs, click here.
Electronics
- My new favorite toy: Flip Camcorder (120 Minutes)
. I have been using my Flip camera all the time, from recording my kids to making short educational videos (Want proof? Check out my YouTube channel). The Flip camcorder is meant entirely for making it easy to shoot digital video, upload it to your computer, and post it online. You won’t find many bells and whistles, but you will find a camcorder that is reasonably priced ($120-200), sleek, and easy-to-use.
- Zoom H4n Portable Digital Audio Recorder
. This is my other new favorite toy–a very high-quality, portable audio recorder. I plan to use this when I want to record client songs, lectures/workshops, and podcasts/interviews (a future Music Therapy Maven project). The audio file is easily transferred to my computer for editing and copying and the sound quality from the built-in mics (you can also use external mics) is amazing. Check out this short clip of my son singing. There are a couple of down-sides. The design and how you operate the recorder is not very intuitive and it has way more functions than I will ever need or use. That said, it’s a solid investment for any music therapist.
CDs and Music
- Here Comes Science [CD/DVD]
, an educational CD released by the band They Might Be Giants. Tracks address different science topics–biology, chemistry, geology, astronomny, etc. To read more about this set, click here.
Books
- Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence
changed the way I work with my clients. I highly, highly recommend this book to anyone who works with trauma-influenced children or adults. Read this article for a review.
- Who’s Who of the Brain: A Guide to Its Inhabitants, Where They Live and What They Do
is an easy-to-read introduction to the anatomy and function of the brain. I mention this book in this article.
- The Emotional Brain: The Mysterious Underpinnings of Emotional Life
. To read a review of this book, click here.
The following links will take you to blogs and websites where you can find additional information. Some are sites I use frequently; others are sites you have recommended. If you’d like your blog or website listed here, please contact me directly.
My Businesses
Neurosong Music Therapy Services
Music Therapy
American Music Therapy Association (AMTA)
Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
Music Therapy Neurology Network
Colorado Association for Music Therapy
Local Resources
Learning Disorders Solutions Network
Autism Society of Larimer County
Music Therapy Blogs
Listen and Learn: Educational Songs for School, Home, and Play
The Music Therapy Show with Janice Harris
The Musical Stylings of Adrian Sakashita
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