Able Voice Podcast
Welcome to the Able Voice Podcast with certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann and Kimberly Dolan. Here your voice is more than a melody! We aim to plant seeds and shed light on the growing field of clinical music therapy. Join us in meaningful conversations about being a music therapist in todays society.
Episodes
Justis Krar is a musician, audio video producer and certified music therapist from Welland, Ontario. Justis began playing in punk bands before completing the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College which led to recording albums and touring internationally. In addition to being a valued member of the Able Voice Team, Justis works collaboratively with people with brain injury in creative video projects. As a music therapist h...
Kylie Klym is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Music Therapist and the owner of Kadence Music Therapy. Kylie began working in the Greater Sudbury and North Bay areas before expanding throughout Northeast Ontario. Kadence Music Therapy educates, enlightens and engages people of all ages and abilities in the therapeutic powers of music and the creative arts.
Kylie's Links:
- Website - https://kadencemusictherapy.com/
- S...
Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services was co-founded in June 2021 by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann and Kimberly Dolan. Synergy MT began offering services in only two locations and has since expanded, with four in-person locations across Bermuda & Canada (Kingston,ON; Hamilton,ON; and Montreal,QC). Synergy MT provides high quality music therapy services, wellness resources, and professional development o...
Paul Lauzon is a Québec born poet, songwriter, performer and practicing music therapist for over 39 years. His work has focused on exploring the many interconnections of sound and sense and of music and words. As a clinical music therapist, he has worked with individuals in all stages of life from pre-natal to palliative care. His peer-reviewed articles have appeared in several international music therapy journals.
Dr. Micheal Zanders is a professor of music therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a music therapist for over 25 years his focus is on theory and philosophy in music therapy. Mike has presented internationally at conferences and workshops, conducted research and has published about working with displaced youth (including foster care, refugees, trafficked, homeless individuals). His new book, "Philosoph...
Yasmin Kawar, MTA, RCT, is a Jordanian-Canadian music therapist and counselling therapist. Yasmin specializes in working with clients in addiction recovery, as well as persons impacted by addiction, trauma & abuse, ADHD, anxiety/depression, and the criminal justice system. Yasmin works to meet clients where they are in their life journey to collaboratively explore challenges, develop personal insights & resources, and creat...
Marie Fay is a Masters level Occupational Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with dementia. She is the clinical director of the Dementia Bermuda charity and the owner and manager of NorthStar, which offers support to Bermudians navigating dementia.
Her work aims to optimise the daily function, safety and quality of life of those living with a diagnosis of Dementia as well as their family members an...
Dannielle Caldwell is a board-certified music therapist and passionate advocate for the field of music therapy. She is the founder of Music Therapy Now, the umbrella home of Music Therapy Ed Now and the Music Till Proven Therapy Podcast. Through the power of these incredible social media platforms, Dannielle is able to offer music therapy services, retreats, and resources for music therapists around the world.Her advocacy extends b...
Olivia and Kaylin are two incredible certified music therapists and human beings. They are valued members of the Synergy Music Therapy team in addition to excelling in their own practices and passion projects. Join us in this episode as we talk about all things advocacy and using social media to connect us all.
Referenced Episodes:
- Music and Math (AVP Season 4, Episode 5)
- Explaining Music Therapy (AVP Season 2, Episode 4)
Oli...
Rhea Gibbons is an Art Therapist working in Bermuda for the last 3 years with a variety of collectives from children & teenagers, addiction, mental health, persons experiencing homelessness and the elderly.
Rhea believes in the power of flexibility of art therapy to meet diverse needs, bring people together and allow them to express themselves, connect to their humanness, and to be witnessed and appreciated as an integral part ...
Elizabeth Mitchell is a certified Music Therapist who holds her PhD in Music Education from Western University. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, coordinating the Bachelor of Music Therapy program, teaching courses, conducting research, and supervising master’s students in their research. Elizabeth previously served as the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Dr. Liz Mi...
Jessica Browning is an American singer songwriter harpist, who has spent the last 5 years living on her sailboat with her husband, baby boy, and three harps traveling the world while sharing her journey of healing and hope through music. Alongside performing across the globe, she is also a motivational speaker, giving talks on how we can use music and embodiment practices to regulate our nervous systems and come back into our bodie...
Jason Schreurs is a music and mental health writer, host of the Scream Therapy podcast and self-proclaimed punk weirdo living in British Columbia.His book, Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health, follows the transformational journeys of himself and fellow musicians revealing the healing power of punk rock. Jason is happiest when screaming into dented microphones and playing guitar like it’s a percussion instrument.
Al...
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from the finale of season 5! In episodes 9 and 10 we spoke with my (Hayley) fellow Caribbean music therapy queen, Shiann Melville & our podcast friend and all around lovely human, Kim Best. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season...
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 7 and 8 we spoke with the lovely Jennifer Hicks & one of our music therapy business inspirations, Miya Adout. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channe...
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 5 and 6 we spoke with the ever-charismatic ladies of Coffee and TheraTea & the always lovely, Jennifer Buchanan. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast cha...
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 3 and 4 we spoke with the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Classroom (Adrienne and Cathy) & our podcast friend/host of Care Chronicles, Tricia Caiati. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by...
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 1 and 2 we spoke with Daiva Zemaitis & Santina Hughes. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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Kim Best is a music therapist in Rochester, NY. With her private practice, she works with older adults with dementia and their caregivers, patients at the end of life on hospice, and those with mental health challenges. She supervises music therapy students at local universities and presides over the newly forming New York State Association for Music Therapy. Kim enjoys networking, development, and supporting new professionals. She...
Shiann Melville is a US-trained, board-certified music therapist in Tobago and the founder of Harmonies & Healing Music Therapy and Mental Health Services. Shiann has worked extensively with children and adults with disabilities in Tobago, having established her presence in special education schools and centres across Trinidad & Tobago.
In our chat with Shiann we learn about her journey from studying music therapy to beginn...
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