Welcome to this newsletter that will accompany you this holiday season. Piedmont Music Therapy is honored to continue and begin partnerships in the community because of relationships made to promote health and wellness for individuals of all ages.
Thanks for supporting our clinic & studio work with individuals and groups in Greater Charlotte while being creative with social distancing in order to maintain safety.
Photo of PMT Staff seated (left to right):
Miriam Tart, MMT, MT-BC, Gretchen Benner, LMSW, MT-BC,
OPEN ENROLLMENT: This group is designed for teenaged individuals to connect through the arts with the facilitation of a board certified music therapist.
Music will be explored through the virtual experience as a social connector and healthy tool for stress management. All levels and interest of music are welcome.
Photo Description: Hosting location - Rogers Memorial Church yard in Rock Hill, SC.
Congrats to all of the performers who shared some of their recently learned songs on piano, ukulele and voice last month. We appreciated the attendance by their families and thank everyone for the special planning to enable a socially distanced event.
Consider the gift of music lessons for a friend, family member or coworker...
1 - 3 month bundles of weekly music lessons are available in the New Year!
These could be offered virtually or in-person at our main location with safety precautions detailed online.
Another gift option to support our small business is buying a t-shirt that was screen printed at Project 658 in Charlotte, NC.
Several sizes are still available for purchase and will be arranged for curb side pick-up at our main location or add on $5/shipping.
It is open enrollment for a virtual group series designed with the idea that music can be a social connector for individuals age 18+ interested in talking about, listening to, and even sharing in creating music together as a coping skill or simply as a positive leisure time activity.
All levels/interest of music are welcome. Additional information and links to register are on PMT's Website.
The next monthly event for young children with Down syndrome, sponsored by Down Syndrome Association of Greater Charlotte to support child and family's growth through music therapist led activities is approaching!
A music therapist on staff at PMT will help families stay safe and participate in the class from their homes.
Click below to request a link to join the next planned class via GoogleMeet:
PMT was honored to celebrate the 2nd year work anniversary of Miriam Tart, MMT, MT-BC! Team members shared: “she has a lovely voice and is able to sing a wide variety of musical styles... Miriam has been a huge asset... looking forward to continuing to work with her!” Miriam plays an integral part of our private practice & studio!
PMT's Foundress & Director, Gretchen Benner was grateful to receive the American Music Therapy Association Anne Emery Kyllo Professional Scholarship to support professional development & continuing education during her 12th year practicing as a board certified music therapist.
Let us know if you would like to chat and plan a virtual or socially distanced music therapy treatment program, in-service, or music experience for your loved one at a local facility or organization in 2021.
Photo Description: Park bench and sidewalk adorned by autumn leaves with superimposed quotation by William Shakespeare "The Earth has music for those who listen."
