Past Interns Quotes
“My internship at Music To Grow On helped me gain the knowledge and experience I needed to start practicing on my own. Bessie and the other therapists are experienced and professional, and were constructive in their feedback. Whenever I had a question they were ready and willing to help me with whatever I needed. I was able to work with individual and groups of clients from 10 months old, to 18 years old with varying disabilities. During my internship I also had the opportunity to present with other MTGO staff at conferences about music therapy. I enjoyed every minute of my internship and I will continue to benefit from my experiences there through out my career.”
Brianne, Utah State University
"As an intern at Music To Grow On I learned so much about how to be an effective music therapist. I was able to work with children with special needs ranging in age from less than a year old, all the way up to 20 years old. I was exposed to many different diagnoses and levels of ability. I was also able to observe a number of therapists all with different styles. I was exposed to an amazing repertoire of songs and techniques, I learned about and observed therapists using NMT, I was taught how to do assessments on new clients, and I learned about effective documentation and report writing. Overall not only was the learning experience as an intern at Music To Grow On invaluable, but I also finished my internship with the tools and skills necessary to work in the field and ultimately to start my own practice."
Spencer, Berklee College of Music
“Working at Music to Grow On was a pleasure. I enjoyed the environment, and the relationship that I was able to create with the other therapists and my co-interns, everyone there is really nice people. Aside from the friendly work environment I learned a lot. Bessie let me be involved with every aspect of the business, and that gave me the opportunity to not only learn music therapy practices and techniques, but I also learned how to write reports, document, do assessments, interact with program coordinators and school officials, be part of in-services and community outreach concerts and presentations. I think that the internship was a very complete program.”
Andrea, Berklee College of Music
“The internship at Music to Grow On provided me with a well-rounded experience that completed my undergraduate education. My internship experience definitely prepared me for my first job as a music therapist, even though I am currently working with a different client population.”
Rose, Loyola University, New Orleans