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In 107 interactive pages, imagine 2025 highlights how parents and therapists partner in early childhood music therapy to achieve lasting progress. Personal stories, research, and practical tools show how collaboration empowers families, enhances learning, and strengthens bonds through music.

  • 10 Pro Tips for Parents: Practical, music-based strategies from Dr. Darcy DeLoach to extend therapy benefits into everyday family life. 
  • Featured Article: Mary Beth Moore’s moving account of advocacy, resilience, and the transformative power of music therapy in her son’s journey.
  • Reflection: Dr. Petra Kern’s analysis on the critical role of parents as co-facilitators, advocates, and partners in therapy.
  • Research Insights: Empirical findings from Dr. Lori Gooding and Dr. Petra Kern on how caregiver participation supports developmental outcomes.
  • Legacy Tribute: Honoring Dr. Kamile Geist and her lasting contributions to rhythmic and early childhood music therapy. 
  • Podcasts: Ten in-depth interviews with music therapists worldwide, offering diverse perspectives on partnering with families.
  • Practice Articles: Real-world examples of coaching models, communication strategies, dual-perspective case studies, and simple home techniques to boost parent engagement. 
  • Family Calendar: Weekday-themed music therapy activities to inspire connection, routine, and joy at home. 
  • Family Playlist: Twelve curated playlists for daily routines, reflecting global styles and fostering shared musical experiences. 
  • Publications & Reviews: Highlights of recent early childhood music therapy literature and a review of Unwanted: Fighting to Belong. 

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In Learning Reimagined, advocate and parent Mary Beth Moore shares her family’s journey from navigating complex medical needs to discovering the transformative role of music therapy in her son’s education.

Blending personal experience with actionable advocacy strategies, Moore reveals how music therapy opens access to learning, supports communication, and strengthens emotional connection—especially for children with disabilities. This inspiring piece offers both a heartfelt narrative and a practical guide for families and educators seeking to integrate music therapy into the IEP process and beyond.

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Petra Kern, PhD, MT-BC, MTA, DMtG

Therapy Reimagined: The Power of Parent Advocacy

 

Lori Gooding, PhD, MT-BC & Petra Kern, PhD, MT-BC, MTA, DMtG

Foundations of Parent Involvement in Music Therapy

Eugene Gesit, PhD

Keep a Beat! The Rhythmic Legacy of Dr. Kamile Geist 
In Keep a Beat! The Rhythmic Legacy of Dr. Kamile Geist, her husband Eugene Geist, PhD (Louisiana State University) reflects on Kamile Geist’s pioneering KaB model—a classroom-ready, research-informed approach that uses rhythm, musical interaction, and teacher/caregiver training to foster attachment, regulation, and early learning in infants.

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