music groups

Contact: Maria Carron, MT-BC . 314-960-0475 . 6614 Clayton Rd #179 . St. Louis, Missouri 63117

Using music based activities to achieve non-musical skills, in the areas of cognitive, social communication, and motor skills.

Through the use of music and music-based activities, skills such as following directions taking turns, and attending to tasks are addressed. Activities may include playing a variety rhythm instruments, singing, action songs, and learning songs about social, behavior, and cognitive skills. We offer a variety of summer group classes, as well as groups throughout the year on request.

*Music Therapy Group I-ages 2-5

Friday Mornings 9:00 to 9:45

*Music Therapy Group II-ages 6-12

Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:15 & Fridays 10:00-10:45

*STL Rockabilities-ages 13 and over

Wednesday afternoons-Times TBA

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STL (St. Louis) Rockabilities

STL Rockabilities provides music therapy services to adults and adolescents utilizing a “Rock Band” format. This program is open

to individuals of all abilities and levels of musicianship. The STL Rockabilities program provides individuals with adapted music lessons, and then groups individuals into a 4 to 5 member rock band ensemble. Through this format individuals work on social skills, self esteem, following directions, listening skills, team work, decision making, as well as, learning to play an instrument.

Maybe you are an adult or adolescent already working individually with a music therapist, or maybe you have no past music experiences, but you love music and want to make friends. This is the group for you. Our music therapist will assess your musical interests, needs and music background. Determine if you are ready for placement in a band or if you should start with adapted lessons.

Our Summer 2012 program includes 1 eight week session on Wednesday afternoons. Individuals will meet 1 time each week for a 1 hour class. The class will involve 1:1 or 2:1 instruction and group band practice. Participants will learn 2 to 3 songs during the 8 week session, and perform for family and friends during the final class.

Music Group in Demun

Come sing, dance and play instruments with your infant or toddler. Music Group in Demun takes place every Friday morning from 10:00 to 10:45. There is no enrollment or instrument fee to join our group. You can try the first group out for free. So come enjoy a morning in the pleasant Demun Neighborhood with your child. The group is located near coffee shops, the St. Louis Zoo and a children’s park.