Decolonization: A Place to Start

We're back back back back back again! Anyone else feeling drained of energy and creativity these past 6 months or so? Us too but we've finally got another episode for your ears! We're joined by Rebecca West in this episode to discuss power and privilege in music therapy and to start looking a little closer at ourselves and our own intersections. This is an important topic and it's vital that we unpack our individual and collective privilege and examine the ways music therapy contributes to oppressive practices. We're glad you're taking the time to listen and don't forget to manifest what you learned into action!  Follow us on Instagram: @MTeaPodcast Send questions/comments/concerns: [email protected] Link to Transcript

It might be the last day of Pride month but with this episode you can carry Pride forward with you all year round! We're joined by special guest Maevon Gumble to talk about all things queer. Inside you'll find discussions on queer as a verb, gender affirming voice work, and why check lists ain't shit. Come on in out of the heat and enjoy the latest episode and the freshest tea!  Links to Maevon's website and Facebook page Website  Facebook Page Link to Voices Issues Follow us on Instagram @MTeapodcast Send questions/comments/concerns/Pride lewks to [email protected]  Link to Transcript

These are turbulent times and we here at the MTea are hunkered down with our kettles, earbuds, and hastily thrown together home offices while we adjust to teaching and therapizing via the internet. But that hasn't stopped us from producing quality episodes for you to listen to! This episode we're joined by Jenny Branson to discuss why people leave the field of music therapy and other hard questions about our profession.  Follow us on Instagram @MTeaPodcast! Send questions/comments/concerns/cute pictures of your pets to [email protected] Link to Transcript

A little mini treat for your ears on the 2020 GLR regional conference! Featuring 5 things I learned at conference and a teaser about upcoming episodes. Enjoy this sip while we keep on brewing our next full size pot!  Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MTeaPodcast and subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! Transcript Link

Yes friends of the pod, an identity crisis is afoot. Remember back to those teenage years of heavy eye liner, first awkward piercings, rebellious music and the classic "it's not a phase mom!". Listen in for Dr. Webb's wise thoughts and my own personal reflections as a baby practitioner. And don't forget to let us know your thoughts as well!  Transcript Link 

A topic frequently unaddressed in our undergraduate music therapy education so let's start learning! What precisely is decolonization and how can I start, learn, grow, and connect to others doing the work? Some answers, some questions, and some challenges inside whilst we chat with Dr. Adenike Webb, who makes a strong cup of tea!  Follow us on Instagram @MTeaPodcast and don't forget to subscribe and rate! As always send any questions/comments/concerns via DM or email us [email protected] Link to Transcript: Episode 3  Link to readily available articles mentioned in the episode:  Do Not 'Decolonize'... Decolonization is Not a Metaphor

Episode 2 fresh from the electric kettle that sits on my kitchen counter waiting for the one time a week I make tea to then only drink half of it! This episode we're joined by Dr. Jim Hiller from the University of Dayton to discuss clinical improvisation and why it's pretty much the coolest way for music therapists to work. So whether you love improvisation and use it daily like me or you're terrified of it and aren't quite sure how it works like most of my students, you'll find some good stuff in here for that squishy thing between your ears to learn. So gather round the twinkle lights as the snow starts to fall for another episode of the MTea.  Transcript link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1eY-HWqWuNEK0lbol7MXpwWsQ1RdQOp_i Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @MTeapodcast and give us a rate and/or a review wherever you listen! Happy Holidays from the most esteemed podcast producer in all of his apartment, Nathan, and the most wonderful podcast host in the world according to his mom, Tony!

Our first official Episode! In this one we cover burning questions such as what is music therapy? And for that matter what is music? And a whole bunch of other good stuff. Special guests Dr. Nancy Jackson and Dr. John Romey help us unpack these questions and all the others I could think up. So put on the kettle, find your favorite blanket and settle in for this piping hot episode of the MTea!

A taste of the tea with your host Tony and special guest host Nathan. This introductory episode explores Tony's journey becoming a music therapist and the hopes and dreams for the future of this podcast.  Follow us on Instagram: @MTeaPodcast Questions/comments? Email us at [email protected]