McConnell Music Therapy Services, Inc.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃🎤🎶

10/17/2025

One more week to get all of the spooky classics ready for our pediatric Halloween Showcase and Trick-or-Treat event at Sutter Medical Center’s Children’s Center in Sacramento 👀🎃

10/15/2025

We had a fantastic turnout for our recent showcase featuring the incredible Liedstrand Family Band, starring our dear friend and fellow music therapist Terrell, and his parents Harry and Cindy! 🎻✨
They brought something truly special to Sophie's Place: traditional acoustic fiddle tunes, a style rich with history and storytelling, passed down through generations by ear and heart. Our patients and families were captivated by the lively rhythms and the stories behind the music.
A huge thank you to the Liedstrand family for sharing your talent, warmth, and love of music with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back again! 💛🎶 Sutter Medical Center’s Children’s Center Sutter Health

09/09/2025

Meet Patrick, one of our incredible music therapists making a meaningful impact at our new Pacific Grove clinic! These snapshots offer a glimpse into the transformative power of music therapy, helping clients connect, heal, express, and grow through the universal language of music. 💛

Patrick’s passion and skill shine in every session, and we’re so proud to have him as part of our team. Our Pacific Grove clinic is fully up and running in our warm, welcoming space, and we’re currently accepting new clients.

If you believe you or a loved one in the Pacific Grove area could benefit from music therapy, now’s the time to reach out. Spots are filling up, but we still have openings available. Connect today, and discover what music therapy can do for you! 🎶

09/04/2025

Thank you to Ethen for your musical performance at our Sophie's Place showcase last week! Ethen is a professional pianist and elementary school music educator from the East Bay. His elements of whimsy and play entertained with his music was a treat for our patients and families. Thanks for the music, Ethen! 🎶

09/02/2025

This summer, we had the joy of celebrating a very special milestone... 10 years of dedication, passion, and impact from two incredible team members: Dan and Becky! 💙🎶

Over the past decade, both Dan and Becky have not only shared their talents with our company, but have also uplifted their colleagues, supported countless patients, and helped advance the field of music therapy in profoundly meaningful ways. Their commitment is truly inspiring.

Our team came together for a celebratory dinner in their honor, where each of them received a portrait capturing their journey, serving as a reflection of meaningful connections, growth, and resilience built over the years. They also received a custom anniversary pin, a small but heartfelt token to recognize such a significant accomplishment.

Dan and Becky, thank you for everything you bring to this work and to our community. Here’s to the journey so far, and all the years ahead! 🙌✨

08/26/2025

Farewell and good luck to our amazing intern, and soon to be amazing music therapist, Kyle Chang! 🎶✨ Our team has been continually impressed by Kyle’s warmth, creativity, and professionalism. He approached every session with curiosity and care, always eager to learn, asking thoughtful questions, and bringing fresh ideas to support each patient’s unique needs. His dedication to growth and his compassion for the children and families he worked with made a lasting impact.

Wishing him the best of luck on his exam and in all the exciting things ahead in his music therapy journey! 👏🎉

08/05/2025

Music has been a powerful part of Pt A's recovery, helping him connect, express, and heal 🎶💛

07/10/2025

Our adult medical music therapy team was so excited to meet with Camila Casaw, MA, MT-BC, who provides music therapy for cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) in NYC. Thank you, Camila, for graciously sharing with us about your experiences of providing music therapy for MSK’s groundbreaking research study on the benefits of music therapy for cancer-related anxiety (https://www.mskcc.org/news/quieting-cancer-anxiety-with-music-therapy-at-msk). Congratulations on your incredible, meaningful work!

Fun fact: Camila and Missy were peers alongside one another in the same cohort and internship seminar group in their Music Therapy Master’s Program at NYU!

06/28/2025

Pride began as a protest, and music has always been part of that fight. 🎶🌈 From survival to celebration, music helps us heal, resist, and rise.
You are seen. You are heard. You are not alone. 💜

06/17/2025

Join us as we say a heartfelt farewell to our incredible music therapy intern, Alexis 💜🎶

Throughout her internship, Alexis brought passion, dedication, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. In supporting patients and their families, she consistently went above and beyond, always stepping in with compassion, creativity, and a can-do spirit.

It’s clear Alexis is on the path to becoming an outstanding music therapist, and we couldn’t be more proud. Wishing her all the best in the next chapter, and good luck with her CBMT exam. We can't wait to see where her talent and heart take her next!

05/28/2025

Join us next week for this year’s Scoop Scoot! Use this link to join Team McConnell, and help us raise funds to support a variety of important local programs. Find more details at Scoopscoot.org. We hope to see you there!

The team, McConnell Music Therapy, is raising money for a great cause by participating in ALCAL Scoop Scoot 2025 on June 6, 2025. They need your help to reach their team goal. Every donation gets them closer!