Music Therapy Services of Austin, LLC

06/02/2025

Any local families who want to go for a calm swim this summer, check out these two dates!

💧💙 Sensory Swim for Tots 💙💧
Join us for a special swim time designed just for anyone who thrives in calmer, quieter environments.

Sensory Swim offers a gentle, low-key pool experience where anyone can feel relaxed and free to have fun at their own pace. 🧩💦

🗓️ June 14 & July 20
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Veterans Memorial Pool

This is a space where smiles shine, splashes are welcome, and every child can enjoy the water their way. 💕👶

✅ Learn more: https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/891/Aquatic-Programs-Events

05/03/2022

03/01/2022

Happy world music therapy day!

02/04/2022

Hey families!

I have the unfortunate news that my car was stolen this week. It contained all of my instruments, equipment, and visuals I use for students on a daily basis (along with my purse, phone, etc.).

On the passenger side of my car, I had my business magnet. If you happen to see this car around town, PLEASE contact me! My phone number I'm using right now is 512-923-0315 (not the one on the magnet).

Thank you!

Images: Blue Mazda CX-5 License Plate JDK3235
Large Car Magnet Music Therapy Services of Austin

11/16/2021

Music can support learning math skills in so many ways! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. c o u n t i n g I love the way r h y t h m is such a natural way to learn counting - you almost couldn't NOT count to a beat if you tried (sorry about the double negative there...)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Add movement, like jumping each time you say a number! Or instrument play, tapping the beat each time you say a number! Or melody, going up the scale for each number! And you have e n g a g i n g and m e m o r a b l e math lessons! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. p a t t e r n s We can also use music to teach patterns (remember our S'more patterns from the Campfire Bundle?), alternating rhythms, instruments or melodic lines to create ABAB or ABCABC or ABCBA patterns... and more! (The real question is... do those letter patterns take you back to music theory class or math or poetry??)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. memorization of m a t h f a c t s + c o i n v a l u e s and more! We can write songs that rote teach math skills that need to be memorized, because we are trained in the unique ways the brain is wired to music! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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4. p r o c e s s e s We can also teach steps through song, like how to tell time or how to count with one to one correspondence (which is, identifying that each item represents a number, versus counting where you simply scroll through the numbers without associating them to anything). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.S. check out our new counting bundle!! It has recordings and printables for counting 1-20, counting by 5’s, counting by 10’s, and counting by 25’s and it’s on sale now for only $6!!! Shop link in bio.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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08/19/2021

07/26/2021

MTSA is needing another therapist (or more) to fill immediate contract needs! I have contracts with Mental Health agencies around the greater Austin area (some far north of Austin, some far south of Austin). I also have private families and school-based students who need services covered.

Please send resume's and references through FB Messenger or to my email (rfaulk.musictherapy@gmail.com).

Pay is according to experience, with raises :-)

04/12/2021

Please remember to spread the word and ask your co-workers, friends, family and other MTs to advocate for music therapy in Texas! support HB 2473 & SB 1452!

03/01/2021

Happy World Music Therapy Day!

HAPPY WORLD MUSIC THERAPY DAY!

Image description: heart shaped globe hugged by two people with guitar and musical notes graphics surrounding the outside. Caption says “music therapy makes a difference”

02/12/2021

Amazing how energetic and visual this performance was! I love using ASL in my sessions, but I'm nowhere this animated!! :-)

Happy Friday everyone!

12/12/2020

12/11/2020

Tomorrow is the big day! I'll be setup in front of Wild About Music in downtown Austin tomorrow throughout the day offering information about Music Therapy Services of Austin as well as selling my crocheted items I've been making (I've got some music themed stuffed toys too!)

I hope to see you there!

Please share with your families and friends!