Sound Starts Music

02/21/2026

In loving memory of Clayton Iburg
March 21, 2007 - February 19, 2026

The Sound Starts family has loved Clayton and his family since 2014. From the very first time we met him, it was clear that the music in Clayton’s heart had to come out. He was a natural performer who easily won over every crowd. With perfect pitch, a love for classic artists like Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley, and the ability to play both guitar and piano, music was simply part of who he was.

Watching Clayton sing and play guitar over these past months, as he bravely battled cancer, was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Music carried him through — it was his comfort, his joy, and his strength.

At our annual showcases, families would often ask to be scheduled alongside Clayton because they had felt his infectious joy and musical spirit. It has meant so much to know him, learn from him, and make music together over the years.

We love you, Clayton.
We love you, Mark & Tina Iburg
Thank you for sharing his beautiful soul with us. 💙 🎶
Love, the Sound Starts Team

~~~~

For over 10 years, I had the privilege of making music beside you — a decade of memories and magic. It wasn’t just my heart you touched, but countless others. Your old soul brought songs to life and your presence brought crowds to their feet. Inclusive, passionate, and full of unrelenting love, you moved more hearts than you’ll ever know. Your music — and your spirit — will live on in all of us

Love, Ms. Samantha

02/12/2026

☀️🎶 MUSIC CAMPS ARE HERE! 🎶☀️

Get ready to JAM or SOCIALize with us this summer! 🥁🎸🎤

Our Spring Break & Summer Social Music Camps & Jam Camps are the perfect place for kids to make friends, build confidence, and sing! 🎵✨

🎧 Hands-on music fun
🎶 Social skill building
🤝 Teamwork & collaboration
🎸 All experience levels welcome!

📝 Registration is OPEN! Spots fill quickly — don’t wait!

👋 New families, we can’t wait to meet you!

📅 Schedule your consultation today and let’s get your child ready to shine this summer! 🌟

https://soundstartsmusic.com/camp/

02/04/2026

The sweetest group and so much fun - a definite highlight of the week. Thank you for having us Down Syndrome Guild of Dallas! 💛💙

01/17/2026

Music therapists doing what we do best 🎵💙

Therapy sessions + a little sparkle ✨

Earrings spotted around Grapevine today 👂🎶

01/13/2026

01/09/2026

‼️Our intern is putting together a FREE group at our Frisco location‼️

Join us for Drop the Verse: A Songwriting Club led by our intern Rebecca! Participants of Drop the Verse will learn how to write a song from scratch using music technology. Participants will choose what type of song they want to write and will work over the course of a few weeks to create, practice, and record the song! The group is for ages 11+. Sessions will begin in the last week of January.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Thank you!

Link to google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3qCd1-PPpqJd-LNk_B08YZkzn7p68eAPeMzydnlS4NSiycg/viewform

12/23/2025

Holiday tunes 🎄
Inventory check ✔️
Winter cleaning in progress ❄️
Setting ourselves up for a strong year ahead!

11/29/2025

11/21/2025

✨ We’re honored to be considered for the Gusto Impact Awards! ✨

Hi Gusto! 📣

Sound Starts began in a small home studio with one mission—to help children grow bright and strong through music. Today, families rely on us for life-changing support through music, but access is still a barrier for many.

Winning this award would help us expand scholarships, increase awareness, and bring the power of music therapy to even more children who need it. 🎶🧡💙🩷🎶

Thank you for cheering us on!

11/05/2025

Check this out!

It may be a little early for sleigh bells, but the magic of the season is already starting here at Care Cuts! We are absolutely thrilled to give our beloved community a special invitation to our most heartwarming holiday event: a free, sensory-friendly visit with Santa!

This day is all about creating a space of pure comfort and holiday calm for every child. This is a free community event open to all! However we are offering 20 limited professional photography time slots, generously sponsored by our friends at Endersby - sign up to secure your dedicated time slot.

Endersby Photography Sign Up Here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BABA722A4F9C70-58322663-caring #/

Note: Even if all the special photo slots are filled, this is a community celebration! Everyone is warmly welcome to stop by, see Santa, and enjoy the fun & activities at any time during the event.

Event Schedule:
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Santa’s Visit
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Endersby Sponsored Photos Endersby Productions
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Special Connections Bicycle Rides Special Connections
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Spiderman Appearance

We would be deeply honored to include local businesses among the kind sponsors and donors who make our mission thrive. Please contact us directly if you feel called to sponsor a specific activity (like the bike rides or the hero appearance!) or if you wish to make a general donation to support the entire event.

You can find all the joyful details about our sponsorship levels below (adobe document link). We are truly grateful for every helping hand that helps to make this event a success.

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:bb23fd52-5a83-48bb-9548-5cb39f6fba27

11/03/2025

📍NOW HIRING: Full Time School Director Position
www.soundstartsmuisc.com/musictherapyjob for full details!

LOCATIONS
Far North Texas - Frisco, Grayson & Collin Counties with some travel to other DFW counties as needed.

COMPENSATION
Salaried, paid monthly

BENEFITS
CBMT dues
AMTA membership
Regional conference registration
Accrue minimum 96 hours PTO per year
Mileage Reimbursement
Contribution to Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Paid Center Closure Days (Holidays)

HOURS:
Full Time - 40-45 hours per week
At times additional events outside regular hours will require attendance
Minimum 15 client contact hours weekly

START DATE: Immediately, until filled.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The core roles of the School Director are to
1) PROVIDE music therapy services to your clients
2) ACCOMPLISH school related tasks: evaluations, staff training, team compliance
3) GROW the company by working with the leadership team and developing school relationships.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Sound Starts is seeking a music therapist to fulfill a primary leadership role that will elevate the company to a new level of growth. This dynamic leader will maintain a caseload of music therapy clients and will also be responsible for school evaluations, attending ARDS and developing school relationships with administrators. This individual can expect to work closely with the CEO and additional leadership team members to create and execute plans to grow the company.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY LOOK LIKE
On a typical day you will fulfill music therapy services to your clients or conduct/write school evaluations. You will attend ARDs and spend time collaborating with the CEO regarding school district development. You will be on-site at our center to provide support to the team as needed. Weekly time will be dedicated to executing the company’s growth plan and consulting with the CEO and other directors.

HOURS, PAY RANGE, & BENEFITS
The available position is FULL time and salaried. Work days will most always include Saturday.
Because this is an employed position (not contract), client cancellations are always paid! Sound Starts provides continuing education opportunities to team members and reimburses mileage. All positions at Sound Starts require driving, but the school director generallly drives more than other team members and travels around the metroplex (frequently in Collin & Grayson Counties but also to Denton, Tarrant and Dallas Counties on a PRN basis). The school director will still have a center home base and center caseload.

SIGN ON/REFERRAL BONUS
All new team members are eligible for a sign on bonus following hire, minimum of $1000. Additionally, if you are referred by a current Sound Starts' team member, they are also eligible for a referral bonus! Additional details and eligibility guidelines are available upon request.

QUALIFICATIONS
MT-BC
2+ years clinical experience, prefer experience at Sound Starts but will consider the right outside applicant
The ideal candidate would stay in this role for at least 3 years
Driving does not bother you.
Strong writing skills

HOW TO APPLY
Send resume and letter of intent to mary@soundstartsmusic.com with subject line: I am ready to lead at Sound Starts!

10/22/2025

Productive and pumpkin-ductive 🎃💼

Paint first, plan later 😄

Just your average strategic meeting… with pumpkins.