Great Lakes Region of AMTA

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Join us throughout the weeks of May to find out how music therapy can support mental health and well-being!

04/30/2026

Check out this job posting in Ohio!

EverHeart Hospice is seeking a compassionate, board-certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to support patients and families through the healing power of music.

Make a meaningful impact by bringing comfort, connection, and care when it matters most.

Apply today: https://phx.us-west.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/B083489BF48D8206075B109DBADF04C4/career-page

04/29/2026

Congratulations, Amy Foley!

We’re proud to congratulate our very own Director of Music Therapy and Director of Student Services, Prof. Amy Foley, on her nomination for the 2026 UIndy Teacher of the Year!

Prof. Foley does so much for our department - she keeps everything running smoothly, leads with positivity, and is always one step ahead. Most importantly, she brings genuine care and thoughtfulness to everyone she works with, from students to faculty and staff.

This recognition is truly well deserved, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate her!

👏 Congratulations, Prof. Foley! 👏

04/28/2026

Passing along a CMTE opportunity being offered by our music therapy colleagues in North Carolina.

The Music Therapy Association of North Carolina is hosting a 3 credit hour virtual CMTE on Saturday, May 16th from 1:00-4:00pm.
Registration is available at https://www.ncmusictherapy.org/

04/21/2026

ATTENTION VOTING MEMBERS:
(Only AMTA members, graduate students with MT-BC credential, retired, and honorary lifetime members are eligible to vote).

Please use this link to vote on some updates for the GLR. The purpose of this ballot is to elect another GLR member to our Assembly of Delegates, and to consider four Bylaw Revisions for approval. We appreciate your participation in these two important pieces of governance.

https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cNmS2PfRCi2pOYK

04/20/2026

On today's Membership Monday feature, our Social Media Coordinator Hannah Westfall shares why it is important to support AMTA! Without the support of our national organization, we could not do the work we do every day!

Join or renew your membership today at:
https://www.musictherapy.org/about/membership_in_amta/

Equity-based Tier Selection Guide is available.

04/15/2026

Minnesota’s Music Therapy Conference is coming up at the end of this month! Their president shared this message with us: "Spring 2026 MTAM Conference: Community and Resilience: Helping Minnesota Heal Through Song. Together, we will strengthen the MTAM community by making music with fellow music therapists while learning practical healing techniques for the populations we serve. We will also explore trauma-informed care and disaster response, and consider meaningful ways to support the Minnesotans in our care during this historic time.”

April 25, 2026 9:00AM-3:30PM
1930 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Register online at musictherapymn.com/mtam-conference by April 23! 🎵

04/15/2026

To close out World Music Therapy Week, we wanted to answer a few questions you may have!

What is music therapy?
American Music Therapy Association defines music therapy as "clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program."

Who is music therapy for?
Music therapy is for anyone with developmental, spiritual, social, emotional, physical, cognitive, academic, musical needs, and more!

How does music therapy help?
Music therapy is an accessible therapeutic approach that utilizes music to support an individual or group's goals. These skills learned in music therapy can be transferred into real world situations through the support given by the music therapist.

Who can be a music therapist?
A music therapist MUST complete a 4-year degree program from an approved university, a 1,200 hour clinical internship, and a board certification exam. Many music therapists choose to further their education with Master's & Doctoral level studies as well.

Where can I find a music therapist?
Visit CBMT’s website “Find a Therapist” https://my.cbmt.org/cbmtssa/f?p=CRTSSA:17800:1373158538353:::17800::

04/13/2026

Conference attendees- Check your email that you used to register for conference... the recordings are now available! These will be available through September 30, 2026 for you to view. Thank you to our VPs for working hard to get these all uploaded!

04/13/2026

On today's Membership Monday feature, our President-Elect shares how the GLR benefits from you joining AMTA! Just like Kirby said, being an AMTA member directly impacts all the goodies GLR offers, and we like offering benefits to you!

Join or renew your membership today at: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/membership_in_amta/

Equity-Based Tier Selection Guide is available.

04/10/2026

Today is the day!

For one day only (TODAY), help support the GLR Community by ordering from any Panda Express location, for pickup or delivery!

Use the code: 9011528 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout at www.pandaexpress.com or on their app!

The GLR will receive 28% of sales, and thanks you for your ongoing support!