East Tennessee Music Therapy

04/24/2025

Mark your calendar! 📆

Introducing...
🎶 All Together Now 🎶
Music Therapy + Open Play in May

Join us Wednesday mornings in May for 🎵 All Together Now 🎵- a joyful blend of connection, music, and movement! Enjoy a 45-minute Music Therapy class led by Board Certified Music Therapist Erica Davidson of East TN Music Therapy. After class, stick around and let the fun continue with Open Play in the gym!

Price is $30 per child/ $20 per sibling
Members get 10% off

🧒 Class times are age-based to ensure the best experience for everyone
👨‍👧 Have siblings in different age groups? No problem—just message us and we’ll help you find the best fit!

10am: 2 & under
11am: 3 - 6 year olds
12pm: 7 & up

Let’s sing, play, and grow All Together Now! 🎤🎈

🎟️ Each child should be pre-registered to attend.
👉 How to book:
1️⃣ Call us at (865) 357-9648
2️⃣ Stop by the gym
3️⃣ The easiest way: Book online via our app —
WRTS 2.0 > Knoxville > Book a Class/Event > All Together Now (select date & time based on age)

04/22/2025

Music has the power to connect people. Parents can share their music with their teen and vice versa. Showing curiosity about what your teen is listening to can open up conversations without intensity. Try something like, "Tell me more about why you like this song" (and leave out the big reactions). Although you and your teen might have differences in musical tastes and opinions, be willing to explore what they like and focus on the artist's choices. Ask, "Do you agree with the singer's lyrics? Is it meaningful to you, or are they off base?"

What other ways do you connect with your teen using music? Karaoke nights? Guess that tune? Dance parties?

04/15/2025

🎶✨ Music can be used as a tool for healing, expression, and connection.

💬 Do you or your teen use music in any of these ways? Drop a comment or share your go-to feel-good song!

Looking for professional support as you or your teen navigate mental health challenges?

📲 865-210-8614
💻 Info@EastTNMusicTherapy.com
🌐 EastTNMusicTherapy.com

04/08/2025

As a therapist working with children and adolescents, I often assign homework. I ask parents/caregivers to practice the skills we are developing or improving at home because consistency is key! What we learn in a 45-minute music therapy session once per week isn't likely going to stick if it doesn't get more attention throughout the week.

Here's an example of how I might encourage parents/caregivers to practice following directions at home:

1. Add music! A few of my favorite instructional songs are "Follow the Leader" by The Kiboomers, "Run Baby Run" by Caspar Babypants, and "Dance Around and Jump Around" by Octopretzel.

2. Use silly voices. How would a mouse sound giving instructions? How about a dog? Or an opera singer? What about a robot?

3. Turn it into a game. Kids LOVE all things play so if you can turn practice time into game time, it's likely they will WANT to practice. For example, practice following one-step directions using the game 'Simon says.'

There is SO MUCH more to be said for practicing skills at home, but hopefully, these quick tips can be helpful for you.

If you are interested in exploring how music therapy might be the right fit for your child or adolescent, feel free to DM, text, or call me!

📞 865-210-8614
📧 info@easttnmusictherapy.com
🌐 www.easttnmusictherapy.com

04/01/2025

Did you know... For our clients, who are primarily children and adolescents who are struggling with their mental health, we find that a team approach is what helps make them the most progress. So, one client might have a psychiatrist (handles meds), a pediatrician or primary care physician, a counselor/social worker/play therapist (talk therapy or similar), a music therapist, an art therapist, or a support group all on their treatment team.

Have a question or two? DM, phone call, or email us and I'll answer those for you.

865-210-8614
info@easttnmusictherapy.com
www.easttnmusictherapy.com

03/27/2025

Hiya friends! I'm trying out something new🌟

🎵Join me for a FREE music group designed for children ages birth through 5

📱SECURE YOUR SPOT using the QR code shown on the flyer below or clicking on the LINK: https://forms.gle/1YRw4XnjCXhH3wdS7

📅Mark your calendar for family fun!

11/12/2024

Ella Jenkins’ life was a legacy I’m most grateful for 🤍

Performing and recording, she transformed what was seen as a marginal genre in the music industry into a celebration of shared humanity.

10/25/2024

I am returning to work from maternity week after next! Although I’m missing out on Spirit Week this year, it will be fun to hear your stories!

10/18/2024

👥For those seeking licensure and PASSIONATE about kiddos, this Group Supervision may be for you!

🌼Consult on challenging child-centered cases
🌼Gain valuable insight from seasoned child therapist
🌼Hear from other clinicians in the field
🌼Earn additional supervision hours at less cost

I would love the opportunity to meet with you and share my passion for child mental health. Come hang out! ☺️

Please reach out with any questions: melissa@wildflowercounselingtn.com

08/18/2024

Erica Davidson, Owner and MT-BC of East Tennessee Music Therapy, is delighted to share the joyous news of the arrival of her family's newest member. She and her husband welcomed their daughter last week. The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude and appreciation for the prayers, well-wishes, and blessings received over the past nine months. They are now home, healthy, and looking forward to the new adventures ahead.

07/16/2024

Music is a harmonic connection between all living beings 💗

05/29/2024

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05/29/2024

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04/24/2024

🤯🥳 When individuals believe in and fight for Tennessee residents’ right to access quality music therapy services, change IS possible! Incredibly proud of the hard work of TN’s Music Therapy Task Force as they poured their hearts into Senate AND House votes for music therapy licensure in TN. More to come 🤩

Tennessee Music Therapy Task Force - TNTF American Music Therapy Association, Inc. Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association Certification Board for Music Therapists Tennessee Association for Music Therapy

03/07/2024

The goals of a music therapy-based session can change at a moment’s notice. Here, increasing social interaction, offering space for reminiscence, & cognitive stimulation are the primary goals. 🧠🎼💜

01/26/2024

Hope all Activity Professionals felt extra loved this week in celebration of YOUR WEEK! I cannot emphasize enough how much you are valued and appreciated. Thank you for ALL that you bring to your residents every single day.

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01/26/2024

01/09/2024

What happens in a music therapy session with a group of older adults?

We sing 🎤 We move 💃🕺 We shake 🪇 We groove 🪘 We stimulate 🧠 We listen 🎧 and SO MUCH MORE!

For this session, we incorporated Dolly Parton into our Christmas. Here are some of the Dolly Parton songs on our playlist:

🎶"Pretty Paper"
🎶"9 to 5"
🎶"Jolene"
🎶"Coat of Many Colors"
🎶"My Tennessee Mountain Home"
🎶"Love is Like a Butterfly"
🎶"I Will Always Love You"