Backwoods Music Therapy

04/13/2025

We are bringing “Exploring our grief through music with Mel” back in a few weeks 🎶! Music can be a powerful tool for healing and expression when words aren’t enough. Mel will provide a space to connect and explore grief through music. Register today to join our community of hope and healing on April 28 (free to attend) 👉 GrieveWell.com/calendar.

This one hour workshop will include live (virtual) music performances by Mel of Backwoods Music Therapy, song sharing and discussion, and guided group songwriting. No musical experience or talent required, only a love for music 🎵!

11/01/2024

Just over a week until this workshop with GrieveWell! Join me for an evening of healing through music.

“Exploring our grief through music with Mel” is coming up soon on Monday, November 11 @ 7 pm EST 🎵! Music can be a powerful tool for healing and expression when words aren’t enough. Mel will provide a space to connect and explore grief through music. Register today and put self-care on your calendar 👉 GrieveWell.com/calendar.

This one hour workshop will include live (virtual) music performances by Mel of Backwoods Music Therapy, song sharing and discussion, and guided group songwriting. No musical experience or talent required, only a love for music!

10/20/2024

I’m very excited to be hosting this workshop with GrieveWell in November! Please share with anyone you think could benefit 💙

We are very excited to bring a new creative healing workshop to our community, “Exploring our grief through music with Mel” 🎵🎶! Music can be a powerful tool for healing and expression when words aren’t enough. Mel (Backwoods Music Therapy) will provide a space to connect and explore grief through music. A zoom link will be provided after you register 👉 GrieveWell.com/calendar.

This one hour workshop will include live (virtual) music performances by Mel, song sharing and discussion, and guided group songwriting. No musical experience or talent required, only a love for music!

05/20/2023

I’m looking forward to this presentation at the Ann Arbor Senior Center in a couple weeks! Join me to learn about what Music Therapy is, who it benefits, and how it’s practiced with lots of live musical demonstrations.

Wednesday Workshop Series: Music Therapy
Wednesday, June 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Mel Clark, MT-BC of Backwoods Music Therapy shares a presentation about Music Therapy. Mel will provide live music demonstrations, answer your questions about Music Therapy, as well as discussing the basics of what Music Therapy is, who it benefits, and how it is practiced. Located at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin. Pre-Registration required. Call 734.794.6250 to register. Free of charge.

01/20/2023

I’m so excited to be putting on this presentation about Music Therapy and how it relates to wellness at Crossroad Community Center in Webster Township! This presentation will include live music demonstrations and a discussion on what Music Therapy is, how it is practiced, and who it can benefit. Come on by and let me answer any questions you have about Music Therapy!

12/16/2022

I’m very excited to share my brand spanking new logo courtesy of .scribble!

12/14/2022

I’m so excited to be hosting a holiday celebration for the LGBTQ+ community this year! Join me at Backwoods Music Therapy’s new space for a secular holiday party including music, arts+crafts, snacks, and fun! December 23rd from 7:30-8:30pm in Northwest Ann Arbor. Pay what you can between $5-$25. RSVP to backwoodsmusicrherapy@gmail.com for location and more info.

12/10/2022

This holiday season I’m hosting an event for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate the season together! This event will include music, cookies, hot coco, arts+crafts, q***r joy, and community support. I want to create a space for our community to come together in this time without the burden of religious trauma, family issues, and/or homophobia/transphobia. Bring your favorite holiday tradition, songs, cookies, crafts, or just yourself on December 23rd from 7:30-8:30pm. This event is “pay what you can” between $5-25. The location is on the Northwest side of Ann Arbor, is accessible by bus, and has plenty of free parking. RSVP to backwoodsmusictherapy@gmail.com for address and questions.
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12/09/2022

Meet the Music Therapist! Mel Clark, MT-BC (they/them) is the face behind Backwoods Music Therapy. Mel has been working as a Music Therapist for 5+ years, mostly in the hospice setting. Mel specializes in hospice care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, LGBTQ+ support, and mental health care. Reach out to Mel at backwoodsmusictherapy@gmail.com and find out what Music Therapy can do for you!