Finger Lakes Music Therapy

08/28/2026

Spending this week in Bar Harbor, Maine, visiting my grandparents for my grandfathers 90th birthday! Did some singing and playing at his birthday party, and prepping for a busy and exciting fall with FLMT!

08/24/2026

We’re building and expanding our instrument library with some new auxiliary percussion! Working on including more adapted instruments to provide opportunities for different levels of engagement!

08/20/2026

A little throwback Thursday and about me in one! I thought I’d share a little bit about myself for those who don’t know me! I started singing and playing guitar when I was 7 years old, and started saxophone shortly after that. I’ve always had a passion for music and making people happy, and music therapy was the perfect combination of both of those. I went to Nazareth University for music therapy and saxophone performance, and completed my clinical internship in hospice care in Vero Beach, Florida. Since coming back home, I spent a year working in elementary and preschool special education, and became certified in Neurologic Music Therapy before starting Finger Lakes Music Therapy! How time flies!

08/17/2026

It was great getting to share some music and connection at Thompson Hospital’s M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center last week! We had lots of fun singing, dancing, songwriting, discussing and instrument playing!

08/13/2026

Had a wonderful time at the Ontario County Caregiver Conference yesterday! It was great to hear from inspiring presenters and connect with so many wonderful organizations providing valuable resources and support for older adults and caregivers throughout Ontario County.
A big thank you to the Office for the Aging for hosting such a fantastic and informative event! We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect, learn, and continue supporting our community.

08/06/2026

We’re so excited to begin our partnership with Toddler Time and the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva this fall! Groups start on September 3rd and continue on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each month!

I am so excited to share that we will have a regular music and movement class starting in September. Going forward it will be on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10:30am-11:00am. Please join us for the first class on September 3rd!!

08/05/2026

What an amazing evening last night! This client and I have spent a lot of time in recent months working on increasing his confidence, enhancing his memory through music-based reminiscence, and reconnecting with his love and passion for music. Early on, he let me know that his goal would eventually be to perform some of his favorite songs again, and last night we made that happen! This is a fantastic example of how music therapy can be instrumental (literally) in improving overall quality of life and helping to reach your goals. I could not be more proud of him; it’s been a privilege to witness his growth and be apart of his journey. I am so grateful to him, his family and friends for supporting our idea and being there to cheer us on!

08/03/2026

Happy to be traveling along, singing a song! We travel all around the Finger Lakes and greater Rochester regions sharing our music with those who need it most!

07/29/2026

Wondering what music therapy could look like at your facility or home? We use YOUR familiar and preferred music to address non-musical goals and enhance overall quality of life. That could include singing, dancing, discussion and reminiscence, exercise, instrument playing, songwriting, or group improvisation! We love bringing people together in a motivating, engaging, and enjoyable setting to share music, joy, and growth.