🎙️ New Podcast Episode of Music Is My Mantra – Episode #40. I’m joined by Kyle Fleming — board-certified music therapist, assistant professor, and clinician specializing in child and adolescent mental health — who shares how music therapy bridges creativity, science, and compassion.
From its roots in World War I hospitals to modern trauma-informed care, Kyle takes us through the history of music therapy, his own journey into the field, and what makes music such a unique tool for healing. Today, he works with kids, teens, and communities, using music to unlock expression and transformation where words often fall short.
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
🔹 The origins of music therapy and how it became a clinical practice
🔹 Kyle’s journey from musician to therapist and educator
🔹 Four core methods of music therapy: receptive, recreative, compositional, and improvisational
🔹 The difference between “musicians on call” and certified music therapists
🔹 Stories of transformation—from dementia care to trauma recovery
💡 Takeaways:
🌱 Music therapy is for everyone, not just kids or older adults
🥁 Creative expression helps process trauma when words can’t
💫 Small musical moments can spark life-changing breakthroughs
🎶 Protecting your own musical practice is vital for therapists and musicians alike
🎧 Listen now to Episode #41 — Music Therapy with Kyle Fleming:
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P.S. If you’ve ever wondered how music can heal, connect, and transform lives, this conversation is a powerful reminder that music is medicine. ✨
