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Even in the last 10 years, Kjaldgaard said there has
been a lot more awareness brought to music therapy
and slowly she has seen it be used more and more.
March has even been designated as Music Therapy
Month to try and do just that.
Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba also has
a special needs program which parents can apply for
to cover the costs of services like music therapy.
And while there are still people who may not fully
understand what music therapy is, Kjaldgaard points
to the music itself as a way to ease people in.
“I used to write a lot of music for myself and I used
music to help me get through a lot of different events
and experiences in my life,” she said.
“The idea of being able to provide that for individuals
Above: Michelle "Shelly" Paddock sits back with her who don’t have that much access to that kind of an
favourite instrument, the tambourine, as she takes in experience, as say other people would, was
the sounds coming from Courtney Kjaldgaard's guitar. something that I knew I wanted to do.”

Roads to Rhythm Music Therapy is proud to
provide community-based programming, such as
our early childhood music classes for babies and
toddlers and group music programming for adults.
PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Babies n' Beats
Above: Terry Campbell plays a beat on one of A unique introduction to music for babies, ages 0 to
Courtney’s drums called a Doumbek. 17 months. Each class is filled with singing,
instrument playing, musical games and movement
Oak Lake Community School got in touch with activities, providing a quality bonding experience
Kjaldgaard last school year to see if she could work between parents and their babies.
with a particular student in kindergarten. Music n' Munchkins
Masson said she didn’t know much about music A fun exploration of music for toddlers, ages 18
months to 4 years. Each class is filled with singing,
therapy before bringing Kjaldgaard in, but where instrument playing, musical games and movement
other conventional therapies haven’t been as activities, providing a quality music experience
successful, music therapy seems to have filled that gap. shared between parent and child.
The school now has 13 students, ranging in age from "Find Your Rhythm" Summer Camps
five to 13, who work with Kjaldgaard in either one- Introducing a diverse music camp experience for
on-one or group sessions. children all of abilities filled with music, art and
Masson said she would very much welcome bringing movement experiences for children ages 2-10.
Kjaldgaard back in next year to continue with the program. Drum in the Sun!
“It’s a way of reaching them and it seems to provide them Come and take part in an outdoor drumming
with the support they’re needing to have some success.” group for all ages this summer!

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