Harmony Music Therapy Scotland

31/08/2024

LOVE that I get to make music with so many kids in schools and use music to help aid communication, expression, motor skills, socialisation and encourage active participation. I love seeing the enjoyment and all the progress everyone makes week by week!

20/08/2024

Wishing all the staff and pupils a great first day of term!
Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!

17/08/2024

Raising money for Drummond School, and recognising the astonishing bravery and determination from the young people of the Highlands of Scotland

13/08/2024

Have you experienced Music Therapy? We're seeking 8 people who have received Music Therapy to take part in a Focus Group, which will help to develop Music Therapy.

The Focus Group is part of an NHSE funded project we are involved in with BAAT - The British Association of Art Therapists and the The British Association of Dramatherapists, which aims to support and develop Music Therapy, Dramatherapy, and Art Therapy for the future.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=WcQnLF4CvkKmbpYVRSu--QDRQkq_Wb1Pioy5X6Mr8QpUMlg5TUpNRDJPTEdURlgyRVBJNDZLNk9OWC4u

Details: 29th August, 1-2pm | Online | £20 p/hr

07/08/2024

Always fancied learning piano but not had opportunity? Used to play but don't have an instrument to practice on anymore? Want to give it a go without forking out for a piano or don't have space at home?

We now have a public piano at Inshes Library 😍 Available to all. Interested? Drop in and ask staff about it. Note: to respect other library users please use headphones but we would love to have some informal performances too 🤩

07/07/2024

Music is...
inspiration, motivation, communication, connection and celebration,
all around the world it brings people together;
Music is emotional, spiritual, empowering and powerful,
it’s an eternal evolving movement and the beat goes on forever.


Inspired by the Music Therapy work of .

06/07/2024

This Summer we have paired up with Scottish Disability Sport to deliver a number of trial sessions for children with physical and learning disabilities at Inverness Leisure Centre, as part of our extensive Programme,

We understand that for some, this type of environment can be overwhelming, so this class is being run with a reduced capacity. A friend or sibling is welcome to book a place if this helps with the enjoyment of the session.

Visit our online booking site bookwhen.com/igcsummer2024 to check out our schedule, and secure your spaces now.

07/06/2024

Once again we’re partnering with Classic FM for their Music Teacher of the Year Awards. These annual awards recognise and reward incredible teachers in the UK who are making a difference to the musical lives of young people.

Anyone can nominate a teacher in one of the five categories: Teachers of Primary School Age, Teachers of Secondary/High School Age, SEND Music Teachers, Visiting Music Teachers and Best Music Learning Initiative. Each winner then receives £3,000 of musical equipment for their school.

With nominations now open for the 2024 awards, find out about the experiences of two of last year’s winners: https://ow.ly/qfHR50S6xtq ✅

06/06/2024

One of todays themes includes a rocket ship song with blast off sound exploration, seeing the stars, twinkling sounds, all while looking at reaching goals of independent play, sensory exploration, counting, fine motor skills, turn taking and communication.

24/05/2024

Remembering a very special boy today. 🧡
I always had so much fun making music and exploring sounds with Reece and it was such a privilege to record his heartbeat and play music along with it to give Reece a voice that could be heard by everyone. A forever Rock Star 🎶🧡

16/05/2024

🎵 Calling all young music enthusiasts 🎶 Want to kickstart your career in the music industry? Frequencies Creative Careers offers paid work experience, training, and mentoring for 16-25-year-olds. From event production to social media and marketing, there's a role for you. Apply now and take the first step towards your dream job! Don't miss out - applications close on 21st May. 🌟🎤📸

APPLY HERE: https://mfy.org.uk/frequencies/careers/

12/04/2024

It’s world music therapy week! Here in the highlands of Scotland myself Harmony Music Therapy Scotland Inverness area and PULSE Music Therapy Fort William area provide music therapy sessions. This is a lovely example of the benefits of music therapy to children in the children’s unit in Raigmore Hospital.

11/04/2024

08/04/2024

We believe everyone, kids and grown-ups, should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument if they want to.

However, cost can be a barrier to trying something new when you are not sure if you will like it. As a parent, you don't want to spend a fortune on something that your child may be bored with in a couple of weeks!

We are planning a solution with the Rokzkool Instrument Library!

Our dream is to have a huge bank of instruments and you can borrow one to try out at home. If you love it, you can keep it for longer. If it's not for you, come back in and swap it for something different!

Behind the scenes, we are working hard to secure funding to launch this service as soon as possible and are also appealing to the public to donate any instruments they no longer need or love. We are pretty sure there are many unused instruments gathering dust in cupboards and attics which could be given a new lease of life.

We hope to have the library set up later in the year ready for budding musicians to come and find their new passion!

If you are interested in signing up for this service, please fill in the form here - https://www.rokzkoolbookings.org/library

If you have an instrument to donate, please fill in the form here - https://www.rokzkoolbookings.org/rehome

28/03/2024

What a crazy busy week!! I’ve loved making music with you all. That’s me hanging up my guitar and taking some time off for the next week and a bit. I’ll get back to messages the week of the 8th April.
Have a lovely Easter everyone.

10/03/2024

Thinking of all the wonderful mothers (and all parents) who I see each week,with children with additional and complex needs. You give everything you’ve got to help your children be seen, heard and to have the best lives possible when it’s not always easy. You are all such strong and inspiring women. Wishing you all the most wonderful Mother’s Day. ❤️

08/03/2024

Did you know? Music therapy has been shown to be the best type of therapy for reducing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.*

Our new online training course "Music Helps (UK)" will very soon be available to professional, home, and unpaid caregivers looking to integrate music into daily care for people living with dementia. You can register your interest to enrol here: https://www.musicastherapy.org/keynotes/register-your-interest/

*Source: Music and dementia – the facts (Music for Dementia, https://shorturl.at/ilxEU

04/03/2024

An evening of music coffee and chat here is an opportunity to have a meet up with friends 🎻🎵☕️☕️

New at the Haven cafe
Starting this month 👇👇👇

What's Happening Inverness, Smithton Community Council, Inverness Awareness Page, Smithton Residents Association ,Inverness Scotland

09/02/2024

Apologies Very behind on all my messages and emails it’s been a very busy couple of weeks - if you are waiting on hearing from me, I’ll be in touch over the weekend .

19/01/2024

Another snow day!!
Today’s little song share is a repost from my lockdown advent calendar from a few years ago. it is all about snowmen. This song encourages looking at visuals, counting and identifying emotions and labelling facial expressions.
Here is the link to a copy of my accompanying visuals that you can use to sing and play along. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ETorVitiMfnLc0K6Ww_B7nuyFS1Rtem2/view?usp=drivesdk

https://youtu.be/JEAgTz2WMTs

18/01/2024

Snow day song activity 2
This can be used as a relaxation song or you can use instruments, scarves, sensory props, ice cubes along with it. more info in the video!

18/01/2024

Hello 👋
It’s still a bit snowy in the highlands today and some have another snow day. I’m posting 2 snowy song activities that you can do at home if you’re not at school today. Snow can’t stop the music 😂🎶❄️🌨️⛄️
I’d love to see any snowy songs or music activities you’ve been doing at home too!
Snow song 1

15/01/2024

We have a Family Fun day this Saturday at the Haven Centre! 🖌We will be having an Art Attack day with this being the theme for both sessions! These sessions are available for whole families 😄 book now! https://bookwhen.com/snapinverness/?tag=familyfunday

12/01/2024

01/01/2024

Wishing you all a very happy new year from me and my family!
Thank you for all your support of music therapy in 2023!
Here’s to another great year of music making in 2024 🎶🎶🙌🏻❤️
- Kristen

30/11/2023

We are delighted to be hosting our first "Come and Play" toddler session at The Haven! This will be on Wednesday 6th December from 9:30am-11am 🎉

There is limited availability so please make sure to book quickly via this link: https://bookwhen.com/snapinverness/e/ev-svcy-20231206093000 (any questions about booking, please get in touch)

This will be a free session but any donations are welcome 😊

28/11/2023

20/11/2023

A great clip of one of my very talented piano students. it’s been great fun working on this piece in lessons.