How are music therapists changing the lives of people in Canada? What is the latest research and trends? Join music therapist, Adrienne Pringle and business leader, Cathy Thompson as they connect with fascinating guests for conversations about the world of music therapy – from research to thought leadership. Guests share their stories about the impact of music therapy to improve our health and well-being.
Canadian Music Therapy
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How are music therapists changing the lives of people in Canada? What is the latest research and trends? Join music therapist, Adrienne Pringle and business leader, Cathy Thompson as they connect with fascinating guests for conversations about the world of music therapy – from research to thought leadership. Guests share their stories about the impact of music therapy to improve our health and well-being.
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June 17, 2026
Creative Arts Therapies in Health Care
<p>In this episode, we are speaking with Miya Adout about the evolution of her company, along with learning more about the newly launched, Creative Care Club. Miya also gives us a glimpse into her hopes for the future of integrating creativity and the arts into healthcare in Canada. </p><p><strong>Here is a little more about Miya:</strong></p><p>Miya Adout is a Canadian music therapist and founder of MIYA Creative Care, an organization dedicated to integrating music and creative arts therapies into dementia care, mental health, and community settings across Ontario. With over 10 years of experience, Miya is passionate about using creativity to foster connection, meaning, and emotional well-being for older adults, caregivers, and care teams. She is also the founder of CreativePsych.ca, an online psychotherapy practice offering creative therapy supports for children, teens, adults, and families. Miya frequently presents on topics related to aging, dementia care and the role of creativity in health and wellness.</p><p><strong>Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.</strong></p><p><a href="https://singitgirls.ca/"><strong>Sing it Girls program Information</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Adrienne</strong> is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund and is a past President of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists. Adrienne co-founded Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls! and The Canadian Music Therapy Podcast with Cathy Thompson in 2013. Adrienne's clinical work is focused in mental health, wellness care, bereavement support, hospice palliative care, chronic illness, and using voice, song and music to support emotional and physical health across the lifespan. </p><p>She created the Singing Well bereavement support group, her research in collaboration with Concordia university is published in the Summer 2018 issue of Bereavement Care. Her most recent publication, "Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. </p><p><a href="mailto:info@beyondthestudio.ca?subject=Supervision%20Request">Contact Adrienne for Supervision</a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Cathy</strong> is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. To nurture a love of music in all clients and students. Music is such a critical part of our world and Beyond the Studio offers a gateway in which people can experience more of it, through therapy and lessons. She has seen firsthand the joy and milestones that can be reached through music therapy.</p><p>I'm excited that we can help more people through our psychotherapy services launched in the fall of 2023.</p><p>Author of:</p><p><strong>The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up</strong></p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/book">Buy Now!</a></p><p><strong>Publications:</strong></p><p>"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. </p><p>Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator’s manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada</p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/testimonials">Contact Cathy for business development</a></p><p> </p>
May 20, 2026
Wisdom for New Music Therapists
<p>In this episode, we are speaking with Aprajita, Madi and Rhonda about their experiences as new graduates of their music therapy programs. We’ll get a deeper understanding of why they decided to become music therapists along with their individual words of wisdom for new grads based on their lived experiences.</p><p><strong>Here is a little more about our guests:</strong></p><p><strong>Aprajita Saxena</strong> is a certified music therapist with a MA in Music Therapy from Concordia University. She specializes in offering personalized and culturally sensitive music therapy services to children, youth, and older adults with varying health needs, with her practice grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles. Her clinical experience spans mental health, wellness, and neurorehabilitation, where she takes a human-centered approach to support individuals in reaching their holistic goals. Drawing on both Western music therapy training and her foundation in Indian classical music, Aprajita is passionate about exploring music’s role in fostering emotional regulation, relaxation, and wellbeing across diverse cultural contexts.</p><p><strong>Madi Trupp</strong> has a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Music and completed their Master of Music Therapy at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2024. They are dual qualified as a Board Certified Music Therapist/Certified Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). Madi uses a client centered and resource-oriented approach to music therapy, working collaboratively with clients to build up internal and external resources to improve overall quality of life. They have experience working with both independent clients and groups across populations including long term, palliative & hospice care, supportive housing, adolescents, The autistic community and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Madi is an advocate for trans rights and offers gender affirming care. Madi has 3 cats and is an avid reader, D&D player and video gamer.</p><p><strong>Rhonda Hanson: </strong>Music Therapy as a second career opened up a vast world of human connections and healing through music for Rhonda. Before becoming a Music Therapist, she spent over twenty years teaching in public school systems in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Rhonda is the owner of Set the Tone for the Love of Music, a private Music Therapy/Education practice in Halifax. Besides music, the therapeutic relationships created through Music Therapy are what truly light up her soul. She works with a wide variety of populations including; seniors living in long term care, people with developmental disabilities and youth/adults to support mental health and well-being.</p><p>Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.</p><p><a href="https://singitgirls.ca/"><strong>Sing it Girls program Information</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Adrienne</strong> is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. </p><p><a href="mailto:info@beyondthestudio.ca?subject=Supervision%20Request">Contact Adrienne for Supervision</a></p><p><strong>Cathy </strong>is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. She partnered with Adrienne to establish Beyond the Studio because of the vision of the organization. </p><p>Author of: <strong>The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up</strong></p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/book">Buy Now!</a></p><p><strong>Publications:</strong></p><p>"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. </p><p> Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator’s manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada</p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/testimonials">Contact Cathy for business development</a></p><p><br></p>
April 15, 2026
The Inspiration Symposium
<p>In this episode, we are speaking with Rachel, Kelly-Anne, Alexa and Kimberly from the Inspiration Symposium that will be taking place in October 2026 for music therapists in Perth, ON. They will share more about what the symposium is about and what participants will experience over the three-day event.</p><p><strong>Here is a little more about our guests:</strong></p><p><strong>Rachel Ntambwe:</strong></p><p>Rachel is a certified music therapist with over 20 years of experience working in special needs classrooms, long term care facilities, and group homes for adults. Rachel presented on her clinical work and the field of music therapy at MTAO conferences, the CAMT conference, and various organizations including the Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa. She is an internship supervisor and a practicum placement supervisor at Acadia University. Rachel provides music therapy and spiritual care for residents living in long term care facilities and group homes as part of her practice.</p><p><strong>Kelly-Anne Vander Meer:</strong></p><p>Kelly-Anne is a multi-passionate mental health professional: a certified music therapist (since 2013), crisis counsellor, and meditation instructor. Lately, she has felt a pull to rekindle the passion that started it all – music therapy. The Inspiration Symposium is a way of reconnecting with our amazing music therapy community and re-igniting music therapy in practice. It’s an honour to contribute to this very special event.</p><p><strong>Alexa Munroe Choquette:</strong></p><p>Alexa is an Accredited Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in the Ottawa, Ontario area. She works with Find Your Voice Music Therapy in many roles as a contractor, team clinical lead, and music therapy internship supervisor. She primarily works with complex mental health and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.</p><p><strong>Kimberly Dolan:</strong></p><p>Kimberly is a Certified Music Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and Holistic Wellness Advocate based in Kingston, Ontario. She is the co-founder of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services where she works with folks from all walks of life, and an outreach worker supporting individuals navigating homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. With a background in psychology (BA) and a Master of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University, Kimberly brings experience from diverse settings — including forensic mental health, developmental and neurological care, and community outreach. Her approach is grounded in social justice, compassion, and creative collaboration, and she believes deeply that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilled and well life. Community is a central theme for Kimberly and she is passionate about connecting and being in music and story in brave and inclusive spaces to process, explore, express, witness, and thrive! </p><p>Beyond the Studio, Sing it Girls and the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast were founded by Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson.</p><p><a href="https://singitgirls.ca/"><strong>Sing it Girls program Information</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Adrienne</strong> is a Registered Psychotherapist and Certified Music Therapist with over years of clinical experience working as a music therapist in hospital palliative care, and hospice. She currently works in private practice with Beyond the Studio and CHM Therapy, as an educator and supervisor with Concordia and Wilfrid Laurier Universities. </p><p><a href="mailto:info@beyondthestudio.ca?subject=Supervision%20Request">Contact Adrienne for Supervision</a></p><p>Cathy is a leader in business development across Canada. She is passionate about helping people discover their own talents and gifts in the areas of personal and professional development. </p><p>Author of:</p><p><strong>The Dandelion: Secrets to Growing Your Successful Business from the Ground Up</strong></p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/book">Buy Now!</a></p><p><strong>Publications:</strong></p><p>"Reflections on the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast: The First 40," can be found in the Canadian Journal of Music Therapy, 2023. </p><p> Thompson, C., Girls Talk : An anti-stigma program for youngwomen to promote understanding of and awareness about depression: Facilitator’s manual, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Canada</p><p><a href="https://cathythompson.biz/testimonials">Contact Cathy for business development</a></p><p> </p>
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