Other Prelude 
Socially Smart:Teaching Social Skills Through Scripts and Songs
Debbie Dacus (co-author of LTM, Volume 1) and Christie Zapotek Harmon,
MS, CCC-SLP, (a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist) have created this
book of songs and social scripts for students with autism and
Asperger's Syndrome, as well as any others who need help with social
situations. Each social script is paired with a song which will
motivate the students and help them remember the concepts. Subjects
addressed include perseveration, introducing oneself, and staying on
topic.
This book comes with a CD.
$40.00
Quick-Tech Magic: Music-Based Literacy Activities
Kathleen is a co-author of this book from the Mayer-Johnson Company,
which masterfully weaves music with the enhancement of language and
literacy skills. This 232-page spiral bound book of adapted songs and
correlating activities includes: musical scores, multiple language and
literacy strategies, recommended adaptations for students with special
needs, and an accompaniment CD. Instructions for the adaptation of
twelve musical instruments commonly found in the classroom are provided
to allow varied student participation beyond singing. Easy to use, even
for teachers with limited musical training.
This book comes with a CD.
$34.00
Songs from Sorrow -- Songs from Joy
"Songs from Sorrow - Songs from Joy" contains lead sheets (with guitar
chords) to 25 original songs for use in work with children and teens who
have experienced the death of a loved one or other types of losses.
Some songs can be used with adults as well. A CD is enclosed with
recordings of all songs, as well as suggested ways to use the songs in
clinical groups and 1:1 sessions in hospices, bereavement centers, and
other treatment settings.
This book comes with a CD.
$20.00
For Our Lives
These 15 original songs for acoustic guitar and voice were written by music therapist and singer-songwriter Robert Krout - they capture and reflect issues and themes universal to the powerful place of music in our lives. The selections include 5 songs performed at the 11th World Congress of Music Therapy in Brisbane, including "Lullaby to Lament", written for the World Congress. Lyrics to all songs are available free via download.
$10.00
Calmwaves
Calmwaves is a music-assisted relaxation and imagery experience on CD. Designed and produced by Robert Krout, PhD, MT-BC,
Calmwaves
contains original music and narration for relaxation and imagery, as
well as the sounds of a peaceful and inviting beach. This CD is for
personal use by people without special needs; it is not a medical or
psychotherapeutic intervention. See
this page for more information.
$10.00
Playing Piano Without Notes
This revolutionary approach to piano playing will free you from printed
music, reacquaint you with the essence of music theory, and provide you
with a creative spark for song and music writing. Starting with a
circle of chords, you will begin to hear familiar patterns from your
favorite music as you play the progressions without reading a single
note of music. Written by Joe Pinson, MT-BC, a long-time clinician and
musician, this book will change the way you approach piano playing as a
part of therapy and teaching.
Comes in a 3-ring binder
$30.00
