Cue the Magic: Sing a New Song Podcast: Interview with Julie Guy and Angela Meier Neve from The Music Therapy Center of California, Inc.

This week, Angie Kopshy sits down with music therapists Angela Meier Neve and Julie Guy to explore the magic of music therapy! They dive into how music can spark emotional regulation, teach life skills through social song stories, and bring more joy into daily routines.

You’ll hear about their personal journeys, how parents can create music-rich environments at home, and why making life a musical experience builds stronger, happier connections with kids.

Favorite sound bites:

"We are unicorns."

"Music is such a powerful tool."

"What a win!"

Tune in and discover how small musical moments can lead to big breakthroughs!

00:00 Introduction and Personal Experiences

03:01 The Journey to Music Therapy

06:01 The Unique Nature of Music Therapy

12:02 The Power of Music in Therapy

15:07 Social Song Stories and Their Impact

20:06 Making Life a Musical Experience

22:16 Breaking Stereotypes in Music Careers

25:04 The Power of Music in Everyday Life

27:40 Creating a Musically Rich Environment

30:33 Identifying Music Therapy Needs

32:24 Collaboration in Music Therapy

35:11 Advocating for Music Therapy in Schools

39:09 Individual vs. Group Music Therapy Sessions

40:21 The Joy of Music Therapy

46:03 Encouraging Parental Involvement in Music

48:18 Upcoming Projects and Resources

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