What’s In My Bag?
Tanner here, sharing what I have in my music therapy bag!
Or I could also say, “What’s In My Car?” due to the nature of the ‘traveling music therapist’.
Music Therapy has a large variety of populations that it serves. The demands for equipment can vary depending on the setting and what type of clients the Music Therapist encounters. I have experienced a fair share of populations throughout my time at school and during my practicums, internship and career. I’m excited to share an inside look into my life as a music therapist!
Starting with the most used equipment:
Acoustic Guitar: Seagull S6
– Guitar Picks – Jumbo Guitar Pick
– Water bottle (Very Important!) – Guitar Strings (For Good Measure)
Keeping instruments in tune is also very important to me, good thing that nearly everyone today is carrying a mobile device capable of downloading a tuning app! Fender Tune is a great free option!
– iPhone Fender Tune App
I occasionally have clients that have an interest towards rock, pop, or blues. The electric guitar can be great for these individuals. I use it during the session, but can also have students who want to learn how to play.
Electric Guitar: Epiphone, Les Paul Model
– AMPLIFI by Line 6 (Very versatile, can pair via bluetooth with smartphones!)
– Fretboard stickers (Responds to Heat!)
Bass Guitar is another instrument I use with a few clients, and also with the Adaptive Rock Band.
Electric Bass Guitar: Ibanez 4-string
Although it can sometimes be a hassle to transport, I love bring the drum-set to clients houses! Glad I found one that was portable enough to fit entirely in my trunk!
Drumset:
Backpack:
The iPad
The Apple Pencil along with Notability allows me to easily document my session and transfer my notes to our online database, no need to use a computer or scanner.
Roli Lightpad Block
Garage Band iPad App
– GarageBand
MIDI Keyboard: iRig Keys
Works with IOS & Android devices!
Headphones & attachments/chords
Music Apps
Apps I use during sessions. Apps I use as a musician. Apps for younger populations.
Tote:
Schedule with PECS inspired visual binder
Writing Utensils
Disinfecting Wipes
Instruments:
Lollipop Drum. Paddle Drum
Shakers Jingle Bells
Cabasa Rhythm Sticks
Shape Drums Pete The Cat Books (Recommended to use with electric guitar!)
Stay on the look out for more “What’s In My Bag?” blogs from the rest of the Toneworks team. Let us know if you have questions or would like to know more about any of these featured items!
Keep Smiling,
Tanner Bergersen