BECOME AN MT INSIDER

and thrive as a Music Therapist!

Get support. Gain confidence. Grow.

Does any of this sound familiar?

You’ve been re-treading the same session plans for so long that if you sing “You Are My Sunshine” one more time, you’ll scream.
You’ve got some people interested in your services, but you don’t know how to turn that into a real contract.
You know you need supervision, but none of your potential “supervisors” have a clue about music therapy.
You don’t have enough work to equate to a "real job", and the marketing techniques you’ve tried don’t seem to be working anymore.
You’ve spent so long trying to make this music therapy thing work, that you’re ready to throw in the towel and find a new profession.

You need help, or you'll be on the fast-track to burn out!

This is true whether you’re a brand-new MT-BC or a seasoned professional, whether you’re venturing into business for the first time, you’re starting a new program, or you just want to diversify and deepen the practice you already have.

Believe me, I've been there.

Hi, I'm Rachelle Morgan. I became a music therapist in 2004, and I started my own business straight out of internship. (Yes, it’s possible!) In the years since then, I’ve worked with clients from a variety of clinical populations, with private clients and through contract work.

These days, I have a thriving private practice in Kansas City, where our team serves hundreds of older adults and caregivers, primarily in senior living and hospice settings. I’m on the music therapy faculty at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and I give dozens of presentations and trainings each year to music therapy, eldercare, and community audiences.

Burnout? I’ve experienced my share. But today, I’m just as passionate about music therapy as I’ve ever been, and I’m dedicated to helping our profession thrive and, ultimately, helping more and more people access our professional services.

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I know what it’s like in the real world for an MT-BC.

I’ve seen the realities of dealing with employers and administrators and balancing the needs of clients with the demands of decision-makers along and my own professional standards and self-care needs. I’ve been through the wringer myself, and I’ve helped dozens of music therapists through the ups and downs in their own work.

I’ve been there. And now I’m here to support YOU.

You don’t have to go it alone.

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel.

You don’t have to stay stuck forever.

You can take the fast track to the kind of practice you want to have.

MT Insider will help you get there!

On your journey to the ideal music therapy practice, you'll need two things... resources and support. MT Insider provides:

Resources:

You don’t want to reinvent the wheel, creating new forms and brochures and presentations and bibliographies for every single marketing task. You need templates and examples to follow.
You also don’t want to stay stuck in the same old session themes and top 20 songs. (Talk about burning out!) You need fresh ideas for your session plans.
You know you need to stay fresh on the latest research and continue to expand your knowledge about healthcare and business, but who has the time to track this down? You need easy access to ongoing training and education.

Support:

Sometimes you aren’t sure which direction to take next, or why a marketing thing isn’t working out, or how to fix a business problem. You need a private chat with someone who’s been there.
Sometimes you just get stuck with a particular client or group of clients, and you’re not sure how to help them best. You need a fresh perspective and gentle guidance from an experienced clinician, in a confidential manner.
And sometimes you just want to talk with someone else who understands, who is trying to figure this stuff out, too. You need a community of like-minded peers.

Leslie Jones

“My dream is to grow MT in my area and help spread the awareness of MT as a healthcare option and a credible profession. I’m hoping to grow my business until I can provide an internship site for future MTs. MT Insider has helped me connect with other amazing MTs and learn from their experiences! I’ve gained confidence in being an independent MT business woman and love the support I receive from Rachelle and other Insiders.”

Leslie Jones, MT-BC

Musical Bridges Music Therapy

Leslie Meadows

“Rachelle’s course was extremely well organized and appropriate for both new MT’s and seasoned professionals. I have had my own business for more than 10 years, so knew some of the things Rachelle covered, but there was also a lot of rich material I had never thought about. Her presentation style and examples to go with each point really aid in the understanding of how each contact with a potential customer could go.”

Leslie Meadows, MA, MT-BC

Con Brio Music Services LLC

JoAnn Jordan

“When I get stuck or need advice for my senior programs, I turn to Rachelle Morgan. When I need guidance or advice in eldercare, Rachelle is who I call. Her care, concern and extensive experiences shine through.“

JoAnn Jordan, MT-BC

Music Sparks

Jennifer Pinson

“Rachelle is a leader in the music therapy community. She is not only an excellent resource for business owners, and MT’s working in eldercare, but for anyone wanting to strengthen communications, musical skills, and receive support in their professional career. One of my favorite resources Rachelle offers is her monthly office hours. This is 1:1 time to receive support and guidance from Rachelle. The learning is limitless and she can help any therapist grow. MT Insider is a great resource and one you should not miss out on!”

Jennifer Pinson, MT-BC - Dynamic Music Services

Kirsten Wells

“MT Insider has helped me establish my role as a true Music Therapist in my facility…taking the music therapy position in my facility from more of an ‘activities position’ to a respected facility-wide position in which I provide services to residents who need and can benefit from music therapy. The best thing in my music therapy practice now is that every resident receiving music therapy has goals and interventions on their care plan! MT Insider also provides me with music therapy supervision when I need guidance or assurance in my skills. Thanks, Rachelle!”

Kirsten Wells, MT-BC

Ashley Lundquist

“My dream is to work with the elderly using music therapy. MT Insider has helped me learn so much about music therapy with elderly clients.”

Ashley Lundquist, MT-BC

Healing Melodies Music Therapy

Amy Standridge

“I joined MT Insider on a temporary basis just to try it out, and I’ve been a member now for several years. Rachelle and her team put in so much diligent and responsible work, I haven’t even touched all of the resources they have put together. Rachelle is a tireless advocate for the music therapy profession and professionals. Thanks, MT Insider!”

Amy Standridge, MM, MT-BC

Danielle Steffes

“The resources, continuing education, and most of all community make MT Insider my music therapy happy place. I couldn’t have imagined the amazing impact having a strong support network of other music therapists would be until I was pulled out of my rut and reminded of how much I love music therapy. Thank you to Rachelle and all the MT Insiders.”

Danielle Steffes, MT-BC

Libby Norris

“Thanks for your help! It is encouraging to feel like I’m on the right track with business/professional standards. Because I am the only MT that I work with, and I have been developing the first MT program at the organization I work for, and it is my first job as a professional, it often can feel like I’m just making things up. I know that I have a quality education and that I have the resources to learn anything I don’t already know, but often time does not allow for copious amounts of reading/learning when things need to get done ASAP!”

Libby Norris, MT-BC

Senior Sing-Along

Alysha Suley

“I came for the community, and stayed for the incredible value of the plethora of resources Rachelle offers. It seems like no matter how many documents I click through and download, there’s always more to discover and more I can use!”

Alysha Suley, MM, MT-BC

Take a tour and get a sneak peek into MT Insider.

Here's what you'll get as an MT Insider

Office Hours with Rachelle

Have a private conversation with Rachelle during office hours, offered twice monthly. Call it laser coaching, or call it supervision mini-sessions – this represents your opportunity to talk by phone or video conference with someone who has considerable experience and expertise on this eldercare journey. By the end of the conversation, you’ll be ready to take action to move your practice forward.

Professional Development Meetings

Cultural Exploration

We in MT Insider are committed to dismantling systems of oppression in all forms, and part of this involves each member examining their cultural lenses and seeking to understand the cultural lenses of others.

In this quarterly meeting, we do this exploration through music. Each person brings a song or musical example, to play live or in recorded form, from a cultural lens different from their own.

This provides a springboard for us to discuss our own biases and how to connect in a music therapy context with with clients, co-workers, and communities who come from a different background or identity group.

Repertoire Sharing

Sometimes you need a place to share a new song, style, or riff you're working on. In this quarterly meeting, share your new music with a fantastic audience.

Journal Club

We know we need to read the research, but making time for it can be a challenge. In this quarterly meeting, we'll discuss one recent research article related to eldercare music therapy or other aspects of music therapy practice. Meetings are archived and may be viewed to earn CMTEs.

Peer Supervision

Business and Advocacy Toolbox

Clinical Resource Section

Continuing Education and Training Center

Private Facebook Forum

We Provide Help For Business Owners AND Employees

MT Insider is here to support you in your work, whether you are employed by a facility, looking for a few contracts, or building a full-fledged music therapy business. See the top benefits for each below:

Benefits for Employed Music Therapists:

Supervision. Many MTs are one-of-a-kind in their facilities, with supervisors who don’t know much about our work. At MT Insider, you get supervision and support from a seasoned MT-BC during monthly office hours.
Clinical Resources. Everyone runs out of ideas from time to time, and getting stuck using the same materials over and over again can definitely cause burn out. At MT Insider, you can get fresh ideas and ready-to-go session materials that are easily adapted for your clients.
Peer Support. Curious how other MTs make things work in their facilities? Need a place to vent with people who understand? Our Facebook group is perfect for connecting with other MTs in eldercare.

Benefits for Music Therapists in Private Practice:

Business Coaching. You’ve refined your clinical skills, but do you have the knowledge and experience you need to make your business work? Whether you’re gung ho about building your biz or just trying to make a living as a music therapist, you need help from someone who’s been there. Use office hours for laser coaching – pick my brain, bounce ideas off of me, and troubleshoot the issues that come up as you’re building your practice. Gain confidence in your role as a business owner and move your business to the next level.
Done-For-You Forms and Templates. No more need to reinvent the wheel when it comes to the paperwork you need for your business. Download documentation forms, marketing materials, and more from the Business/Advocacy Toolbox and save hours of time.
Peer Support. Business development can feel awfully lonely, especially when you can’t tell whether things are working well or moving in the right direction. Connect with your peers in our Facebook group for encouragement on your business-building journey.

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