April Updates
Kia Ora everyone!
Long time between blogs, I know, but I think that looking at these like a monthly newsletter might be the way to go for me.
You may have noticed that there is quite a lot of activity going on with The Nest: Newspaper features, interviews, Workshops…and all amongst that I took 6 days off and went to Fiji for a very special birthday for a very special friend. We got the bonus of being in a grade 3 tropical cyclone for free at the resort!
It was great to have a break, as I have been pretty consistently pulling quite a few late nights to get this business ticking over smoothly.
But now i’m back to it, and straight in! Meetings, sessions, whew!
since my last update…
The Nest is thriving. With many confirmations for the Tuesday and Wednesday sessions, and some others pencilled in, we are just about at capacity - which is incredibly humbling. I’m spending time with the most wonderful individuals and families, and a lot of fun and goal making is happening.
Outreach has had a lot of interest for term 2, and term 3 and 4 are likely to pretty chocka, also. I am aiming for each school that contacts me to be able participate in a term of music therapy. A wait list exists for those that are looking to access music therapy and/or potential funding this year.
Consultation is going well, also, with term 2 already full with projects coming up
Looking forward, I am exploring hybrid models of working - online music therapy may not immediately come up as an option, but in the experience I have delivering sessions with tamariki online, it can be an incredible opportunity for those with barriers to leaving their home.
Sadly, the part of the mahi that is lacking, is that I have not released any of my own music this month! I have been writing a school song, and a kindergarten song, and now that these two projects are nearing completion, I will look at releasing some new material. There are a few i’ve been sitting with for the last few months.. it might be about time to get them done. especially as the weather gets colder.
please keep an eye on my Facebook page for lots of up to date dealings, and any queries, please reach out via the contact tab at the top of the page.
Ma te wa,
Emma
