July 2025 Newsletter

Summer means Love, Care, and of course, more music!

Find out more about our non-profit programs and our team of therapists. Thanks for reading our monthly newsletter!

Get to know our Music Therapists!

At Love Learning Music, our music therapy programs are led by an outstanding team of Board-Certified Music Therapists, each bringing unique expertise and a profound commitment to the well-being and development of those we serve. Our therapists offer extensive experience in education and creative arts, specialized work including NICU-MT certification, and a strong focus on supporting individuals with ASD and IDD. Our team also brings invaluable experience from mental health, veteran support, developmental disability settings, and they are masters in educational and behavioral health. You'll also find compassionate approaches from those who've honed their skills in long-term care, hospice, and traumatic brain injury support. Together, this dedicated team harnesses the power of music to positively impact communication, emotional regulation, social skills, and overall healing; ensuring every individual receives personalized and impactful care.

Jamison Fox, MA, BA, MT-BC

Jamison has been a Board Certified Music Therapist and K-12 music teacher since 2013, with extensive experience in education and therapy across various settings. She is a published expert, singer/songwriter, and producer, combining therapeutic skills with creativity.

Bethany Trainor, MM, BM, MT-BC

Bethany is a Board Certified Music Therapist with an MM in Music Therapy from NYU and a BM from Westminster Choir College. Certified as a NICU-MT, she blends music composition, education, and solo artistry to support clients, focusing on the transformative power of music.

Haley Hanford, BM, MT-BC

Haley founded Heart & Soul Music Therapy to support individuals with ASD and IDD. She has extensive experience leading sessions and creating the Sing & Connect program. A Loyola University graduate, Haley specializes in adaptive therapy and has strong clinical and collaborative skills.

Keely Phillips, BM, MT-BC

Keely is an experienced music therapist with expertise in educational and behavioral health settings. She worked with children with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and Emotional Behavioral Disorders at Fulton County Schools and has worked with diverse populations in therapy and education.

Victoria Kelly, BA, MT-BC

Victoria was Director of Therapeutic Recreation at Nashville Center for Rehab & Healing, managing activities and clinical care. She has provided therapy in long-term care, hospice, and school settings, supporting children with traumatic brain injuries and end-of-life care.

Kate McMurry, BM, MT-BC

Kate specializes in music therapy for diverse populations, including mental health, veterans, and children with developmental disabilities. She leads sessions at Rolling Hills Hospital and has previously worked with veterans and older adults. Kate is a Belmont University graduate.

Did you know that Love Learning Music offers over 20 different programs?

This July, Love Learning Music is excited to showcase our diverse range of programs, demonstrating how music fosters growth, healing, and community connection. With over 20 distinct programs — ranging from Adaptive Music Lessons and Music Therapy for individuals with special needs or trauma, to engaging group experiences like Rock Band, Choir, and Eurhythmics — we provide comprehensive musical education and therapeutic support. We also offer General Music Lessons for various instruments and subjects, as well as Specialty Programs focused on songwriting, lyric analysis, and music production. Our diverse curriculum reflects our commitment to meeting a variety of needs, and we take pride in our ability to collaborate with the community to create new programs that align with specific visions and emerging needs, ensuring that everyone can experience the transformative benefits of music.
Check out our list of programs below, and contact us to find out more and learn how we can share our programs with those you love!

Music Education

  • Positive Growth with Music

    • This group program uses music to help develop essential skills like listening, communication, and following directions. This includes activities that are designed to be replicated by teachers and parents.

  • Adaptive Music Lessons

    • 1-on-1 or group music lessons that are designed to help individuals who have special needs, have suffered trauma, or anyone who needs an adaptive approach to learning.

  • Advanced Rock Band

    • Students gain valuable social/emotional development as they learn how to communicate and work together as a team to record music in the studio, perform for live audiences, shoot videos, select album artwork, and promote their band.  All of the activities are guided by an experienced teacher and a team of supporters helping with specific aspects of the program.

  • Eurhythmics

    • A small-group class that helps individuals better understand and embody music through movement. It’s an approach that goes beyond traditional dance or music lessons, increasing a sense of rhythm, coordination, and self-expression.

  • General Music Lessons

    • 1-on-1 music lessons for specific instruments or subjects. We offer most instruments, audio production, video production, music theory, conducting, and musical theater lessons. This program is very helpful for providing positive mentorship.

  • General Music Classes

    • Music education classes adapted to each class demographic provided in schools, after school programs, partner non-profits, home school groups, and more!

  • Specialty Classes

    • Sing-able Books

    • Rock Band

    • Choir

    • Strings

    • Pop Music

    • Audio Production

Music Therapy

  • 1-on-1 or Group Music Therapy

    • Sessions that use music to meet non-musical goals. Music Therapy is beneficial for all, including individuals who have suffered trauma, have special needs, and mental, emotional, or behavioral struggles.

    • Some benefits include improvement in functional communication skills, literacy, social skills, fine motor skills, increasing self-esteem, and managing stress and anxiety.

  • Inclusive Group Music Therapy

    • Music Therapy sessions for children of all abilities. Especially helpful for children who benefit from social/emotional learning.

  • Mommy & Me Music Therapy

    • Mothers will accompany their children through out the session and utilize the time as a bonding experience for both mother and child, as well as establish relationships with other mothers and their children. This program can also be offered as Family Music Therapy to include all parents, guardians, and children.

  • Specialty Programs

    • Music Therapy programs with an emphasis on specific topics such as:

      • Songwriting

      • Lyric Analysis

      • Rhythm and Movement

      • Music Production (Audio / Beat / Studio)

The Annual Love Learning Music Benefit Concert

We hope you enjoyed the recap video from our annual benefit concert!  This amazing event is happening again on March 27th, 2026!  We are already scheduling artists, reaching out to caterers and sponsors, and lining up our volunteer team.  Please plan your attendance, volunteering, or donating now so we are organized and ready to have a big impact when March rolls around.  This year, people from out of state are making the effort to come and volunteer.  Sponsors are excited to support a life-changing cause. Donors are happy to make a difference.  You can help by spreading the word, sharing our website and socials, and contributing to the cause by becoming a sponsor, signing up to volunteer, or donating.
Thank you for your belief in our cause and your heart to help families.
Thank you for reading our newsletter! Please contact us to find out more about our organization, get plugged into volunteer opportunities, or to make a donation!
Thank you!

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100% of your donations to Love Learning Music are tax-deductible.

Our 501(c)(3) Identification # is: 81-4277457