COVID-19 Resources for Music Therapists and Students
Below, please find a list of curated resources and information that may be of help to you in the following areas. Links and information are shared below for your convenience and easy access. AMTA does not necessarily endorse or approve these products or services, but wishes to provide broad access to opportunities during this dramatic shift in practice and learning due to COVID-19. Check back often as this page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
Please note that the list of resources below is not all inclusive, so we encourage members of our community to consult other sources like the United Way, YMCA, universities, and local faith-based communities. Please continue to consult these resources and reach out in your local communities to ask questions and find more information about supports.
Click the links for each section:
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COVID-19 Task Force & National Office Staff (see below)
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On Tuesday, March 18, 2020, the AMTA Board of Directors approved the creation of a Covid-19 (C-19) Task Force to coordinate and support regions, members, music therapists, and students during the healthcare emergency presented by Covid-19. The C-19 Task Force is chaired by Lori Gooding, AMTA President Elect, and includes individuals with a background in trauma informed care, disaster response, healthcare administration, and music therapy private practice. We recognize that both the situation and local, state, and federal responses are continually developing, so we will post information via AMTA social media platforms as regularly as possible. We also recognize that much support is needed, and we want to assure you that we are responding as quickly and effectively as possible. If you have questions, please reach out to Lori Gooding at lgooding@fsu.edu . Please copy Heather Wagner at heatherwagner.mtbc@gmail.com on all correspondence. Thank you for your patience and perseverance during our new normal--we are moving as quickly as possible to serve you. Please continue to check AMTA social media platforms for additional updates.
Need to speak directly with an AMTA staff person or representative?
During the pandemic, in addition to email or calling the AMTA central line and leaving a voice mail, you may also schedule a virtual office hour appointment.*
| Staff |
Topic Areas |
Time |
How to Schedule Appointments |
| Jane Creagan |
Education, Clinical Training |
Mon/Wed/Fri, 10-noon ET |
https://calendly.com/belse-amta_officehours/virtual-office-hours-janecreagan
creagan@musictherapy.org
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| Barbara Else |
Research. Journals. COVID-19 Task Force |
Thursday, 2-4 pm ET |
https://calendly.com/belse-amta_officehours/office-hours-amta-barbelse
else@musictherapy.org
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| Judy Simpson |
State and Gov't Relations, Reimbursement |
varies, email to schedule |
simpson@musictherapy.org
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| Rebecca Preddie |
Gov't Relations, Federal Policy, Gov't Support & Resources for Small Businesses |
Wednesday, 2-4 pm ET |
preddie@musictherapy.org |
| Cindy Smith |
Membership, Installment Payments, Conference |
varies, email to schedule |
smith@musictherapy.org |
| Angie Elkins |
Membership, Website, COVID-19 Resource Page Updates |
varies, email to schedule |
elkins@musictherapy.org |
| Jenny McAfee |
Communications, Public Education, Music Therapy Matters |
varies, email to schedule |
jmcafee@musictherapy.org |
| Dianne Wawrzusin |
Regional Tax Reporting, Academic Program Fees |
varies, email to schedule |
wawrzusin@musictherapy.org |
| Tawna Grasty |
General, Publications, Job Hotline Posts, Music Therapy Referral Lists |
varies, email to schedule |
grasty@musictherapy.org |
| Kimberly Bell |
General Questions and Information |
email only |
bell@musictherapy.org |
*First come, first served basis during each time block.