Percussion and Drumming: Building Family and Community

by | Sep 15, 2014 | Music Therapy, Parents, Young Children

Bill Matney, M.A., MT-BC

This engaging podcast addresses music-making experiences and simple percussion techniques that can promote child development and family bonding in the home environment.

Resources:

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About the Author:

Bill Matney is a music therapist with 11 years of experience in special education, including early childhood education. He is also a percussionist interested in the use of percussion instruments in music therapy. Bill has authored the book Tataku: The Use of Percussion in Music Therapy and co-authored several journal articles on similar topics. Bill is currently working on his doctoral degree in music education/music therapy at the University of Kansas. Contact: billmatney@me.com

Note:

The author is not sponsored by, nor does he endorse any particular percussion instrument brand.

Suggested Citation:

Matney, B. (Author). (2014, September 15). Percussion and drumming: Building family and community. Retrieved from imagine.musictherapy.biz