Music Programming for Memory Care
I love creating programs that support the needs of individuals, families, and caregivers facing memory loss. Music reaches where words cannot and can spark joy in unexpected ways. Join in singing songs that are meaningful to you, moving your body to the music, testing your music trivia skills, or relishing memories of times past!
Long-Term Care Worship Service Pianist
Worship services are an integral part of long-term care that bring spiritual meaning to individuals within a care facility. Music plays an important role in creating a space for peace and prayer. I love working with chaplains to provide meaningful, familiar piano music for worship services.
Music Lessons with a Personal Approach
I provide beginner and intermediate music lessons for piano, voice, guitar and more! Engaging students through music theory, scales, posture, positioning, and practice lay the foundation for understanding music. Building in music that is meaningful and moving to them brings them back to their instrument to create it for themselves. The skills we learn through music can also help us achieve our non-music based goals that give us a good quality of life.
1:1 Music Sessions
with Seniors
Music can be one of the greatest forces to help us connect with loved ones. I work with families to provide personalized music experience for their loved one. We can explore times long forgotten, share memories, talk through the griefs and challenges of life, and build lasting memories through song.
Senior Choir
Program
Raise your voice and make a joyful noise!
Creating a space where all talent and ability are welcome is a key element for senior choirs. Choir members have a direct hand in selecting music they love and building their music program. Whether a soloist or music enthusiast, I like to build a program that highlights the talents of the members and makes it accessible for all.
Special Music Program Events
Is it Happy Hour? Perhaps a Holiday Event or Birthday Party Celebration? Whether catering towards themed events or anticipating a large crowd there is always an opportunity to bring everyone together with music fit for a party!
Testimonials
Music has been the key to unlocking dad's zest for life!
Kate is a godsend for our family. Kate has worked through all of our technology issues to be able to provide her services virtually during this time of social isolation. She has lightened the load for me as the primary caregiver for my 91 year dad with dementia, providing me with needed respite. But more importantly, she’s provided my dad with critically needed social interactions (with someone other than me!) during this time of isolation and loss of meaningful activity. He really looks forward to “meeting” with Kate. After each session, my dad exclaims, “Kate is so good!”
Mary M., White Bear Lake, MN
"She is definitely worth it. We sing together and talk about everything."
- Jim M.