Makeda Norman
Roselle,NJ
Summary
Music Therapy Graduate student with a primary in Music Technology & Piano. Dedicated creative with a commitment to learning & cultivating a well-rounded approach within the field of music therapy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ben Samuels Childrens Center
Practicum 4 & 6 Student
01.2024 - Current
- Works with students aged 3-5 years old within classroom and dyad settings. Some children are on spectrum and have challenges with regulation
- Co-lead & lead classes and dyads through musical interventions using both live & music technology methods
- Uses these musical experiences to help students with memorization, annunciation of words, body identification as well as developing self and social engagement skills
Paradigm Therapeutic Day School
Practicum 3 & 5 Student
09.2023 - Current
- Co-leads & leads music experiences with high school students aged 13 - 21
- Uses the learning of instruments such as guitar & piano to help teens self-regulate and find healthy outlets for adolescence
- Co-leads in music elective classes witnessing how students can work together musically as social connections are encouraged between peers
- Co-leads & leads students in the basic use of music technology for self-expression
- Uses teen clients' choice of song to help them address social-emotional goals
Young Women's Group
Bethel AME Vauxhall
03.2023 - Current
- Help lead group of young women from ages 18-40
- Uses percussion instruments such as shakers & hand drums to encourage social connection, rapport & bonding between group members
- Used these musical interventions as introductory way of introducing new visitors or members into group
Robert Wood Johnson Hospice, North Brunswick
Practicum 1 & 2 Student
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Co-led & led music therapy interventions with seniors within both facilities & homes
- Encouraged life reminiscence for patients through playing of songs on guitar
- Stepped in as weekly companionship for senior patients
- Used percussion instruments to still incorporate new and exciting ways for these patients to enjoy music despite current circumstances
Education
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ12.2018
Skills
- Music Technology - makes use of digital audio software & midi controllers in order to help clients/patients achieve goals such as confidence & empowerment
- PianoGuitar - Makes use of piano & guitar within session with piano being primary instrument
- Musical competencies - able to work with rythm, harmony, melody, structure, and dynamics
- Creatively Flexible - uses important tools such as session planning but expanding into creative flexibility when there is shift happening within session away from session plan
Timeline
Ben Samuels Childrens Center
Practicum 4 & 6 Student
01.2024 - Current
Paradigm Therapeutic Day School
Practicum 3 & 5 Student
09.2023 - Current
Young Women's Group
Bethel AME Vauxhall
03.2023 - Current
Robert Wood Johnson Hospice, North Brunswick
Practicum 1 & 2 Student
08.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Music Therapy
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology
Bloomfield College
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