Life Tunes Music Therapy

Can Music Therapy help with individuals with autism? Absolutely! 😍 Swipe to learn more.

We hope this post helps you to understand the role of music therapy in supporting individuals with autism.

Let’s talk about Autism!

Often times, there are many misconceptions surrounding the term “autism” and the perspective around it.

Is autism a disease? Or an illness that needs to be cured?

Autism is not a disease, nor it is an illness. Individuals with autism has a neurodevelopmental difference that shapes how they think, act and process information! It simply means, their brains work differently.

The society may have a narrow perspective about autism and over focus on the deficits around this diagnosis.

An individual with autism might have challenges with communication, social and sensory differences- but they are often attention to detail, creative, visual perception, honest and loyal.

While strengths and challenges might differ from person to person- they process and offer different yet valuable perspectives from neurotypical individuals that are so needed in our world.

A better understanding of autism will help us to create a safer, more accepting community that celebrates neurodiversity 💙

2 more days till the early bird rate is over! If you haven’t already, register today 😉

Thank you AIESEC Johor Bahru for the opportunity to speak about “Music Therapy for Mental Health” last month! So honored to be a part of this initiative to empower youth leaders through this platform. ✨🤍

World Music Therapy Week - Day 2

Throwback to my first site practicum back in 2014 January, at Carter School in Boston, Massachusetts, 🇺🇸. Pictured here with me: my classmate on the left, and my site supervisor at the center.

This was where I led my first ever group music therapy session. I could still remember all the nerves while playing the guitar, singing while leading the group for the very first time! 🥶 If you’re a student music therapist reading this, I know it’s scary, but I promise it gets better over time! 💪🏻

This was also my first experience working with individuals with disabilities in a music therapy session. 10 years later, I’m so glad that I’m still using music to help children with various disabilities- in another side of the world 🌎🇲🇾🤍

Selamat Hari Raya 🌙 and Happy World Music Therapy Week! 🎶

In conjunction with both festivities- we thought we’d create a music therapy content in… Bahasa Melayu! 🇲🇾 Please do swipe to learn more about what music therapy is and its benefits in BM 😉

Wishing all of our clients, families and friends who are celebrating Hari Raya, a joyous time of celebrations. 💚

And to all of our music therapy colleagues around the world 🌎, Happy World Music Therapy Week! 🎶

Unlocking Potential: Music Therapy for Autism Webinar

Calling all parents, professionals, educators and advocates! 📢 Ready to unlock the potential of music therapy in autism?

In conjunction of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re excited to announce our upcoming webinar on Unlocking Potential: Music Therapy for Autism. Join us on April 27th, 10:30am-11:30am for an informative and engaging webinar. Let’s empower and inspire together!

Register today for early bird price!

Registration link: https://forms.gle/SdztLwnpMtJv9Gsn8

For questions and inquiries, please DM us on our social media or WhatsApp us on +0125542730

Hey Gen Z friends! We know it’s tough to navigate life sometimes and mental health issues are real- we see 👀 you and we hear 👂you!

We’d love to create more contents and short courses for YOU in the future, but we need your help.

Help us to understand your needs and questions on mental health by asking us ANYTHING on mental health. No question is too small. Did we mention it’ll be anonymous? We gotchu.

Here’s the link- hope to receive your questions soon! 😉

ngl.link/lifetunesmusictherapy

Wishing everyone a very joyous Chinese New Year! 🧧While festive season may be triggering for some, we hope that you’ll find rest and joy in this very season.

Remember, you’re not a 龙 (alone)! ❤️

In conjunction of International Mind-Body Wellness Day (Jan 3), we are honored to be featured on Travellution Media Singapore’s January issue 🙏🏻 Thank you for allowing us to advocate for our profession 🙌🏻 🤍

Link to read the whole article: https://travellutionmedia.com/teaser/issue131/

Thank you so much .malaysia for hosting a 2-day ASIST Su***de Intervention Training at Gleneagles Johor!

The topic of su***de is not something to be taken lightly, as the number of su***de cases are on the rise. Every number represents a precious life, a big loss to their family and community.

Here at Life Tunes, we’re always looking for ways to equip ourselves to serve our clients and community better. Hence, we’re so grateful to have gone through this comprehensive training, to equip ourselves better in helping an individual with suicidal thoughts.

We believe that together, we’re able to build a better, safer, and healthier community in Malaysia! 🇲🇾 ✨

✅ Officially an ASIST su***de first aider

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“Is Music therapy only for ‘musically inclined’ individuals?” 🤔

⭐️ Truth: Music Therapy is not just for the next Mozart/ Beyoncé!

Music therapy is a dynamic and inclusive tool for everyone, regardless of musical talent or background. Our goal isn’t and never to hit the perfect note or writing the next hit song- we’re using music as a tool to meet a wide range of needs. From enhancing communication skills to promoting emotional well-being, music therapy is a universal language that speaks to all hearts.

Therefore, there’s no need to “perform or impress” during a music therapy session or the need to have a certain musical background/ skills- you can just come as you are. 😉

If you’re wondering if your child would be a good fit to benefit from music therapy, don’t hesitate to DM us to find out more! 😍

“Am I okay? When do I know when to seek for professional help?”

People often think that they need to be really ill or serious in order to seek professional help.

On World Mental Health Day today, we’d like break the stigma and say- there’s absolutely no shame in seeking help, nor is there a condition too serious or too mild to seek help.

Just like how you would go to see a doctor for your physical health, a counselor/ therapist is available to help with your mental health.

Invest in your mental health today, because you are worth it!

It’s been awhile since we last posted, and we thought it’ll be great to introduce our founder and music therapist, Ivy Tan to those who are new here 👋🏻👋🏻✨✨ here’s a little message from her-

“Hi everyone! For those who are new here, welcome! 😍 And here’s a little background about myself- I’ve graduated from Berklee College of Music, Boston 🇺🇸, and I’m a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), Neurological Music Therapist (NMT) and also a Certified Autism Specialist. I’m also really honored to be the current president of Malaysian Music Therapy Association (do check the association out! 😉).

After being in the US for 7 years- including working as a music therapist for a few years in Los Angeles, I’ve decided to move back to my home country 🇲🇾 during the peak of pandemic in 2020 (oh hello, lockdown 🥲) and started Life Tunes Music Therapy. 🤍

Since then, I’ve been providing individual and group sessions in Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, and have had the privilege to work with many beautiful individuals and families on the area of autism and mental health. I’ve also been providing workshops and presentations to different organizations, corporate sectors, schools, etc.

Did I mention I truly love what I do? 🥰I am passionate about what I do and live by Life Tune’s tagline- “impacting lives one tune at a time.” 🎶

One fun fact about me?
I’m a true Malaysian- I loveee food. My favorite past time is to research about where’s the next good food place to try out 😆

Comment below and say hi! And.. share with me a fun fact about yourself. Or perhaps a food recommendation from where you live! 😉

新山的家长们，注意了⚠️‼️

您是否听过音乐治疗？是否曾经想过音乐治疗是否能够帮助患有自闭症（ASD）的儿童吗？

音乐治疗是一种被认证，有效的方法，用于帮助对自闭症儿童具有挑战性的发展领域。

尽管许多人可能会混淆音乐教育和音乐治疗，但音乐疗法强调的是将音乐用于个人性化目标，如情感和个人成长，而不是作为要学习或练习的认知技能集。

如果您有兴趣了解更多，欢迎您可以查看本帖第4页的5个基于研究的示例，以展示音乐疗法在ASD治疗中的价值。

如果您想了解更多关于音乐治疗如何有益于您的孩子的话，欢迎给我们发私信好让我们可以安排免费咨询 ☺️

P/S: 实体课只限于在柔佛，新山.

#自闭症 #儿童 #音乐治疗

Ever wondered how music therapy can benefit children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Music therapy is an effective approach for addressing areas of development that are challenging for autistic children.

While many may confuse music education with music therapy- music therapy’s emphasis is using music for personalized goals such as emotional and personal growth, rather than a cognitive skill-set to be learned or practiced.

If you’re interested to learn more, you may checkout the 5 research based examples to demonstrate the value of music therapy with ASD on page 4 of this post.

DM us for a free consultation if you’d like to learn more about how music therapy could benefit your child!

So honored to be speaking at Malaysia International Dental Show tomorrow as one of the guest speakers!

Don’t miss out this upcoming music therapy workshop this Sunday (21/5/23) from 4pm-5:30pm at Fahrenheit 88’s 2nd floor event hall as Ivy Tan will be speaking on “The power of music.”

As a board-certified music therapist, Ivy will be sharing practical tools on how to utilize music to promote your mental well-being.

Sign up here- https://forms.gle/68kkwGqgV5sc2Sxs7

Did you know that music therapy is an effective treatment in mental illness and mental health? Utilizing a psychotherapeutic framework, music therapy helps alleviate and manage symptoms; enabling a person to develop awareness, insight and clarity towards their illness and it’s effect on a person’s emotions, behavior, relationships and overall functioning. (Source: MMTA website)

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Ever wondered how music therapy is able to help with one’s mental health?

Join Ivy as she’ll be going live tonight on with Heng Wei, as they’ll be sharing how music therapy helps with one’s mental health.

If you’ve any questions regarding this topic, please feel free to DM us or to leave it in the comments below- we’d love to address it during the live later!

See you then!

🚨MUSIC THERAPY WEEK SALE 🚨 From 12/4-19/4 ONLY 😱🤩

In conjunction with World Music Therapy Week, we're having a SALE from 12/4 till 19/4 ONLY!

Have you been thinking of getting our beautiful A5 Journal Wallet as a gift for yourself or a loved one? Or getting our Bundle of Joy which consists of two tote bags and a journal? This is the perfect time to get them at a discounted rate!

Head to our Shopee store to purchase these items with RM10 OFF today! 😉

明天 Ivy 将会在 的脸书上直播, 欢迎大家一起参与！详情如下. So excited to announce that Ivy will be co-hosting a Facebook live on Malaysian Music Therapy Association’s Facebook. You may find more info below-

Facebook Live： 音乐治疗与特殊孩童 + Q&A

April 12 2023 ｜ 8:30PM | 星期三 ｜ 语言：中文

📣想知道什么是音乐治疗与音乐治疗能给予特殊孩童有什么样的帮助吗？☀️ 请期待我们的音乐治疗资讯分享和与Beacon Life Training Centre - BLTC 灯塔特殊培训中心 院长，Zoey Chin 的经验访谈。🤩🤗

我们的主持人兼专业音乐治疗师将会为大家讲解什么是音乐治疗，和音乐治疗如何成为特殊孩童成长与学习过程中的帮助。 我们也很荣幸能够邀请到Zoey 院长来与我们分享她对音乐治疗的看法，并且看着培训中心孩子们接受音乐治疗的过程与成长。💪🌈

最后，我们也有Q&A 与大家互动与分享。到时见哦！❤️

如果您有对音乐治疗与特殊孩童有关的问题的话，欢迎大家透过留言/私讯的方式事先让我们知道， 好让我们在直播上解答你们的问题哦！

Facebook Live: Music Therapy and Children with Special Needs

We're excited to announce that we'll be going live on Facebook this Wednesday at 8:30pm to talk about "Music Therapy and Children with Special needs." Our hosts will be sharing an overview of what music therapy is, and how it benefits children with special needs. We're also very honoured to have Principal Zoey Chin, from BLTC to share with us on her thoughts on music therapy, and her experience on witnessing students receiving music therapy and their growth along in this journey.

Last but not least, we'll have a Q&A session at the end of this Facebook live! If you have any questions regarding this topic, feel free to PM us or to leave your questions in the comment section- we'll be addressing during the live.

P/S: This Facebook live will be conducted in Mandarin.

It’s World Music Therapy Week! 🎶

Being a music therapist has been such a joy and privilege and we would love to specially appreciate all of the music therapists around the world 🌎 who have been doing such a great work- we see you and we appreciate you!

Comment “❤️‍🔥” to show your appreciation towards the music therapists who might be reading this post!

Happy International Women’s Day!

We’d love to take the time to celebrate and honor all of the women who are reading this post- whether you feel like it or not, you ARE beautiful, you ARE powerful, you ARE worthy!

Tag other women in the comments below to celebrate and honor them! 🤍

Welcoming the year with our first workshop on music therapy on mental health on 12th Jan, 2023 9am at UTM Counseling Centre.

Sign up here to attend: https://bit.ly/3IBotsn

“When I first started Life Tunes, I had a vision of seeing lives being impacted and changed through the power of music, and that Malaysians would know that seeking help is not a sign of weakness. I wanted to see a breakthrough in the mental health sector in my country.

With that being said, the very heart of this launch of merchandise is to raise the awareness of mental health and music therapy. It’s my hope that by launching everyday products like this- this would be a conversation starter, and that we can fight against this stigma together.” - Ivy Tan, Founder of Life Tunes Music Therapy

All heart eyes for our multipurpose A5 journal wallet 😍

We all know the benefits of journaling that would help with our mental health, why not start in 2023? ☺️

Whether it’s penning down and processing your thoughts and emotions, or to write down your plans- this beautiful olive green journal is great for that!

Did we mention it comes with different compartments to store your business cards, pen, etc as well?

Price: RM49.90

Pre-order your journal today- https://forms.gle/jcKn9zP4cmRPGxBK6🤍