The Better Behavior Show with Dr. Nicole Beurkens
Kids & Family:Parenting
My guest this week is Ryan Judd.
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss the power of music for children and how music therapy can help kids, especially those with any range of challenges. The benefits reach beyond behavior regulation, stress reduction, and communication for all ages. What I love about using music therapy is it’s easy to access, everyone can benefit, and it’s often free. So whether or not you’ve explored the benefits of music or music therapy for your children, I think you’re going to love this conversation with award-winning recording artist and music therapist, Ryan Judd. Both Ryan and I share some of our experiences where using music has provided profound changes and support for development, particularly in nonspeaking or anxious individuals. Ryan shares how to apply music to your life, the vast benefits it provides for all ages and all developmental levels, and how using music for tasks like bedtime or putting on sunscreen can make it go so much smoother! Stay until the end where Ryan gives us a sample of his music!
Ryan Judd lives in Exeter, NH with his wife and two boys. He's an internationally known music therapist, Billboard chart topping recording artist, and ChildLight yoga and mindfulness instructor. Ryan has a master's degree in Music Therapy and Counseling Psychology, and has a private practice in music therapy. His two albums of research-based sleep music for children are the top selling sleep CDs for kids on Amazon, and have both won the Parents Choice Award. Ryan’s soothing instrumental music has reached the Top 10 of Billboard charts and is featured on Sirius XM’s Spot channel. His recordings bring together his skills as a music therapist and accomplished fingerstyle guitarist, and have been streamed more than 250 million times. Ryan is committed to making music and meditations to improve the wellbeing of others.
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Episode Takeaways
Episode Intro … 00:00:30
Introduction to Ryan Judd & Music Therapy … 00:1:36
Benefits of Music… 00:06:20
What is Music Therapy? … 00:10:28
Intentional with Music & Bonding … 00:15:32
Effect of Music for Nonspeaking Children … 00:21:25
Teaching Through Music & Music for Sleep … 00:23:55
Making Playlists for Kids & Adults … 00:27:20
When to Play Music & When to Not … 00:33:30
A Clip of Ryan Playing Music … 00:37:10
Music Resources, How to Listen & Bedtime Music … 00:42:15
Episode Wrap Up … 00:45:40
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