Sounds of Love | Music Therapy in and outside of the NICU with Lelia Emery

[Ep1] Did you know that Music Therapists have a variety of instruments and other techniques to help children reach their developmental milestones? Music therapy can also be applied in settings beyond a hospital room. Find out more on this episode of High-Fidelity Conversations!

Lelia Emery, MMT, MT-BC is a NICU Music Therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and also functions as the Internship Director for Music Therapy. When she's not busy with that, Lelia also helps lead a local music therapy class known as Sounds of Love in Early Childhood. Links to studies or websites mentioned in the episode can be found below. Listen in on our conversation to learn more about:

• What is a Music Therapist?
• How do you become a MT?
• What happens in a music therapy class and who can attend?
• How does a MT tailor therapy for each patient?
• What kinds of instruments can a MT use?
• And more!

Quick Links:

• Sounds of Love in Early Childhood
• Find a certified Music Therapist near you
• Studies involving Lelia Emery
• More Information about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome

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Creators & Guests

Host

Jonathan Marsh

Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...

Guest

Lelia Emery

Board-Certified Music Therapist specializing in NICU and neuro-protective care

What is High-Fidelity Conversations?

This is a monthly podcast designed for healthcare workers looking to sharpen their minds and clinical skills. In each episode, we'll sit down and talk with an active healthcare professional as they reflect on some of their experience and expertise. We'll look to apply what we learn in a way that not only benefits you, but those around you. All specialties and topics are fair game, so come join your host and Simulation Coordinator, Jonathan Marsh, to hear more High-Fidelity Conversations!