301-393-8890
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ABOUT SONATA INC
Sonata Inc is a music therapy private practice that provides individual and group music therapy treatment, evaluation and consultation services. Through our work and documentation practices, we strive to continually add to the current body of research, as well as to educate and promote public awareness about the efficacy and value of music therapy.
Our work is specialized to fit our client's individual needs. Each client has set long-term goals and short-term objectives. Measurable weekly objectives are documented and continually monitored to ensure adequate progress is being made. Evaluations occur to assess progress, techniques, and strategies utilized during music therapy.
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ABOUT MUSIC THERAPY
Music Therapy is an established allied health profession that utilizes clinical, evidence-based, and relationship-focused music experiences to help meet physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of an individual.
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Music provides a unique motivation to interact with one's environment. Its effect on an individual's mind, body & spirit allows us to utilize our clients' strength to address areas of need. Because of its various elements (rhythm, timbre, tempo, emotional association, etc), music affects many areas of the brain concurrently. Rhythmic elements and music can be utilized to create new neuropathways which stimulate brain function.
Music therapy techniques include, but are not limited to: song writing, drumming, improvisation, music & progressive relaxation, therapeutic singing, music & movement, guided playing, auditory cuing (rhythmic and melodic) and performance.
Music therapy services can be used to work on the following skills: Using music as a vehicle for non-verbal expression, to stimulate memory and recall skills, providing a positive atmosphere for creative learning, using music as a coping device, providing the opportunity to learn a musical instrument while working on non-musical skills, using music as part of a multi-sensory learning environment and providing a medium in which any response level can be part of an expressive creation with the therapist.
OUR THERAPISTS
All music therapists that work for Sonata, Inc., have completed a 1000+ hour internship, are Board-Certified to practice music therapy, and are licensed therapists in the state of Maryland . All music therapists at Sonata Inc follow the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics; which are set forth by the American Music Therapy Association.
KERI WIENK COLEMAN, MT-BC
Director and Owner
Ms. Keri Coleman is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Licensed in the State of Maryland. Keri grew up in Western New York and graduated from SUNY at Fredonia with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology. She knew from a young age that she wanted to incorporate her love of music into a profession that helped others. After completing her internship at the Finger Lakes DDSO, she decided to move to Hagerstown in order to pursue her dream of working in private practice. Keri has been awarded WCPS’s “SECAC Friend of Special Education,” has been featured in the Hagerstown Magazine, recognized by the Washington County Leadership community program, and has been recognized by Frederick County Public Schools as a guest speaker for staff continuing education meetings and educates the public about the field of Music Therapy during community Resource Fairs in both Frederick and Washington Counties. In her free time she enjoys cooking, reading, hiking and spending time with her family.
JIN KIM, MMT, NMT, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Ms. Joyce Jin Kim, is a board-certified music therapist with specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy and Licensed in the State of Maryland. Born and raised in South Korea, she graduated from Seoul Theological University with a Bachelor's degree in Church Music (Piano/Organ performance and Conducting). After moving to the U.S.A, She earned her two Master's degrees in Music Therapy and Piano Performance from Illinois State University. She traveled to Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Republic of the Congo) to provide music therapy service for refugee children from civil wars and she completed her thesis ("The Music Therapy for War Refugee Children") based on this experience and research. Since 2009, Joyce has been working with various clients' populations and settings under the Sonata. Currently, she is working with special education students in Frederick County Public School, seniors with Alzheimer in Nursing Homes, and with private clients (included virtual sessions). In addition, she is currently a private piano teacher/piano accompanist for various concerts/auditions in the Frederick areas and works as a piano accompanist/worship leader of the SMH Presbyterian Korean church.
OLIVIA SPAHR, MT-BC
Music Therapist
Ms. Olivia Spahr is a board certified Music Therapist and licensed in the state of Maryland. She graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and a minor in Psychology. Her primary instrument in college was the euphonium but she mostly plays the guitar, ukulele, and piano with her clients. She has had experience working at the VA Medical Center in West Virginia working with older adults with dementia and veterans with PTSD. She completed her internship at Sound Starts in Texas where she worked with children ages 1-17 in groups such as Mommy and Me classes, adapted music lessons, and music therapy sessions both in and out of schools. When not in a music therapy setting, Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, reading and cooking. She grew up in south central Pennsylvania and still lives there, with family close by.
NICOLE CUEVAS, MM, LPMT MT-BC, NMT
Music Therapist
Ms. Nicole Cuevas, is a board-certified music therapist with specialized training in Neurologic Music Therapy. Born and raised in the Philippines, she has a Bachelor of Music degree focused on Piano Performance from the University of the Philippines where she graduated cum laude. Travelling to the United States, she earned her Master of Music degree focused on Music Therapy from Illinois State University. Nicole services various client populations in Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland, and Berkeley county in West Virginia. She has worked with children with multiple disabilities, adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, people with mental health needs, elderly with dementia, and adults in palliative care. She has won awards in music therapy research, including the Marjorie A. Reeves Scholarship, and the Friends for the Arts Grant from Illinois State University. She is also a member of the Pi Kappa Lambda honor society of musicians. Aside from music therapy, Nicole has an extensive experience in music education and piano performance. She has been a classroom music teacher at the School of the Holy Spirit of Q.C., a group piano teacher at Illinois State University, and a piano teacher of one-on-one lessons in various places in the Philippines and the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is music therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Who can receive music therapy?
Individuals of all ages and abilities may benefit from music therapy. Music therapists work with children and adults with medical diagnoses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or mental health needs.
What does a typical session look like?
Because each session is tailored to the individual client's goals and objectives, there is no such thing as a "typical" music therapy session. Music therapists use client-preferred music to address cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and communication goals using a variety of instruments and therapeutic techniques.
Do you have a facility or do you come to my home?
We provide individual and group services in our clinic location and remotely. We also provide music therapy services at the agencies and facilities that we work with.
Do you accept insurance?
Sonata Inc is considered an out-of-network provider for private insurance companies and services may count toward out-of-pocket deductibles. We do not file for our clients at this time, but we have an NPI (National Provider Identifier) number and are happy to help you file for private insurance reimbursement by providing an official assessment report, treatment plan, and appropriate CPT codes. We accept private payment for our services and can assist with other funding options.
