About
Meraki
Meraki (meh-rah-kee) is a Greek adjective used to describe doing something with "soul, creativity, or love" and to put one's self into whatever you do. I started this company because I love helping people through music. I create music with my clients with soul, creativity, and love. This is music therapy with meraki.
Music Therapy
The American Music Therapy Association describes music therapy as the clinical and evidence-based practice of using music to work on various non-musical goals. Common goal areas include improving language development, coping skills, fine and gross motor skills, increasing sustained and divided attention, improving social skills, and other areas. People of all ages and abilities can benefit from music therapy.
Music Enrichment
Music enrichment groups and classes are aimed at teaching children ukulele and guitar. The goal with these lessons is to instill an interest and love for music. Children will learn chords, basic theory, and basic songwriting during these sessions. My belief is that if you make music fun, children will naturally gravitate towards playing and learning. Music enrichment is viewed through a therapeutic lens with goals focused on improving social skills and self-expression.
Nicole Westerfield, MT-BC
About Nicole
Nicole is a born and raised New Orleans gal who received her bachelors in music therapy from Loyola New Orleans. During her training she completed a six month internship in Florida working with hospice before settling in Houston after passing her board certification exam. Nicole enjoys working with a wide range of people from children to older adults. Nicole uses a people-centered, collaborative approach to music therapy when working with clients.