Dr. Barbara Dunn, Seattle Therapist, Music Therapist, Presenter

Workshops • Keynote Addresses • In-Service Trainings • Retreats

Barbara is available for presentations on a variety of topics. She has been providing workshops, performances, and related presentations to groups for more than twenty-five years. She has held adjunct faculty status at Western Washington University, Seattle Pacific University, and has taught continuing education classes for the University of Washington. She is a talented, confident, and knowledgeable presenter and works hard to address the particular needs of the event.

Presentations can also include musical performances; this can be a wonderful way to open and close a conference or retreat. Music can be woven throughout a conference or retreat to use song and/or instrumental music to address major themes.

Presentation Topics:

• Music and Conflict Transformation

• Songwriting for the Soul

• What is Music Therapy?

• Music Therapy and End-of-Life Care

• Creative Uses of Music in the Classroom

• Music and Medicine

• Music and Pain Management

• Music Therapy and AIDS

• Music in Health and Wellness

• Integrate Music into Your Life and Work

• Therapeutic Uses of Music with Older Adults

• Therapeutic Uses of Music with Children

• Integrate Music Into Your Work With Groups

• Music in Communities

Please feel free to call and discuss workshop ideas that may not be listed above.

Presentations have been provided for the following organizations:

• American Music Therapy Association
• Arizona Music Therapy Association
• Atascadero State Hospital
• Educational Service District 189
• Home Care Association of Washington
• Music for Healing and Transition Program
• Music Therapy Association of Washington
• Pacific Lutheran University
• Swedish Medical Center - Swedish Cancer Institute
• The Recording Academy (Grammys)
• University of Washington - School of Music
• University of Washington - School of Social Work
• Washington Alliance Concerned with School Aged Parents
• Washington State Association of Activity Professionals
• Washington State Therapeutic Recreation Association
• Western Region American Music Therapy Association
• Whidbey General Hospital - MAC/Cancer Care

Testimonials

Creative Uses of Music in the Classroom
“I have to say that this class, Creative Uses of Music in the Classroom, is the most important breakthrough that I have ever had with music. To begin with I would have never taken this class if it had not been recommended that I take it to fulfill admission requirements for the teacher certification program. The idea of taking a class that had to do with music making and singing scared me. I felt that to take this class, I had to have a knowledge of music. I have realized from the first class that this is not the case. It was such a positive experience for me and since then I have been thinking of how to bring music into my life and into the lives of those around me. I am very glad that I needed to take this class, for the experience it has given me and what is possible in the future because of it.”

“It is excellent! I did not anticipate it would be so great”

Introduction to Music Therapy
“The instructor is inspirational in her dedication and creativity as a music therapist, I can tell. She told several interesting and inspirational stories.”

“I would like to incorporate Ms. Dunn’s caring and inclusive manner into all my teaching. She made a special effort to notice each individual present and address them individually. This applied to everyone, even the young children and parents who came in late. She made them feel welcome immediately and stopped what she was doing to make sure they had seats in the circle.”

“Barbara is like sunshine!

“Barbara could make watching grass growing interesting!”

“Excellent presenter, lots of feeling – very helpful”

Music Therapy Forum – University of Washington
Thank you for your presentation at our music therapy forum. You gave us many practical ideas through your stories and the musical experiences you shared with us. Students were quite taken by you, your songs, your knowledge of the field.”
Patricia Campbell, PhD
School of Music, Chair-Music Education
University of Washington

Multicultural Uses of Music in the Classroom
“Your session got rave reviews from participants! The word spread from the morning session as you observed, and we had to find you an even larger room! If that’s not a sign of success, we don’t know what would be a good indicator!”
Jan Masten & Mary Heath
Opening Doors to the Future Conference
Mt. Vernon School District & NW-ESD 189

Classroom Presentation
Letters from Ms. McCue’s sixth grade classes, Langley Middle School

“I liked all the instrument and your singing, that was incredible! I hope you can come again. It was really fun, especially when Mrs. McCue was laughing and crying at the same time! I really had a lot of fun.” Danielle

“Thanks for the exciting and fun lesson on Friday, the 23rd. I had so much fun. I liked the funny and unique version of our songs. You are a great guitar player.”
Lisa F.

“I loved playing the guitar and making a song with my table-group, then playing it in front of the class. At first I was scared and nervous, then once a couple of groups went, I wasn’t scared anymore. It was so much fun. I hope you come again sometime.”
Katie K.

“I loved singing my song in front of the class. That was really fun. When it was my turn to sing, I felt really nervous, at first, but then I got the beat and was having a blast. Thank you very much for everything.” Kas

“Fabulous performance! It’s so nice of you to take your time to teach four different classes! I bet you lit up a lot of minds that day.” Josette S.

“Thank you for coming in and spending your precious time to do music for a bunch of wild kids. I hope you had fun!”