About Us

SMAS Inner Circle

         

The SMAS Inner Circle is a group of volunteer professional music therapists who are especially talented, compassionate and trustworthy. The members of this group originally came to us either by recommendation or inquiry and it is within their hands that we have entrusted our most delicate stories.

Knowing that nothing can replace the attention of a professional music therapist on site, we try to bring a small fraction of the wonderful services they provide a bit closer to families that may not otherwise have the opportunity. Furthermore, we hope to humbly serve as an advocate for the critical work of MT's and highlight the need for our partners to hire more on-site MT's in the field. It is with all of this in mind that SMAS actively seeks the help of certified professional music therapists to bring into the SMAS Inner Circle.  

FAQ's:

Is this a paid position?
Yes.

What is the process as an SMAS Inner Circle Songwriter?
When a qualifying story comes in to SMAS, we email the specific story to an SMAS Inner Circle Songwriter. From there, we ask that it be turned into a song and sent back to us within 1-2 weeks.  

How often is an SMAS Songwriter called upon?
Typically, we have reached out to an SMAS Inner Circle Songwriter once or twice a year. 

Do SMAS Inner Circle songs and stories wind up on the website?
Typically, no. These stories and songs are considered best to be handled offline. Also, they are typically not subject to the fundraising aspect of our SMAS Jukebox.  

How do I become an SMAS Inner Circle Songwriter?
If you are a certified music therapist, email Austin at Austin@SingMeAStory.org expressing your interest and sign up as a songwriter by clicking on the Join Us tab at the top of this page. Proof of your MT-BC might be requested.  

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Our SMAS Inner Circle Includes:

Alicia Barksdale, MT-BC
Abigail Pabst, MM, MT-BC
Yvonne Glass, MT-BC
Sarah Bernstein, MT-BC
Nate Stein, MT-BC
Brittany Lesch, MT-BC
Veronica Butler, MT-BC
Mike Stavoli, MT-BC
Kelsy Reisinger, MT-BC
Ivette Farciert-Vivar, MT-BC
Noelle Pederson, MT-BC
Kimber Davison, MT-BC(MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Julia Sullivan, MT-BC
Jessy Rushing, MT-BC
Karen Miller, MT-BC
Derek Royce, MT-BC
Mikayla Beaulieu, MT-BC
Aida Sanchez (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Kamica King (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Sara Cannon, MT-BC
Hannah Andrist, MT-BC
Kelly Robertson, MT-BC
Diane Garrison, MT-BC
Allison Longworth (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Cole Eisenmenger (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Carly Flaagan (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Mandi Griggs (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Katie Cox (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Miranda Peyton, MT-BC
Anna Anderson (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Kate Beever, MT-BC
Lindsay Zehren (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Alex Lesser (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Allie Longworth (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Cole Eisenmenger (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Joe Scharnweber (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Samantha Albrecht (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Annela Flores (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Cory Woodrow (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Emily Lobeck (MT Intern c/o Noelle Pederson, MT-BC)
Stefan Benkowski, MT-BC
Virginia MacDonald, MT-BC
Shannon Pelcher, LCAT
Sydney Timmons, MT-BC
Ashley Lundquist, MT-BC
Sandy R Golias, MT-BC; CMDCP
Caroline Woods, MT-BC
Bradley Tata, MT-BC
Michaela Minnear, MT-BC, CCLS, NICU-MT
Erin Keehn-Majeske, MT-BC
Maddie DePriest, MT-BC, NMT
Terri-An Thompson, MT-BC
Mark Richins, MM, MT-BC
Theo Eghdami, MT-BC
Emma Barss BMT, MTA
Kendall Jones MTA, BMT, NMT
Rachael Kovaly, MT-BC, NMT
Cassie Fox, MT-BC
Marion Hasse, MM, MT-BC
Christopher Spurgeon, MT-BC
Andrew Wolfson, MT-BC
Natalie Cole, MT-BC
Yana Ramos, MT-BC
Jake Beck, MT-BC
Ashley Lewis, MM, MT-BC
Jeff Lehman MT-BC
Tara R. Harwell-Watson M.A., MT-BC
Shannon Kiley, MT-BC
Claire Ryterski, MT-BC 
Christina Stock, MA, MT-BC
Stephanie Burritt, MT-BC 
Mark Richins, MM, MT-BC
Megan Hoffer, MTBC
Emily Offenkrantz, MT-BC, NICU-MT
Kayce Soros, MT-BC 
Mason A. Swimmer, MT-BC, NMT
Bryanna Tobin, MHA, MT-BC
Shelby Figueroa, MT-BC
Amber Stefan, MT-BC, NMT Fellow
Yue Wu, M.M., MT-BC, PhD Candidate
Janelle Jarvis, MT-BC
Jessica Dawson, MT-BC
Valerie Drewes, MA, MT-BC
Soniya K. Brar, MA, MT-BC 
Leah Stark, MT-BC
Julia Sullivan, MT-BC
Karen Miller, MM, MT-BC
Kate Beever, MA, MT-BC
Tanesha Ross, MT-BC, NMT
Hannah Rhinehart, MT-BC
Allison Lockhart, MM, LPMT, MT-BC
Law Blank, MT-BC
Nathan Gillum, MT-BC
Treva Blomquist
Trish Torline