Margie La Bella

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Margie La Bella , a music therapist and educator, began her career with the clarinet at age 9. Soon after she discovered that she could play by ear and that she liked to sing- and sing harmony! She began composing and performing in her early teens. Music has always been a "bright light" in her life: a source of joy, expression, connection and healing. She chose music therapy as a profession because she has seen the power of music and wants to share that with others' hearts and minds.

Margie completed her music therapy internship in 1987 and promptly established the music therapy program with the children at the Leeway School where she continues to work. She has since obtained a master's degree in special education.

Her CD series Move!Sing! Play Along and Learn! is a collection of original participation-based songs and dances designed to spark the imagination, playfulness, and language learning (expressive, receptive, and auditory/listening) of children. It is available to parents, grandparents, teachers, special education centers, therapists, music/dance/gym instructors and all those who are young at heart.

"The reason I became a music therapist was because of what music did for me and my life. I wanted to give that opportunity and that tool to other people. Initially, I decided to be "the singing nurse" at age 17, but as soon as I heard about the field of music therapy, I was hooked."

"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." (American Music Therapy Association definition, 2005)

Sing! (From the Move, Sing, Play Along and Learn Series) Jumpin' Jammin' Sing-along-songs specially designed to cajole kids into using their voices, words and simple sentances. Good for Parents, teachers, therapists, dance instructors, Good for EI. Rock, Folk, Swing, Do-wop,Hip-hop, Carribean and others. CD Price: $11.97

Move! (From the Move, Sing, Play Along and Learn Series) More Jammin' especially Jumpin' action songs to learn through. Learn about listening, simple concepts and following directions through Kids tested Music Therapy Tunes. Parents, teachers, therapists, dance/gym teachers all will be joining in on the fun. CD Price: $11.97

Play! (From the Move, Sing, Play Along and Learn Series) Action packed songs for listening, movement, and dance written with music therapy and education goals in mind. Great for parents, teachers, gym and dance teachers, therapists, and special education teachers. Great for home and school. CD Price: $11.97

Sampler Music therapy tunes for all kids. Special needs educational songs. Sing-a-long and dance, too. Great for parents, educators, therapists, and inner children! Use in homes, daycare, schools, and for parties and special occasions. Enjoy. CD Price: $7.97

Mixing it Up A collection of action song that gets kids (and their grownups) moving, singing and playing along with the first listen. Give it a listen. CD Price: $11.97

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