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Dynamic Music Service, INC: Harmonizing Lives Through Music Therapy BY JAMIE MCCABE
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ocated in the heart of Greenwood, Indiana, Dynamic Music Service, INC, will be celebrating its first decade of operation this year. Founded in 2014 by music therapist Jennifer Pinson, this unusual business is striking a chord with individuals of all ages and abilities. Pinson, who hails from the picturesque town of Monrovia, IN, now calls Greenwood home. Dynamic Music serves about 250 clients, primarily in Greenwood and the southside of Indianapolis, but provides some services in surrounding counties as well. Originally, Pinson had a different career path in mind. She started college intending to double-major in music education and psychology, but when a class introduced her to the world of music therapy, she had a pivotal moment. As she puts it, “From that point on, my destiny was set.” She switched colleges, earned her degree, and eventually became a boardcertified music therapist (MT-BC). Dynamic Music Service sets itself apart
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TESTIMONIALS FROM CLIENT’S FAMILIES: My daughter loves music and really enjoys her sessions. Her therapist is very accommodating and supports her goals and personal ambitions. The work she does during her sessions gives her confidence, improves her expressive language skills and complements her interests. We are so happy to be receiving these services from DMT and grateful for her therapist’s commitment. — A CLIENT’S MOM
“Music Therapy has been a wonderful addition to Nic’s treatment plan, as he loves music. It creates interaction and holds his attention, which is a positive since he has such a short attention span. It’s a challenge to understand his interests. It is obvious that he enjoys the music therapy. He does not have much expressive language but he says “yes” when asked if he enjoys music therapy. I appreciate his opportunity to be engaged in this therapy. I can see progress, which is great”. — NIC’S MOM.
by serving clients of all ages, from small children to elderly individuals in hospice care. Employing a community-focused approach, therapists will meet clients where they are most comfortable, which may be at home, in school, in an elder care facility, or even in hospice care. This is especially helpful for parents and guardians of special needs children, many of whom spend countless hours shuttling the child between school, medical appointments, and visits to multiple therapists. “Life is busy enough, and reaching people where they are [avoids the burden] of having to add on one more thing,” Pinson noted. While most Dynamic Music clients are covered by the Medicaid waiver, services are also sometimes paid for through hospice, schools, businesses, and private payments. Once a month, the company offers a wellness class that is geared toward non-disabled working individuals who want to increase their coping skills and meet others with similar life experiences. Additionally,
