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Dynamic Music Service, INC: Harmonizing Lives Through Music Therapy

BY JAMIE MCCABE

Located 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 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, group and individual music therapy sessions are offered at the Southport office, which opened in 2019.

The company further distinguishes itself by offering ongoing training for its therapists during work hours and providing multiple layers of supervision. “Our therapists must complete 100 hours of continuing education in a 5-year period to renew their board certifications,” Pinson said. “We provide many of the resources to allow our team members to do that.” This commitment to professional development ensures that the team remains at the forefront of the field, offering the best possible care to their clients.

Dynamic Music Service also contributes to the music therapy profession as an American Music Therapy Association-approved training site for National Roster Interns. So far, the company has hosted 16 interns, working primarily with students from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, IUPUI (soon IU-I) and the University of Indianapolis (U-Indy).

Pinson serves as the Vice President-Elect for the Great Lakes Region American Music Therapy Association and has held positions within the Association for Indiana Music Therapy. As a business that values community connection, Dynamic Music Service sponsors and takes part in various local events, including the Out of the Darkness Walk, Autism Community Connections Trunk or Treat, and The Southside Disability Fair. The company also hosts a concert that gives clients a chance to show off their talents.

Supporting Special Needs Living is important to Pinson because of the impact the magazine has in the local community. “You not only provide services for families, but you bring providers together,” she said. “When we work together, we make a greater impact in the community.”

Dynamic Music Service, INC, stands as a testament to the power of music therapy and the profound impact it can have on individuals of all ages and abilities. With an unwavering commitment to the community and its clients, the company continues to enrich lives by using the power of music to heal, inspire, and connect.